Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson

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1. When was Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson born?November 26, 1988
2. Where was Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson born?Reykjavík, Iceland
3. What was Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson's job?Professional Strongman
4. What is the acting role?Ser Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane in Game of Thrones (seasons 4-6, 8)
5. What is the all-time deadlift world record?510 kg (1,124.36 lb)
6. Who is Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson?Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is a famous strongman and actor from Iceland, known as the "King of the Deadlift" and for playing "The Mountain" in the TV show Game of Thrones.

Strength Sports: A category of athletic competitions that test an individual's physical power and endurance.
Strongman Competitions: Events involving lifting, carrying, and dragging extremely heavy objects, often with unique implements.
Deadlift: A foundational barbell lift in powerlifting and strongman, requiring the lifter to raise a loaded barbell from the floor to a standing position.
Arnold Strongman Classic: An elite strongman competition founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for its challenging and innovative events.