Glenn Ross

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Glenn Ross
Personal information
Full name	Glenn Ross
Date of birth	May 27, 1971 (age 35)
Place of birth	County Down, Northern Ireland
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Nickname	The Daddy

Glenn Ross (Born 27 May 1971 in County Down, Northern Ireland) is a British International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in 3 World's Strongest Man Competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions.

[edit] Strongman Career

He won Britain’s Strongest Man competition in 1999, 2000 and 2001.

In 2003, Ross lifted 3 cars with the rear wheels completely off the ground, the combined weight including the frames of the 3 Citroen Saxos was 3 tonne. This was in aid of Cancer Research.

He has competed in the World's Strongest Man Competition on 5 occasions.

Ross holds many Strongman records:

• Giant Log - 115kg - 19 reps
• Steel Log - 300mm diameter - 175kg max - 12 reps
• Deadlifted 3 Citroen Saxos at once from the back below the knees - combined weight 2750kg
• Held a 1200kg Citroen Berlingo Van for 2mins 56 secs
• Held a 1400kg BMW car - 76 secs
• Held up 2 Citroen Saxos from the back combined weight 1700kg for 1 min 7 secs

[edit] Size

Although he is only 6'1", he weighs a staggering 450 lbs (32 stone) making him one of the heaviest strongmen in the world. His colossal frame is emphasised in his body measurements; his neck is 24 inches, his bicep 24.5 inches, his chest is 63 inches and his thighs are 35 inches, aswell as a 50 inch waist.

His huge size often gives him an advantage in many of the events. For example in the atlas stones he often uses his huge stomach to rest the large stones on as he attempts to get them up. Due to his weight he often tires easily and in some events he has fell to the ground as a result of exhaustion.

[edit] Personal

He has also appeared on several TV shows including Kelly Show, They Think it's All Over and John Daley Show.

Ross is married with two children.