
The hit HBO TV series “Game of Thrones” star Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, more popularly known as Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane, has reclaimed the title as Europe’s Strongest Man this year held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England.
Defeating other equally gigantic competitors in 2017 Europe’s Strongest Man competition, an annual strength athletics event since 1980, Björnsson completed the staggering stunts and tricks successfully.
The 28-year-old, 6-foot-9 400-pound Björnsson posted on his Instagram account his victory of getting his title back and expressed his respect and gratitude towards his challengers.
Yesterday, Bjornsson revealed that he was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, which made the left side of his face temporarily paralyzed; however, he still pursued to fight.
Reclaiming the title despite his condition was such an extraordinary feat.
Europe’s Strongest Man this year had six events. Below is the list with the top three finishers.
- Bus Pull: Bjornsson 11 points, Hollands 10, and Hall 9.
- Max Axle: Hall 11 points, Bjornsson 10, and Matjaz Belsak 9.
- Tyre Flip: Bjornsson 11, Hollands 10, and Hall 9.
- Deadlift: Hall 11 points, Bjornsson 10, and Mark Felix 9.
- Car Walk: Hall 11 points, Bjornsson 10, and Hollands 9.
- Atlas Stones: Bjornsson 11 points, Hall 10, and Mark Felix 9.
Furthermore, he won the title in 2014 and 2015, and lost in 2016 with Laurence Shahlaei from Swindon.
Here’s a video of his victory which he also shared on Instagram: