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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.