Stefán Sölvi Pétursson

Stefán Sölvi Pétursson (born 20 March 1986) is an Icelandic strongman competitor and entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition.

Stefán Sölvi Pétursson
Born (1986-03-20) 20 March 1986[1]
Iceland
OccupationStrongman, Highland games
Height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Competition record
Strongman
Representing  Iceland
World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2008 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2009 World's Strongest Man
4th 2010 World's Strongest Man
9th 2011 World's Strongest Man
Jon Pall Sigmarsson Classic
9th 2010
Giants Live
3rd 2009 Poland
3rd 2010 Istanbul
Iceland's Strongest Man (IFSA)[2]
2nd 2006
1st 2008
Iceland's Strongest Man[2]
2nd 2008
1st 2009
1st 2010
2nd 2016
Iceland's Strongest Viking[2]
1st 2006
Highland Games
Representing  Iceland
Highlander World Championships
Qualified 2008 Highlander World Championships

Career

Stefán was just 20 when he won his first major senior strongman title, becoming Iceland's Strongest Viking in 2006. Prior to that he had concentrated on powerlifting. However, his inspiration had been Jón Páll Sigmarsson hence his move to strongman competition. That same year he finished second in the IFSA version of the Iceland's Strongest Man, eventually winning the title in 2008. He was invited to the prestigious Highlander World Championships in 2008, as well as an invitation to Fortissimus in 2008. In 2009 he finished third in the Giants Live Poland 2009 event. Stefan has also won the Iceland's Strongest Man contest in 2009 and 2010.[3]

Apart from Jón Páll Sigmarsson, he has also cited Zydrunas Savickas as someone he has deep admiration for, believing him to be the "strongest strongman ever". His favourite strongman event is Natural stone loading.

Personal Records
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References
  1. Profile on official website
  2. David Horne's World of Grip
  3. http://www.ironmind.com/ironmind/opencms/Articles/2010/Jun/Stefan_Solvi_Petursson_Wins_Icelandxs_Strongest_Man.html
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