Hafthor Bjornsson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/hafthor-bjornsson/] is considered one of the most elite strongmen of the present day. After winning his title of World’s Strongest Man, Bjornsson also went ahead to break several world records as well as shifting through different sports fields. The strongman, who famously played the role of Ser Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane in the series ‘Game of Thrones’, had also made the record of lifting 302 lbs for a Natural Stone overhead press. However, three years ago he went on a break and he is finally coming out, stronger than ever. And through a recent video, he explains how being a strongman can be addictive. BEING THE WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN IS ADDICTIVE Bjornsson stated that it felt extremely powerful to have the title of being the strongest man on earth. He also emphasized how this feeling was so overwhelming that it can also get addictive. He said, “It’s such a powerful feeling, it’s hard to describe to people but when you are the strongest man in the world, it feels incredible. When you’re stronger than any other human on the planet, is a feeling that’s very addictive and it’s hard to let go.” However, one cannot achieve it that easily. Bjornsson reflected on how he had to go through pangs of depression for over a decade. Not only that, but he had also pushed his limits to reach the maxim. He said, “I had put my body through a lot, a lot. Pushed myself to the limits for so many years, and basically, a whole decade I went into depression. I have to be honest.” In the process, Strongman also revealed why he went ahead to show up at a different athletic field, professionally. WHY DID BJORNSSON START BOXING? The Icelandic strongman said that he wanted something new to his career. He confessed, “The reason why I think I went into boxing was just because I needed something new. You know that you can feel things that’s a blessing because the moment you stop feeling things then you’re dead and you don’t want to be that.” Watch This Story: Ronnie Coleman Unveils the Strategy Behind His Legendary 800 Lbs Squats and Deadlifts [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-ronnie-coleman-unveils-the-strategy-behind-his-legendary-800-lbs-squats-and-deadlifts/] Bjornsson knows his capacities and capabilities and that is one of the major reasons why he could excel in every point of his career. Now that he is out of his break, [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-making-a-comeback-after-three-years-hafthor-bjornson-vows-to-shatter-his-own-record-weeks-before-arnold-classic/] his fans have built up high expectations from the former World’s Strongest Man. What are you excited for about Bjornsson’s latest reentry as a strongman? READ MORE: “Boss Doing Boss Things”: 410 Lbs Strongman Legend’s Insane Deadlifts Leave Fitness Community Flabbergasted [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-boss-doing-boss-things-four-hundred-ten-lbs-strongman-legends-insane-deadlifts-leave-fitness-community-flabbergasted-hafthor-bjornsson/] 

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<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

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<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
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 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger: </strong></li>
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The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
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Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:  The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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Hafthor Bjornsson: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and more In the world of professional strongman, few athletes are as unique as Hafthor Bjornsson. The giant from Iceland is not only one the greatest strongmen to ever grace the sport, but his talents go beyond strength. Besides Winning the World&#8217;s Strongest Man contest, the Icelander has donned many hats.Â From boxing to powerlifting and even acting, he has done it all. Although his illustrious career seemingly came to an end in 2020, the strength athlete will return to the strongman stage at the upcoming Arnold Classic Strongman. Who is Hafthor Bjornsson? Hafthor Bjornsson, aka Thor or The Mountain, is a 6&#8217;9&#8243; giant from Iceland who is counted among the living legends of strongman. The Mountain first appeared on the scene in 2010 and for over a decade has churned out record-breaking performances. Bjornsson&#8217;s efforts culminated with the World&#8217;s Strongest Man title in 2018. Although Thor had been close to winning the title multiple times, he would fall short every time. The prolific competitor has also set numerous world records in strongman and even had a successful, albeit short stint in boxing. However, the strength sport wasn&#8217;t his first calling. Hafthor Bjornssonâ€™s Early Life HafÃ¾Ã³r JÃºlÃ­us BjÃ¶rnsson was born on 26th November 1988 in ReykjavÃ­k, Iceland. Bjornsson was born to Bjorn Thor Reynisson and Ragnheidur Margret Juliusdottir as their second child. The strongman was raised alongside his sister HafdÃ­s Lind BjÃ¶rnsdÃ³ttir. Although not much is known about his sister, Bjornsson was born into a genetically gifted family. Thor&#8217;s father is also 6&#8217;8&#8243; and his grandfather was an inch taller standing at 6&#8217;9&#8243;. Hence, thanks to his height advantage, basketball was the first sport that attracted Hafthor Bjornsson. Thor was a natural at the sport when he began playing basketball in school at the junior level. He showed promise and progressed to playing in Division 1 before turning 18. However, an injury brought an end to Bjornsson&#8217;s basketball dreams. Recovering from that injury would also lead to the Icelander realizing how strong he actually was. Hafthor Bjornsonâ€™s Wife and Children The strongman and actor married Canadian fitness enthusiast and model Kelsey Morgan Henson in 2018, the same year the 35-year-old won the World&#8217;s Strongest Man title. Bjornsson is the father of two children. His eldest child, Theresa LÃ­f, is the daughter of Bjornsson and ex-girlfriend Thelma BjÃ¶rk Steimann. Two years after marrying Henson, the couple had their first child, Stormur Magni HafÃ¾Ã³rsson, in 2020. In 2023, Bjornsson and Henson announced they were expecting another child. However, on Nov 8, the couple announced the heartbreaking news that Grace Morgan Hafthorsdottir was stillborn at 21 and a half weeks. Following the loss of his daughter, Hafthor has focused on training for the Arnold Strongman Classic 2024. Hafthor Bjornsonâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â  While there&#8217;s no concrete net wealth estimate for Hafthor Bjornsson, the strongman icon is worth millions. Estimates put his net worth in the $2 to $5 million range. However, it won&#8217;t be surprising if the strongman is worth more. Besides owning Thor&#8217;s Power Apparel and Thor&#8217;s Power Gym, the former boxer has many partnerships and endorsements with different brands. He was also a recurring face in the Game of Thrones TV show, especially in the later seasons. Hafthor Bjornssonâ€™s Career Timeline The strongman&#8217;s career started with basketball. In 2004, The Mountain played in Iceland&#8217;s Division 1 for the club BreiÃ°ablik as the center. He joined FSU Selfoss in 2005. Bjornsson even made it to the U18 Iceland National team and played during the European Championship in 2006. After getting injured, Bjornsson left basketball at 20. However, he found his calling. The then basketballer discovered that he continued to grow stronger as he put on more muscle and weight. Bjornsson met famous strongman MagnÃºs Ver MagnÃºsson, who realized his potential and started training him in 2008. Within two years, The Mountain won multiple strongman competitions. The 35-year-old made his WSM debut in 2011. Since then, Bjronsson has set numerous world records. He has earned 56 gold medals in international and national level competitions combined. Bjornsson&#8217;s total medals tally stands at 96. However, strongman isn&#8217;t the only sport he found success in. The 35-year-old also had a short sting in boxing after retiring from professional strongman. March 2, 2019 &#8211; Columbus, Ohio, U.S &#8211; Hafthor Bjornsson lifts the 410 pound Stone To Shoulder in the 2019 Arnold Pro Strongman at the Arnold Classic Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Arnold Sports Festival 2019 &#8211; Arnold Classic Sports Festival &#8211; ZUMAs304 20190302_zaf_s304_035 Copyright: xScottxStuartx Hafthor Bjornsson fought four times between January 2021 and March 2022. The Mountain&#8217;s boxing record stands at two wins and two draws. His final win came against his strongman arch-rival, Eddie Hall. After boxing, Hafthor made a return to strength sports with powerlifting. In 2023, the Icelandic strongman set out to excel in powerlifting and set a new total lift record.Â  However, the former champion&#8217;s powerlifting dream abruptly ended after the pec injury. After making a quick recovery, Bjornsson will return to strongman at the Arnold Strongman Classic. Hafthor Bjornssonâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Hafthor Bjornsson co-founded Icelandic Mountain Vodka, a seven-time distilled version of Icelandic vodka. The Mountain has also introduced a high-protein, yogurt-like product to the world called Skyr. Bjornsson, Unnar Helgi Danielsson, Dylan Sprouse, and Terry Crews are the brand ambassadors of his brand Thor&#8217;s Skyr. He is also SodaStream&#8217;s brand ambassador. The strongman giant has also partnered with other brands and companies like Reign Total Body Fuel, SBD Apparel, Rogue Fitness, Transparent Labs, and more. The actor certainly has no shortage of partnerships and endorsements. Hafthor Bjornssonâ€™s Records During Bijornsson&#8217;s decade-long career, The Mountain has set over 80 world records. Here are some of his most significant ones. World Records: Deadlift â€“ 501 kg (1,105 lb) Standard bar with figure 8 straps and single-ply suit (2020 World&#8217;s Ultimate Strongman &#8211; Feats of Strength series) The Heaviest Deadlift of all time Rogue Elephant Bar Deadlift â€“ 474.5 kg (1,046 lb) Elephant bar, raw with standard straps (2019 Arnold Strongman Classic) Viking Log carry â€“ 650 kg (1,433 lb) [5 steps] (World&#8217;s Strongest Viking 2015) One-arm Weight over the bar â€“ 25.5 kg (56 lb) over 6.17 meters (20 ft 3 in) (2022 Rogue Invitational) (World Record) Truck pull â€“ 27,000 kg (59,525 lb) for 12.05 meters &#8216;extra uphill&#8217; (2013 SCL World Finals) (World Record) Bus pull â€“ 28,123 kg (62,001 lb) for 25 meters &#8211; 36.05 seconds (2018 World&#8217;s Strongest Man)  Personal Records: Squat &#8211; 460 kg (1,014 lb) Log press &#8211; 213 kg (470 lb) Axle press &#8211; 206 kg (454 lb) Bench press &#8211; 250 kg (551 lb) Cyr Dumbbell &#8211; 146 kg (322 lb) HÃºsafell Stone &#8211; 186 kg (410 lb) for 98.16 meters (322&#8217;1&#8243;) Atlas Stones &#8211; 5 Stones weighing 120â€“200 kg (264â€“441 lb) in 17.54 seconds Keg toss &#8211; 8 kegs, 18â€“25 kg (40â€“55 lb), over 4.90 meters (16&#8217;1&#8243;) in 16.35 seconds Hafthor Bjornssonâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Besides winning the World&#8217;s Strongest Man, Hafthor Bjornsson is among the few men to win both the WSM and The Arnold Strongman Classic. Below is the list of the strongman&#8217;s major placings. World&#8217;s Strongest Man: 6th &#8211; 2011 3rd &#8211; 2012 3rd &#8211; 2013 2nd &#8211; 2014 3rd &#8211; 2015 2nd &#8211; 2016 2nd &#8211; 2017 1st &#8211; 2018 3rd &#8211; 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic: 10th &#8211; 2012 8th &#8211; 2013 5th &#8211; 2014 7th &#8211; 2015 5th &#8211; 2016 2nd &#8211; 2017 1st &#8211; 2018 1st &#8211; 2019 1st &#8211; 2020 Europeâ€™s Strongest Man: 1st &#8211; 2014 1st &#8211; 2015 2nd &#8211; 2016 1st &#8211; 2017 1st &#8211; 2018 1st &#8211; 2019 Giants Live: 4th &#8211; 2011 Poland 1st &#8211; 2014 FitX Melbourne 1st &#8211; 2014 Worldâ€™s Strongest Viking 1st &#8211; 2015 Viking Challenge 1st &#8211; 2016 Sweden Worldâ€™s Ultimate Strongman: 1st &#8211; 2018 Dubai  Strongman Champions League: 3rd &#8211; 2013 SCL Iceman Challenge IV 1st &#8211; 2013 Latvia 2nd &#8211; 2013 Germany 1st &#8211; 2015 SCL Iceman Challenge JÃ³n PÃ¡ll Sigmarsson Classic: 2nd &#8211; 2010 1st &#8211; 2012 Icelandâ€™s Strongest Man: 3rd &#8211; 2010 1st &#8211; 2011 1st &#8211; 2012 1st &#8211; 2013 1st &#8211; 2014 1st &#8211; 2015 1st &#8211; 2016 1st &#8211; 2017 1st &#8211; 2018 1st &#8211; 2019 1st &#8211; 2020 Strongest Man in Iceland: 1st &#8211; 2010 1st &#8211; 2011 1st &#8211; 2012 1st &#8211; 2016 1st &#8211; 2017 Icelandâ€™s Strongest Viking: 1st &#8211; 2010 1st &#8211; 2011 1st &#8211; 2012 Westfjordâ€™s Viking: 4th &#8211; 2009 1st &#8211; 2010 1st &#8211; 2011 1st &#8211; 2012 OK Budar Strongman Championships: 1st &#8211; 2010 Hafthor Bjornssonâ€™s Charity and Foundation Hafthor Bjornsson has always looked to giving back to the community that supports him and underprivileged athletes. Over the years, Thor has donated to many charities. Whether it&#8217;s through his brands or spectacular exhibitions like the Bjornsson vs. Hall boxing match, the strongman has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to charity. Hafthor Bjornssonâ€™s car collection When you&#8217;re a 6&#8217;9&#8243; strongman who has the strength to lift literal cars during competition, it is difficult to find one that you can fit in. The regular hatchback, sedan, or even many SUVs couldn&#8217;t accommodate Hafthor Bjornsson&#8217;s massive frame. Hence, the WSM winner bought one of the biggest pick-ups money can buy, the Ram Rebel. Hafthro&#8217;s Rebel has a 5.7 liter Hemi V8 that produces 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. Interestingly, the truck can pull 11,340 lbs, which is less than half of how much Bijornsson has pulled during competition. Besides the Ram pick-up, no information is available about any other vehicles owned by the 35-year-old. Hafthor Bjornsonâ€™s House The Icelander owns multiple houses. While not much is known about the specifics of the properties he owns, Bjornsson put hisÂ &#8220;Mountain Villa&#8221;Â for rent on Airbnb. Hafthor Bjornsonâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thorbjornsson  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HafthorBjornsson  Twitter https://twitter.com/ThorBjornsson_  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Hafthorjulius  Website https://hafthorbjornsson.com/  &nbsp;  Personal Information  Full Name HafÃ¾Ã³r JÃºlÃ­us BjÃ¶rnsson  Popular Name The Mountain, Thor  Date Of Birth 26 November 1988  Birth Place Reykjavik, Iceland  Age 35  Height 6&#8217;9&#8243; (206 cm)  Weight 200 &#8211; 220 lbs (90.7 &#8211; 100 kg)  Parents Bjorn Thor Reynisson (father), Ragnheidur Margret Juliusdottir (mother)  Siblings HafdÃ­s Lind BjÃ¶rnsdÃ³ttir (sister)  Nationality Icelander  Ethnicity N/A  Net Worth Approx. $5 million  Spouse Kelsey Morgan Henson  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children 2 &#8211; Theresa LÃ­f, and Stormur Magni HafÃ¾Ã³rsson  Profession Strongman

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