Ab Wolders


  • From: Holland
  • Height: 6' 0"
  • Weight: 276 lbs.
  • Born: June 10, 1951
  • Chest: 51"
  • Biceps: 20½"
  • Personal Info: Known as the world's fastest strong man, Wolders always put on a surprising performance for a man of his size. He worked as a bouncer in the Netherlands and was once bitten on the arm while attempting to remove an unruly patron from a club. The wound developed septicaemia and doctors thought they may have had to amputate his arm. Fortunately, he recovered and continued to compete in powerlifting and strongman competitions.


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Competition History

Year
# of Competitors
Place

1984
1986
1988
1989
8
8
8
8
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd

Download an Ab Wolders Sound Clip:

"I don't know if people thought I'm finished, but if they thought it, then I will show them otherwise."

Other Pictures of Ab Wolders

Loading blocks of ice (WSM 1984)
In a loading event (WSM 1989)