Johnny Perry
American professional strongman and wrestler (1972-2002)
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Johnny Perry (October 24, 1972 – November 21, 2002) was an American professional strongman and wrestler[1] from Zebulon, North Carolina.
BornOctober 24, 1972
North Carolina, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 2002 (aged 30)
North Carolina, U.S.
Yearsactive2000-2002 (his death)
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
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| Born | October 24, 1972 North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | November 21, 2002 (aged 30) North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2000-2002 (his death) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 170–180 kg (375–397 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Perry finished fourth in the 2002 World's Strongest Man competition.[2] He also secured fourth, third and second place respectively at 2000, 2001 and 2002 America's Strongest Man competitions.
Personal Records
Death
A few months after 2002 World's Strongest Man, Perry died abruptly on November 21, 2002, from heart failure due to its excess size caused by steroid use. He was ranked fourth in the world by the International Federation of Strength Athletes at the time of his death.[3]