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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.

Date: August 28, 1988
Location: Budapest, Hungary, Hungary
Type: World's Strongest Man
Division: Men
Jón Páll Sigmarsson
1st Place

Jón Páll Sigmarsson 🇮🇸

Total Points: 56.0

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
Last updated: March 3, 2026

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About 1988 World's Strongest Man

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