1980 World's Strongest Man | |
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Competition information | |
Dates | 1980 |
Venue | Vernon Valley/Great Gorge Resort |
Location | Vernon, New Jersey |
Country | United States |
Athletes participating | 10 |
Nations participating | 5 |
Champion(s) | |
Bill Kazmaier | |
The 1980 World's Strongest Man was the fourth edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Bill Kazmaier from the United States. It was his first title after finishing third the previous year. Lars Hedlund from Sweden finished second after finishing second the previous year, and Geoff Capes from the United Kingdom finished third.
Defending champion Don Reinhoudt was forced to retire from the competition due to injury in his final World's Strongest Man.
The contest was held in the United States for the fourth consecutive year, at the Vernon Valley/Great Gorge Resort in Vernon, New Jersey.[1]