Gregg Ernst Backlift World Record
This is a mini documentary that CTV did of Gregg Ernst back in 1993, just weeks after he set the world record in the backlift – 5340 lbs – by lifting two Ford Festivas on a platform.
Canadian strongman’s record hidden for 21 years
Guinness record category dropped after Gregg Ernst back-lifted 2,422 kg to set the record in 1993. 21 years later, he has finally made the record books.
Gregg Ernst | |
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Born | Gregg Ernst September 30, 1961 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia |
Occupation | Strongman Powerlifting |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 326 lb (148 kg) |
Competition record | ||
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Strongman | ||
Representing Canada | ||
World’s Strongest Man | ||
6th | 1991 World’s Strongest Man | |
7th | 1992 World’s Strongest Man | |
Canada’s Strongest Man | ||
1st | 1990 | |
1st | 1991 | |
Nova Scotia Farmer’s Walk | ||
1st | 1988 | |
1st | 1989 | |
Powerlifting | ||
Representing Canada | ||
Atlantic Powerlifting Championships | ||
1st | 1982 | +125kg |
1st | 1983 | +125kg |
Gregg Ernst is an old school dinosaur raw and natural strongman.
He wents on to compete twice at the World’s Strongest Man.
Personal Records
- Squat – 750 pounds (340 kg)
- Deadlift – 800 pounds (360 kg)
- Bench Press – 510 pounds (230 kg)
Sources: http://johnkoenig.squarespace.com/journal/2015/3/14/meeting-gregg-ernst-old-school-crazy-strong-canadian.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregg_Ernst
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