Lars Rørbakken
Norwegian strongman
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Lars Rørbakken (born 17 July 1979) is a strongman[2] and armwrestler from Trengereid outside Bergen, Norway. Rørbakken has competed in Norway's strongest man several times, and also has several National Championship titles. He is a 6-foot-2-inch (1.90 m) and 236-pound (107 kg), has been in the Norwegian film Hjelp, vi er russ![3]
OccupationsStrongman, Armwrestling
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1]
Lars Rørbakken | |
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| Born | Lars Rørbakken 17 July 1979 |
| Occupations | Strongman, Armwrestling |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1] |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Strongman | ||
Representing  Norway | ||
| Norway's Strongest Man | ||
| 5th | 2007 | |
| 3rd | 2009 | |
| 5th | 2010 | |
| 2nd | 2011 | |
| Kristiansand showlift | ||
| 1st | 2008 | |
| Fitnessmessen Lillestrøm | ||
| 2nd | 2008 | |
| Heilt Vilt Strongman | ||
| 1st | 2008 | |
| Clash of Titans | ||
| 1st | 2008 | |
| 2nd | 2009 | |
Lars Rørbakken was caught for doping in 2007, and was banned for 2 years from all sports. Antidoping Norway checked Rørbakken in connection with training, and he tested positive for anabolic steroids.[4]
Personal records
- Car deadlift (side handles – from 15 inches) (for reps) – 345 kg (761 lb) x 24 reps (2012 Norway's Strongest Man) (World Record)[5]
Armwrestling
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Championship |
3 | ||
| European Championship |
1 | 1 | |
| Nordic Championship |
7 | 3 | 2 |
| Norwegian Championship |
14 | 3 | |
| Color Line Open |
4 | ||
Notable matches (since 2023)
| Year | Opponent | Result | Hand | Outcome | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Matt Mask | Loss | Right Hand | 1-3 | East vs West 14 |
| 2024 | Michael Todd | Loss | Right Hand | 0-6 | KOTT 11 |
| 2023 | Valera Chubotaru | Won | Right Hand | 4-3 | KOTT 9 |
| 2023 | Maateiwarangi Heta-Morris | Won | Right Hand | 5-1 | KOTT 8 |