Back Magnus Samuelsson Afrikaans ماغنوس صامويلسون Arabic ماجنوس صامويلسون ARZ Magnus Samuelsson (Strongman) German Magnus Samuelsson Spanish Magnus Samuelsson Finnish Magnus Samuelsson French マグナス・サミュエルソン Japanese Magnus Samuelsson Dutch Magnus Samuelsson NB
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| Personal information | |
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| Birth name | Karl Samuelsson |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | December 21, 1969 Linköping, Östergötland, Sweden |
| Occupation(s) | Strongman, Armwrestling, Actor |
| Years active | 1995–2008 |
| Height | 201 cm (6 ft 7 in)[1] |
| Spouse | Kristin Samuelsson |
| Children | David Samuelsson Sara Samuelsson |
| Relative | Brother – Torbjörn Samuelsson |
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Magnus Samuelsson (born December 21, 1969), is a Swedish actor, former Strongman and the 1998 World's Strongest Man. Known as the 'king of the stones', he made it to the World's Strongest Man podium 5 times and the finals 10 times and is regarded as one of the greatest strongmen in history.[2]
The son of a former Swedish arm wrestling champion, he has also been ranked among the best arm wrestlers in Europe during early to mid 90's with a second place in 1993 as his best performance.[3] He was also renowned for having 'the world's strongest arms and hands'.[4]
- ^ Magnus Samuelsson Strongman.org
- ^ "Magnus Samuelsson". strongmanarchives.com. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "EAF European Championships Results (1991-1999)".
- ^ Randall J. Strossen (January 20, 2005). "Magnus Samuelsson: World's Strongest Arms and Hands". IronMind Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved September 28, 2024.