Somebody You Should Know! - Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson was born on October 17th in Toccoa, Georgia and died on August 15th 1994. Paul's strength was truly out of this world and some his training...
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THE KING OF IRELAND
Gerry McNamara can claim the title for his long career. He started at 16-years-old at the 52 kg class lifting raw. He placed 12th at the International Powerlifting...
Somebody You Should Know!- George Hackenschmidt
George Hackenschmidt "The Russsian Lion" George Hackenschmidt was born in Dorpat on August 2nd, 1878 and died at the age of 89 on February 19th 1968. He was...
Somebody You Should Know!- Thomas Topham
Thomas Topham was born in London in the year 1710 till 1749. His feats of strength were remarkable giving that was 5 ft 10in and only weighed a 196...
Somebody You Should Know!-Hermann Goerner
Hermann Goerner was a German born weight lifter, professional performer and strength athlete. He was born on April 13th 1891 and died at the age of 65 on...