In an Instagram post from April 10, Hall questioned the legitimacy of Bjornsson’s attempt taking place outside normal competition conditions. Hall happens to hold the very world record Bjornsson is trying to beat, having pulled 500 kgs (1,102 pounds) during Europe’s Strongest Man competition in 2016. While Bjornsson’s deadlift attempt comes at a time where sports fans are salivating for any sort of action after the coronavirus axed live sports across the globe, the event isn’t without its naysayers, chief among them, Bjornsson’s fellow Strongman - and rival - Eddie Hall. Still, Bjornsson is quick to point out, the event will be in compliance with Iceland’s ban on gatherings of more than 20 people amid the COVID-19 outbreak. “I’m a little bit worried to do it in my gym by myself with a doctor, a referee and film crew.” “It’s going to be more of a challenge for me because I can say without a doubt that I perform 5, maybe 10 percent better in a competition - the crowd gives you that adrenaline rush that you need,” Bjornsson tells The Post. The event will air live on ESPN and stream live on CoreSports.World with commentary from Strongman Laurence “Big Loz” Shahlaei.īecause of the coronavirus, this deadlift attempt will be quite different from Bjornsson’s previous Strongman competitions, which have always taken place in front of huge crowds. Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, a k a Thor, the 6-foot-9, 425-pound actor who played Cersei Lannister’s undead henchman in the final five seasons of the HBO hit, is attempting to break the 500-kg deadlift record from ReykjavÍk, Iceland, as part of the World’s Ultimate Strongman Competition on Saturday, May 2 at noon. 'Game of Thrones' Mountain defends his World's Strongest Man titleĪ global pandemic isn’t keeping the Mountain from “Game of Thrones” from being, well, the Mountain. ![]() 'The Dragon' takes Strongest Man title from 'Game of Thrones' star 'Game of Thrones' star debuts shocking 110-lb. 'Game of Thrones' star suffers horrific injury in bench press accident
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