World records in weightlifting have a physical limit of how much the body can endure, but this week a new record was broken. Hafþór Björnsson / Hafthor Bjornsson deadlifted 501 kg; over 1100 lbs on his way to breaking the prior world record. By 1 kg. The 6'9", 425 behemoth Bjornsson is known in pop culture for playing Ser Gregor Clegane aka The Mountain on the Home Box Office (HBO) captivating series Game of Thrones but has been an elite power lifter for years having won the World's Strongest Man Competition in 2018. The 31-year old Icelandic hulk felt like he could have gone for more, but scoffed at the notion at this point. With the world and his country locked down due to the social restrictions, it's a gift he gave his country and the world. Bjornsson is the epitome of Sportsman, and this is his Week.
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