1982 World's Strongest Man
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| 1982 World's Strongest Man | |
|---|---|
| Competition information | |
| Dates | 1982 |
| Venue | Six Flags Magic Mountain |
| Location | Santa Clarita, California |
| Country |  United States |
| Athletes participating | 10 |
| Nations participating | 3 |
| Champion(s) | |
| Bill Kazmaier | |
The 1982 World's Strongest Man was the sixth edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Bill Kazmaier from the United States. It was his third title in a row. Tom Magee from Canada finished second and John Gamble from the United States finished third. The contest was held at the Magic Mountain in California.[1]
The World's Strongest Man was held in the United States for the sixth consecutive year; the competition did not return there until 1997.
There were ten events in the competition:
- Truck pull – winner: Bill Kazmaier 37 s (Notable that Geoff Capes improved time from 46 s to 38 s by moving to Kazmaier's lane.)
- Overhead log lift (rough-hewn log) – winner: Bill Kazmaier 370lbs
- Weight toss (56lbs weight over bar throw) – winner: Bill Kazmaier 17 feet
- Steel bar bend – winner: Geoff Capes (only one to bend 11/16" to 5 inch distance)
- Caber toss – winner: Dave Waddington 40'3"
- Barrel load (12 barrels each 167 lbs.) – winner: Tom Magee 73 s
- Battery hold (65 lbs. at arm's length) – winner: John Gamble 56.7 s
- Cement block squat (Smith machine squat) – tie: Tom Magee, Ernie Hackett, and Dave Waddington 955 lbs.
- Silver dollar deadlift (18" off the floor with straps allowed) tie: Bill Kazmaier and Ernie Hackett 1055lbs
- Sumo challenge – winner: Curt Marsh
