5 Questions
Won the first-ever _______________ competition in 1977
World's Strongest Man
Held the _______________ World Record for the deadlift from 1977 to 1981
Guinness
Competed in _______________ at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games
weightlifting
Inspired a generation of strongmen and _______________, including notable athletes like Geoff Capes
weightlifters
Helped to establish _______________ as a recognized sport in the UK
weightlifting
Study Notes
Adam Laycock
Achievements
- Won the first-ever World's Strongest Man competition in 1977
- Held the Guinness World Record for the deadlift (765 lbs) from 1977 to 1981
- Competed in weightlifting at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games
- Won multiple British weightlifting championships throughout his career
Influence
- Inspired a generation of strongmen and weightlifters, including notable athletes like Geoff Capes
- Contributed to the growth and popularity of strongman competitions in the 1970s and 1980s
- Helped to establish weightlifting as a recognized sport in the UK
Test your knowledge about Adam Laycock, a legendary strongman and weightlifter who won the first-ever World's Strongest Man competition and held multiple records. Learn about his achievements and influence on the sport.
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