Hafthor Björnsson showed off his hulking physique as he posed for Men's Health magazine and discussed breaking the world deadlift record. He lifted two pounds more than previous world record holder to earn the feat You would probably be aware of Hafthor Bjornsson’s upcoming world deadlift famous record of lifting 501kg attempt if you follow the Strongman. Hafthor Björnsson picked up 1,104 pounds with relative ease on Saturday. Bjornsson, also known for his role as The Mountain on "Game of Thrones," made history Saturday by setting a new world record in the deadlift at 1,104 pounds. Bjornsson, who is 2.05m tall (6ft 9in), previously won the World's Strongest Man competition in 2018. Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Ser Gregor Clegane, better known as The Mountain, on “Game of Thrones,” has a deadlift world record. Brit Hall, 32, held the previous reco… But I'm excited, super excited - this is huge for me.". Hafthor Bjornsson is preparing himself for the upcoming world deadlift record 501kg/1105lb on May 2! Hafthor Bjornsson, also referred to as Thor and therefore the Mountain, just broke the planet record for deadlifting quite any human in history — and he used his crowning moment to call out the very man who held the previous deadlift record. Hafthor Björnsson picked up 1,104 pounds with relative ease on Saturday. He broke Eddie Hall’s nearly 4-year-old record of 1,102 pounds. Hafthor Bjornsson, who plays Ser Gregor (The Mountain) Clegane on HBO’s Game of Thrones, set the new world deadlift record over the weekend in his hometown of Reykjavik, Iceland.. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is an Icelandic former professional strongman and actor. 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Hafthor Björnsson showed off his hulking physique as he posed for Men's Health magazine and discussed breaking the world deadlift record. He is the first person to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe's Strongest Man and World's Strongest Man in the same calendar year. The Mountain made … 'The Mountain' goes for deadlift record of over 1,100 pounds (0:38). 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STILL PHOTO OF BJORNSSON AND ACTOR PEDRO PASCAL (WHOSE CHARACTER WAS KILLED BY THE MOUNTAIN IN EARLIER SEASON OF GAME OF THRONES) AT FINAL SEASON PREMIERE STORY: Icelandic actor and strongman Hafthor Bjornsson set a world record for the deadlift on Saturday (May 2) when he lifted 1,104 pounds (501 kg) at Thor's Power Gym in Iceland. The 31-year-old Game of Thrones star, who played Gregor Clegane on the hit show, now holds the world record for deadlift as of Saturday (May 2). The Game of … In an electric display of power, Icelandic strongman and Game of Thrones actor Hafþór (Hafthor) Björnsson broke the deadlift world record Saturday, picking up … ", Bjornsson is best known for his role as "The Mountain" Gregor Clegane in the HBO series "Game of Thrones.". 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"I believe today I could've done more, but what's the point?" Thor will be basically be doing this from his own backyard and no one will be able to challenge him on the night of the attempt. I'm just absolutely speechless, even though I'm talking a lot now. US cyber-attack 'genuinely impacted' 50 firms, The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters. May 2, 2020. He won the World's Strongest Man competition in 2018 and has finished third or better every year since 2012. Hafthor Bjornsson set a record within the deadlift on Saturday, hoisting 1,104.52 pounds (501 kilograms). Hafthor Bjornsson Response. Hafthor Bjornsson the 30-year-old Icelandic strongman has been on the mission to set the deadlifting world record of all-time for a while now, he has been practicing, training and showing his improved strength throughout the year and since last year in 2019 when he set the world record for elephant bar deadlift at the Arnold Strongman Classic, he has gotten a lot stronger. He also is a former professional basketball player. Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson has set a world deadlifting record by lifting 501kg (1,104lb). The attempt was broadcast live on ESPN, leading into a block of "The Ocho" programming that highlights lesser-known sports. Hafthor Bjornsson, also referred to as Thor and therefore the Mountain, just broke the planet record for deadlifting quite any human in history — and he used his crowning moment to call out the very man who held the previous deadlift record. GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Julius Bjornsson called out strongman rival Eddie Hall to a BOXING match after The Mountain broke the 501kg world deadlift record. “Game of Thrones” strongman Hafthor Björnsson is on top of the mountain as a powerlifter. Bjornsson said after his lift. (0:38). The 31-year-old set the record in his native Iceland. He broke Eddie Hall’s nearly 4-year-old record of 1,102 pounds. 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