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‘Game of Thrones’ Mountain sets weightlifting world record, 1,104-pound deadlift

Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the HBO series, sets the mark in his native Iceland. “I believe ... I could’ve done more, but what’s the point?”
 
Hafthor Bjornsson played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the HBO series "Game of Thrones."
Hafthor Bjornsson played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the HBO series "Game of Thrones." [ HBO ]
Published May 3, 2020|Updated May 3, 2020

KOPAVOGUR, Iceland — The Mountain is at the top of the deadlift world.

Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the HBO series, set a deadlift world record by lifting 1,104 pounds on Saturday.

Bjornsson, the winner of the 2018 World’s Strongest Man competition, made the successful attempt at Thor’s Power Gym in his native Iceland.

“I believe today I could’ve done more, but what’s the point?” the 31-year-old Bjornsson told ESPN. “I’m happy with this.”

Eddie Hall set the previous record in 2016 at the World Deadlift Championships, with the Englishman lifting 1,102 pounds.