Glenn Ross
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| Date of birth | March 5, 1971 (age 35) | ||
| Place of birth | County Down, Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m | ||
| Weight | 215 kg | ||
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 three World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions. He is currently the UK's strongest man as the winner of 2006.
[edit] Strongman career
Ross won Britain’s Strongest Man competition in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2006.
In 2003, Ross lifted three cars with the rear wheels completely off the ground, the combined weight including the frames of the three Citroen Saxos was 3 tonnes. This was in aid of Cancer Research.
He has competed in the World's Strongest Man competition on five occasions.
Ross holds many Strongman records:
- Giant Log - 115 kg - 19 reps
- Steel Log - 300 mm diameter - 175 kg max - 12 reps
- Deadlifted 3 Citroen Saxos at once from the back below the knees - combined weight 2750 kg
- Held a 1200kg Citroen Berlingo Van for 2 min 56 s
- Held a 1400 kg BMW car - 76 s
- Held up 2 Citroen Saxos from the back combined weight 1700 kg for 1 min 7 s
- Deadlift - Lifted 430 kg (WR: 455 kg) 2006 UK strongest man
Glenn's usual catchphrase during strongman competitions is "Who's the daddy?!!".
[edit] Size
Although he is only 6'1" (1.85 m), he weighs a staggering 476 lb (34 stone, 215 kg) 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 biceps 24½ inches, his chest is 63 inches and his thighs are 35 inches, as well 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 fallen to the ground as a result of exhaustion.
[edit] Personal
Ross has appeared on several TV shows, including Kelly Show, They Think it's All Over, the John Daley Show, Harry Hill's TV Burp and Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth. Ross works as a bouncer when he is not training.
Ross is married with two children.
