Don Pope

Don Pope
Personal information
Born (1972-01-10) January 10, 1972 (age 52)[1]
North Ridgeville, Ohio
OccupationStrongman Runs Pope Fitness in North Ridgeville Ohio
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1]
Medal record
Strongman
Representing  United States
World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2003 World's Strongest Man
8th 2005 World's Strongest Man
3rd 2006 World's Strongest Man
9th 2007 World's Strongest Man
Strongman Super Series
3rd 2005 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix

Don Pope (born January 10, 1972) from North Ridgeville, Ohio[2] is an American former strongman competitor. He is best known for participating in the World's Strongest Man finals of 2005, 2006 and 2007. His best finish was 3rd at the 2006 World's Strongest Man competition.[3] Don has a maximum dead lift of 800 pounds (363 kg), and can squat nearly 1000 pounds (450 kg). He is also a school teacher by trade.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Don Pope at theworldsstrongestman.com". Archived from the original on 2008-01-17. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
  2. ^ Elyria Chronicle Telegram Archives, Mar 13, 2007, p. 23 Retrieved 2018-05-28.
  3. ^ "David Horne's World of Grip".
  4. ^ "Don Pope - XTREME STRONGMAN". Archived from the original on 2010-01-27. Retrieved 2010-05-12.


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