Hjalti Árnason
Icelandic former strongman competitor and world champion powerlifter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hjalti Árnason (born 18 February 1963),[1] nicknamed Hjalti Úrsus, is an Icelandic former strongman competitor and world champion powerlifter. Hjalti was known by the nickname "The Great Ursus". He first began in strength sports by competing as a junior powerlifter representing Iceland in 1983. Hjalti coached the great Jón Páll Sigmarsson and won the 1988 Le Defi Mark Ten International. He also competed with Magnús Ver Magnússon in Pure Strength team competitions in 1989 & 1990.[1]
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Born | Hjalti Árnason (1963-02-18) 18 February 1963 (age 61) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Other names | Ursus The Great Ursus |
Occupation(s) | Strongman, Powerlifting |
Years active | 1983-1996 |
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)[1] |
Partner | Aðalheiður Hjelm |
Children | 4 and 3 stepchildren |
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