Lars Hedlund
Encyclopedia
Lars Hedlund is a former strongman
from Sweden
. Set a world record for bench press in 1979 (285kg). He competed in three World's Strongest Man
contests. He finished second at the World's Strongest Man
games in 1979 and 1980 and third in 1978.
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...
from Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. Set a world record for bench press in 1979 (285kg). He competed in three 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...
contests. He finished second 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...
games in 1979 and 1980 and third in 1978.
Honours
- 3rd place 1978 World's Strongest Man1978 World's Strongest ManThe 1978 World's Strongest Man was the 2nd edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Bruce Wilhelm from the USA. It was his second title. Don Reinhoudt also from the USA finished second, and Lars Hedlund from Sweden third. The contest was held at the Universal Studios, California.-Final...
- 2nd place 1979 World's Strongest Man1979 World's Strongest ManThe 1979 World's Strongest Man was the 3rd edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Don Reinhoudt from the USA. It was his first title after finishing second the previous year. Lars Hedlund from Sweden finished second after finishing third the previous year, and Bill Kazmaier also from the...
- 2nd place 1980 World's Strongest Man1980 World's Strongest ManThe 1980 World's Strongest Man was the 4th edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Bill Kazmaier from the USA. It was his first title after finishing third the previous year. Lars Hedlund from Sweden finished second after finishing second the previous year, and Geoff Capes from the United...
- 1st place 1981 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man is an annual strength athletics competition which began in 1980. The event is held in various locations throughout Europe, and features exclusively European strongman competitors. Mariusz Pudzianowski currently holds the record for most wins with 6 titles...