By Tom Tapp
01.05.2020 - 14:53 / nypost.com
A global pandemic isn’t keeping the Mountain from “Game of Thrones” from being, well, the Mountain.
Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, a k a Thor, the 6-foot-9, 425-pound actor who played Cersei Lannister’s undead henchman in the final five seasons of the HBO hit, is attempting to break the 500-kg deadlift record from ReykjavÍk, Iceland, as part of the World’s Ultimate Strongman Competition on Saturday, May 2 at noon.
The event will air live on ESPN and stream live on CoreSports.World with commentary
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Game Of Thrones actor and strongman Hafthor Bjornsson broke the deadlift world record during his Livestream event on Saturday (May 2, 2020).
“Game of Thrones” actor Hafthor Bjornsson set yet another strength record. The actor who rose to fame playing Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane on the immensely popular HBO fantasy drama series can add yet another feather in the cap of his decorated fitness career.
The Mountain is at the top of the deadlift world. Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane on the HBO series, set a deadlift world record by lifting 1,104 pounds on Saturday.
Hafthor Bjornsson's record 1,104 pound lift was livestreamed on Instagram
Hafthor Bjornsson, better known as Ser Gregor Clegane or the Mountain on “Game of Thrones”, just set a new world record.