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1988 Iceland's Strongest Man

The 1988 Iceland's Strongest Man was held. 5 athletes competed across 7 events were contested.

Date: Date unknown
Location: Location unknown
Type: Iceland's Strongest Man
Division: Men
Bill Kazmaier
1st Place

Bill Kazmaier 🇺🇸

Total Points: 29.5

Events (7 total)

  1. 1. Arm Over Arm Pull
  2. 2. Front Hold
  3. 3. Weight Throw
  4. 4. Max Log Lift
  5. 5. Loading Race
  6. 6. Car Flip
  7. 7. Drag

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Bill Kazmaier 🇺🇸 USA 29.5
2 Magnús Ver Magnússon 🇮🇸 ISL 27.5
3 Hjalti Árnason 🇮🇸 ISL 21.5
4 Torfi 🇮🇸 ISL 14.0
5 Guðni Þór Sigurjónsson 🇮🇸 ISL 11.5

Event-by-Event Results

Arm Over Arm Pull

# Athlete Result Points
- Bill Kazmaier 14.85 s 0.0
- Magnús Ver Magnússon 14.70 s 0.0
- Hjalti Árnason 14.10 s 0.0
- Torfi 15.60 s 0.0
- Guðni Þór Sigurjónsson 14.27 s 0.0

Car Flip

# Athlete Result Points
- Bill Kazmaier 13.49 s 0.0
- Magnús Ver Magnússon 18.09 s 0.0
- Hjalti Árnason - 0.0
- Torfi 24.74 s 0.0
- Guðni Þór Sigurjónsson - 0.0

Drag

# Athlete Result Points
1 Bill Kazmaier 2nd 29.5
2 Magnús Ver Magnússon 1st 27.5
3 Hjalti Árnason 3rd 21.5
4 Torfi 4th 14.0
5 Guðni Þór Sigurjónsson (Withdrew) 11.5

Front Hold

# Athlete Result Points
- Bill Kazmaier 48.65 s 0.0
- Magnús Ver Magnússon 38.17 s 0.0
- Hjalti Árnason 32.00 s 0.0
- Torfi - 0.0
- Guðni Þór Sigurjónsson - 0.0

Loading Race

# Athlete Result Points
- Bill Kazmaier 23.25 s 0.0
- Magnús Ver Magnússon 23.25 s 0.0
- Hjalti Árnason - 0.0
- Torfi - 0.0
- Guðni Þór Sigurjónsson 26.63 s 0.0

Max Log Lift

# Athlete Result Points
- Bill Kazmaier 155 kg 0.0
- Magnús Ver Magnússon 140 kg 0.0
- Hjalti Árnason 150 kg 0.0
- Torfi - 0.0
- Guðni Þór Sigurjónsson - 0.0

Weight Throw

# Athlete Result Points
- Bill Kazmaier 16.6 ft 0.0
- Magnús Ver Magnússon 16 ft 0.0
- Hjalti Árnason 16 ft 0.0
- Torfi - 0.0
- Guðni Þór Sigurjónsson - 0.0
Last updated: February 22, 2026

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About 1988 Iceland's Strongest Man

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