The Mountain is at the top of the deadlift world.
Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane on the HBO series, set a deadlift world record by lifting 1,104 pounds on Saturday.
Bjornsson, the 2018 World’s Strongest Man, made the successful attempt at Thor’s Power Gym in his native Iceland.
“I believe today I could’ve done more, but what’s the point?” the 31-year-old Bjornsson told ESPN. “I’m happy with this.”
On Instagram, the actor posted a video of the weightlifting feat along with the message, “I have no words, what an amazing day, one I will remember for the rest of my life. I said I was coming for it and once I set my mind on something I’m a dog with a bone.” He went on to thank his family friends, coaches, fans, sponsors and even his haters, “all of whom helped this lift be possible.”
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Eddie Hall set the previous record in 2016 at the World Deadlift Championships, with the Englishman lifting 1,102 pounds.
