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The Greatest of All Time - Žydrūnas Savickas


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Widely considered the greatest strongman to have ever lived, Žydrūnas Savickas has a list of accomplishments that pales everything in comparison. Setting over 70 world records in his strongman career, "Big Z"'s rap sheet includes:

  • World's Strongest Man
    • 4× Winner: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014
    • 6× Runner-up (record for most 2nd-place finishes)
    • Arnold Strongman Classic
      • 8× Champion (2003–2008, 2014, 2016)
      • Holds the record for the most wins at this event
      • Europe’s Strongest Man:
        • 3× Winner (2010, 2012, 2013)
        • Lithuania’s Strongest Man:
          • 16× Champion (1998–2005, 2007–2014)
          • And the list goes on. We had the opportunity to talk to the GOAT himself and learn some of the ways he approaches competing and his ultimate goal. Turns out it is the most simple thing... just win.

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