Stefán Sölvi Pétursson
Stefán Sölvi Pétursson (born 20 March 1986) is an Icelandic strongman competitor and entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition.
Stefán Sölvi Pétursson | |
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| Born | 20 March 1986[1] |
| Occupation | Strongman, Highland games |
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Competition record | ||
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| Strongman | ||
Representing  Iceland | ||
| World's Strongest Man | ||
| Qualified | 2008 World's Strongest Man | |
| Qualified | 2009 World's Strongest Man | |
| 4th | 2010 World's Strongest Man | |
| 9th | 2011 World's Strongest Man | |
| Jon Pall Sigmarsson Classic | ||
| 9th | 2010 | |
| Giants Live | ||
| 3rd | 2009 Poland | |
| 3rd | 2010 Istanbul | |
| Iceland's Strongest Man (IFSA)[2] | ||
| 2nd | 2006 | |
| 1st | 2008 | |
| Iceland's Strongest Man[2] | ||
| 2nd | 2008 | |
| 1st | 2009 | |
| 1st | 2010 | |
| 2nd | 2016 | |
| Iceland's Strongest Viking[2] | ||
| 1st | 2006 | |
| Highland Games | ||
| Representing Iceland | ||
| Highlander World Championships | ||
| Qualified | 2008 Highlander World Championships | |
Career
Stefán was just 20 when he won his first major senior strongman title, becoming Iceland's Strongest Viking in 2006. Prior to that he had concentrated on powerlifting. However, his inspiration had been Jón Páll Sigmarsson hence his move to strongman competition. That same year he finished second in the IFSA version of the Iceland's Strongest Man, eventually winning the title in 2008. He was invited to the prestigious Highlander World Championships in 2008, as well as an invitation to Fortissimus in 2008. In 2009 he finished third in the Giants Live Poland 2009 event. Stefan has also won the Iceland's Strongest Man contest in 2009 and 2010.[3]
Apart from Jón Páll Sigmarsson, he has also cited Zydrunas Savickas as someone he has deep admiration for, believing him to be the "strongest strongman ever". His favourite strongman event is Natural stone loading.
Personal Records
- Squat - 330 kg (727lbs)
- Bench press - 230 kg (507lbs)
- Deadlift - 390 kg (860lbs)