Jessen Paulin
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Jessen Paulin (born May 29, 1974) is a Canadian Strongman
. A resident of Gatineau
, Quebec
, Paulin is known for being a multiple-Quebec's Strongest Man champion and a two-time Canada's Strongest Man
in 2005 and 2006 succeeding, multiple-time champion and former World Champion Hugo Girard
who was in rehabilitation following a surgery on an injured foot. In 2007, he was crowned the North America's Strongest Man
, an event that featured six Canadian and six American
strongman athletes. Jessen won this title again in 2008.
Paulin first entered the Canadian Strongmen spotlight in 1999 in which he first reached the Canada's Strongest Man finals and finished in 4th place. Paulin received most of his training with the help of Girard and often shared the same training routine. It was in 2002, that Paulin first reached the World Stage by finishing second in Canada's Strongest Man and repeated the same feat in 2003 and 2004. In 2003, Jessen qualified for the finals for the first and only time at the World's Strongest Man
competition, eventually finishing in 8th place.
In 2004, Girard suffered a major foot injury which kept him sidelined from the main competition for nearly two years. Paulin took advantage of Girard's absence in 2005 to become Canada's Strongest Man for the first time and reaching the world stage for the third time in four years. However, Paulin did not reached the Grand Finals of the competition.
In 2006, after successfully defending the Canadian crown, Paulin participated for the fourth time in the World Strongest's Man Competition held in China
but finished in 5th position of his group during the first round. His group included former World's Strongest Man
Mariusz Pudzianowski
.
In 2007, after finishing second behind Dominic Filiou
in Canada's Strongest Man, Paulin qualified for the World's Strongest Man
competition for the third year in a row and fifth time in six years after winning the North America's Strongest Man competition which was held in his hometown during the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
. Paulin, finished ahead of American competitor Brian Shaw by way of a tie-braker after both finished the competition with 83 points In that event, Hugo Girard who attempted a comeback withdrew from the competition due to another injury.
Jessen was scheduled to compete at the 2008 inaugural Fortissimus
strongman event, but withdrew and officially retired from international strongman competition.
Strongman (strength athlete)
In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or circus performers of similar ilk who displayed feats of strength such as the bent press , supporting large amounts of...
. A resident of Gatineau
Gatineau
Gatineau is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth largest city in the province. It is located on the northern banks of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, Ontario, and together they form Canada's National Capital Region. Ottawa and Gatineau comprise a single Census...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Paulin is known for being a multiple-Quebec's Strongest Man champion and a two-time Canada's Strongest Man
Canada's Strongest Man
Canada's Strongest Man is an annual strongman competition held in Canada, and features exclusively Canadian athletes. The event first started in 1982, with Tom Magee winning the first 2 titles. Hugo Girard would later go on to win a record 6 titles. After Hugo withdrew due to injuries, fellow...
in 2005 and 2006 succeeding, multiple-time champion and former World Champion Hugo Girard
Hugo Girard
Hugo Girard is a Canadian strongman. Girard is a Strongman Super Series world Champion, a four-time World Muscle Power champion and a six-time Canada's Strongest Man.-Strength career:Prior to his career as a strongman competitor, Girard worked as a bouncer in a popular Quebec City...
who was in rehabilitation following a surgery on an injured foot. In 2007, he was crowned the North America's Strongest Man
North America's Strongest Man
North America's Strongest Man is an annual strongman competition consisting of athletes from both America and Canada. The event was established in 1993.-Official results - top three places:...
, an event that featured six Canadian and six American
United States
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strongman athletes. Jessen won this title again in 2008.
Paulin first entered the Canadian Strongmen spotlight in 1999 in which he first reached the Canada's Strongest Man finals and finished in 4th place. Paulin received most of his training with the help of Girard and often shared the same training routine. It was in 2002, that Paulin first reached the World Stage by finishing second in Canada's Strongest Man and repeated the same feat in 2003 and 2004. In 2003, Jessen qualified for the finals for the first and only time at the World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
competition, eventually finishing in 8th place.
In 2004, Girard suffered a major foot injury which kept him sidelined from the main competition for nearly two years. Paulin took advantage of Girard's absence in 2005 to become Canada's Strongest Man for the first time and reaching the world stage for the third time in four years. However, Paulin did not reached the Grand Finals of the competition.
In 2006, after successfully defending the Canadian crown, Paulin participated for the fourth time in the World Strongest's Man Competition held in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
but finished in 5th position of his group during the first round. His group included former World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
Mariusz Pudzianowski
Mariusz Pudzianowski
Mariusz Zbigniew Pudzianowski is a Polish former strongman and current mixed martial artist...
.
In 2007, after finishing second behind Dominic Filiou
Dominic Filiou
Dominic Filiou is a Canadian strongman. Filiou is best known for competing in the 2005, 2006, and 2007 World's Strongest Man competitions. In 2005 he finished third in the finals, a career best. In 2006 and 2007 he was eliminated during the qualifying heats...
in Canada's Strongest Man, Paulin qualified for the World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
competition for the third year in a row and fifth time in six years after winning the North America's Strongest Man competition which was held in his hometown during the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival is a yearly festival, held in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, and organized by a not-for-profit organization, during which hot air balloons of every shape and colour are flown and where 300 shows and performances adding up to over 60 hours’ worth of programming are...
. Paulin, finished ahead of American competitor Brian Shaw by way of a tie-braker after both finished the competition with 83 points In that event, Hugo Girard who attempted a comeback withdrew from the competition due to another injury.
Jessen was scheduled to compete at the 2008 inaugural Fortissimus
Fortissimus
The Fortissimus is a well recognised event in strength athletics. The name means "the mightiest" and is a multi-event challenge at the end of which the winner is crowned as the "Strongest Man on Earth"...
strongman event, but withdrew and officially retired from international strongman competition.
Body Profile
- Weight: 315 lbs (143 kg)
- Height: 1.90 m (6'2)
- Chest: 138 cm
- Biceps: 55 cm