Date of Birth: November 26, 1988
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Hafthor Bjornsson, also known as Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, is an Icelandic professional strongman, actor, and former professional basketball player. Born on November 26, 1988, in Reykjavík, Iceland, Hafthor rose to international fame for his extraordinary feats of strength and his role as Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Standing at an imposing 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) and weighing around 344 pounds (156 kilograms) during his peak, Hafthor is a towering figure in both the entertainment and sports worlds. Hafthor began his career as a basketball player, playing for several teams in Iceland’s Division I and Division II. However, his basketball career was cut short due to a recurring ankle injury. He then transitioned to strongman competitions, quickly making a name for himself. Hafthor won the World’s Strongest Man title in 2018 and has multiple victories in the Europe’s Strongest Man and Arnold Strongman Classic competitions. In addition to his strongman career, Hafthor has ventured into acting and business. He owns a gym in Iceland called Thor’s Power Gym and has a line of fitness products. Hafthor is also a public speaker and influencer, using his platform to inspire others in fitness and strength training.
5 Interesting Facts about Hafthor Bjornsson
1. Hafthor Bjornsson holds the world record for the heaviest deadlift, lifting 501 kilograms (1,104 pounds) in May 2020.
2. He won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2018.
3. Hafthor played the role of Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in “Game of Thrones” from 2014 to 2019.
4. He began his athletic career as a professional basketball player before switching to strongman competitions.
5. Hafthor has a tattoo of Jón Páll Sigmarsson, a legendary Icelandic strongman, on his calf.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hafthor Bjornsson
1. “Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do something. Good things come to those who work their asses off.”
2. “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
3. “I love the challenge of pushing myself to the limit.”
4. “Success in life comes when you simply refuse to give up, with goals so strong that obstacles, failure, and loss only act as motivation.”
5. “Hard work pays off, and dreams do come true.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Hafthor Bjornsson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Hafthor Bjornsson has one child, a son named Stormur Magni Hafþórsson, who was born in 2020 with his wife, Kelsey Henson.
Relevant Links
1. [Hafthor Bjornsson’s IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5481528/
2. [Hafthor Bjornsson’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thorbjornsson/
3. [Hafthor Bjornsson’s Official Website](https://hafthorbjornsson.com/
4. [Hafthor Bjornsson’s World Record Deadlift](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KjPpXxk0eA
5. [Hafthor Bjornsson’s Strongman Profile](https://www.strongman.org/athletes/hafthor-bjornsson/
