Magnus Samuelsson


  • From: Sweden
  • Height: 6' 7"
  • Weight: 309 lbs.
  • Born: Dec. 21, 1969
  • Chest: 55"
  • Biceps: 22"
  • Personal Info: Magnus is a Swedish farmer and European arm wrestling champion. He has been named Sweden's strongest man six times in a row. He is notoriously good in events that involve speed, agility, and technique, and being that the 1998 final had a lot of those events his victory was no surprise. Magnus is the first Swede to win the title of "World's Strongest Man."


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Competition History

Year
# of Competitors
Place
1995
1997
1998
 
10
10
10
 
10th
3rd
1st

Download a Magnus Samuelsson Sound Clip:

"In this sport you have to always have a little bit of luck. If you get events that fit you, then you can score high, and opposite can always happen."
Other Pictures of Magnus Samuelsson

Breaking Nathan Jones' Arm (WSM 1995)
In the Deadlift (1) (WSM 1997)
In the Deadlift (2) (WSM 1997)
Squatting Slot Machines (WSM 1997)
In the Nevada Desert (1) (WSM 1997)
In the Nevada Desert (2) (WSM 1997)
Before the Log Lift Event (WSM 1997)