Name Tjalling den | Weight 308 lb (140 kg) Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |
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Born June 28, 1958 (age 65) ( 1958-06-28 ) Netherlands Occupation Strongman Powerlifter Highland Games | ||
Sterkste man van Nederland 1989 te Hindelopen:
Tjalling van den Bosch (born June 28, 1958, Achlum) or "Charlie" as he was often called, was a competitive Dutch powerlifter, strongman, and Highland Games athlete. He competed only once in World's Strongest Man in 1990 finishing 7th, however, he was scheduled to compete in 1989 but had to withdraw due to an injury. Tjalling won the Strongest man of the Netherlands contest in 1989.
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Tjalling studied psychology in Finland and has been training professional soccer players, speed skaters, track and field athletes and cyclists. His mental approach is also popular with companies, which have invited him to give inspirational talks. Tjalling is also a popular TV and movie personality in the Netherlands. He has appeared as a host on a game show for 3-1/2 years. His most famous movie being Bullseye! with Roger Moore and Michael Caine.
Tjalling was founder of an organization called Pure Strength, which held events in 1987-1990. Tjalling also loves to play a game that demands the most from his mind, Draughts, he even ranks in the top 100 in the world.