1982 World's Strongest Man

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Winner Bill Kazmaier Athletes participating 10 (final)		Nations participating 3 (final)
Host city Magic Mountain, California, United States

The 1982 World's Strongest Man was the sixth edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Bill Kazmaier from the United States. It was his third title in a row. Tom Magee from Canada finished second, and John Gamble from the United States finished third. The contest was held at the Magic Mountain, California.

Events

There were a total of 10 different events used in the competition:

Truck Pull – Winner Bill Kazmaier 37s. Notable that Geoff Capes improved timed from 46s to 38s by moving to Kazmaier's lane.

Overhead Log lift (rough-hewn log) – Winner Bill Kazmaier 370lbs

Weight Toss (56lbs weight over bar throw) – Winner Bill Kazmaier 17 feet

Steel bar bend – Winner Geoff Capes (only one to bend 11/16" to 5inch distance)

Caber Toss – Winner Dave Waddington 40'3"

Barrel Load (12 barrels each 167 lbs.) – Winner Tom Magee 73s

Battery Hold (65 lbs. at arm's length) – Winner John Gamble 56.7 s

Cement Block Squat (Smith machine squat) – Tie Tom Magee and Dave Waddington 955 lbs.

Silver Dollar Deadlift (18" off the floor with straps allowed) Tie Bill Kazmaier and Ernie Hackett 1055lbs

Sumo Challenge – Winner Curt Marsh

References

1982 World's Strongest Man Wikipedia

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