Hafthor Bjornsson, best known for his role as Gregor Clegane aka 'The Mountain' in popular fantasy drama series Game of Thrones, has gone on to break the deadlift world record. The Icelandic actor-turned athlete lifted a whopping 510 kilograms (1,124 pounds) during the Strongman 2025 competition in Birmingham, breaking his own previous record of 505 kilograms (1,113 pounds). Bjornsson isn't a new name to the sport, having already made headlines with his performances in weightlifting. In fact, he was named the World's Strongest Man in 2018 after completing his previous 'record' lift.
'The Mountain' From Game Of Thrones Breaks World Record With 510kg Deadlift
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Hafthor Bjornsson, famously known as Gregor Clegane or 'the Mountain' from Game of Thrones, lifted 510kgs to break the deadlift world record.
Hafthor Bjornsson, aka Gregor Clegane from Game of Thrones, broke deadlift world record© Instagram
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- Hafthor Bjornsson broke the deadlift world record with a 510kg lift in Birmingham
- Bjornsson became famous in the entertainment industry with his role as Gregor Clegane in Game of Thrones
- Bjornsson was named World's Strongest Man in 2018 for his previous record lift of 505kg
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"I won't go heavier," he had said before the event. "I want to win the whole show. I have five events left after that lift. It's about being smart."
In a video shared on the morning of the event, 'the Mountain' also shared his breakfast meal that helps him keep fuelled for such gruelling competitions. The meal includes potatoes (both sweet and regular), eggs, rice, Greek yogurt, oatmeal with blueberries, and orange juice.
"I never change things on comp day," he said. "The same food, the same plan. Keep the stomach happy, stay focused."
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