Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson - 30X Professional Strongman Champion, Actor
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is an Icelandic professional strongman, famed for being the world’s strongest man in 2018. He has won Europe’s Strongest Man four times, the World’s Strongest Viking twice, and the Arnold Strongman Classic twice. He is also an actor, having appeared in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones as Gregor Clegane.
Björnsson began his strength training at the age of 15, and by the time he was 20 he had become Iceland’s Strongest Man. His incredible strength and athletic abilities have earned him a large following, and he was named World’s Strongest Man in 2018. He has continued to compete in strength competitions, and placed second in the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition.
Björnsson’s acting career began in 2011, when he was cast as Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson for the role of Gregor Clegane in HBO’s Game of Thrones. In addition to acting, he also serves as an ambassador for the sport of strongman, hosting seminars and events to promote the sport to a new generation.
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is a remarkable man, with a unique combination of strength and athleticism that has made him a success in both strongman and acting. He is a true ambassador for the sport of strongman, and an inspiration to millions.
5 фев 2023
