Thursday, August 4, 2011

Strong Man: Jon Pall Sigmarsson (Iceland)

Name: Jon Pall Sigmarsson
From: Iceland
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 294 lbs.
Born: June 28, 1960.
Chest: 57"
Biceps: 20.5"
Squat: 357.5 kg.
Bench press: 247.5 kg.
The weight-lifter Jón Páll Sigmarsson gradually became one of Iceland’s best known celebrities. Hardly any Icelander did not identify him and his charming demeanor earned him both admiration and respect.
his Hercules of the 20th Century was very muscular, tall and blond, and you hardly saw him in public without him wearing his landmark smile. He definitely looked like the Viking warriors of the medieval times, but on the inside he was a peaceful, caring, nice and a loving man. Jón Páll Sigmarsson was one of those men, you would love to be friends with. And many did.