How Swindon-Strongman beat The Mountain (true-life David vs Goliath)

FULL TV SHOW - Europe's Strongest Man 2016,
'The day Swindon Strongman, Big LOZ, shocked the World''
Hafthor Bjornsson vs Laurence Shahlaei.

00:00 Athletes Introduction
02:00 Event 1 Highlights of World Deadlift Championships
08:52 Event 2 Frame Walk
18:38 Event 3 Log press
27:20 Event 4 Car Walk
39:44 Event 5 Atlas Stones

The Sun Newspaper + Telegraph both wrote: ‘’Swindon man beats The Mountain to Europe's Strongest Man title’

The underdog story was so popular, even Mike Tyson retweeted it, and praised the much smaller Swindon-based Dad

Well, Laurence Shahlaei, aka Big Loz, stepped up to the impossible task.

BUT this contest looked finished British star Eddie Hall pulled out after Event 1

Hall was 1 of 2 favourites for the 2016 title, but Hall’s deadlift of 500kg in event 1 totally exhausted him and he pulled out.

This meant the main Favourite + 2 x European Champion - Hafthor Julius Bjornsson was left in an almost unbeatable position.

Despite his power and size he had a points lead from the deadlift and there were just 4 events to go.

What happened next was a shock for many.

This is one of the most epic performances in strongman.

BIG LOZ (or even UNCLE LOZ nowadays) hadn't won his National title for 3 years,

Shahlaei was giving up 7 inches and 50 kilos (110 lbs) to the Icelandic and twice European Champion.

Thor - as he is often known - stands 6 foot 9 inches tall and at that time weighed in at over 420lbs

LOCATION: First Direct Arena in Leeds.

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