1988 World's Strongest Man
The 1988 World's Strongest Man was held on 1988-08-28 in Budapest, Hungary. 8 athletes competed across 8 events were contested.
Events (8 total)
- 1. Loading Race
- 2. Max Deadlift
- 3. Truck Pull
- 4. Max Log Lift
- 5. Front Hold
- 6. Carry & Drag
- 7. Weight Throw
- 8. McGlashen Stones
Results
| Place | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Páll Sigmarsson | 🇮🇸 ISL | 56.0 |
| 2 | Bill Kazmaier | 🇺🇸 USA | 51.0 |
| 3 | Jamie Reeves | 🇬🇧 GBR | 47.5 |
| 4 | Ab Wolders | 🇳🇱 NED | 41.5 |
| 5 | Ilkka Nummisto | 🇫🇮 FIN | 40.0 |
| 6 | Joe Quigley | 🇦🇺 AUS | 23.5 |
| 7 | Jean-Pierre Brulois | 🇫🇷 FRA | 15.5 |
| 8 | László Fekete | 🇭🇺 HUN | 11.0 |
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About 1988 World's Strongest Man
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