David Horne (strongman)

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David Horne born Johnstone, Scotland on 22 May 1962.

David has had a long and varied career as a strength sports competitor, including the following: Tug of War (1986-87), Armwrestling (1988-89, 1993, 1999-02, 2005-), Strongman (1989-1992), All-Round Weightlifting (1989-95) Powerlifting (1989), Grip Contests (1991-2007), Strandpulling (1993). David also has a huge collection of very rare strength memorabilia, and is a respected strength historian, coach, strongman, grip athlete and mentor.

[edit] Competitive achievements:

Champion of Champions (Grip) Winner 2005

European Grip Champion 2004

British Grip Champion (10 times) 1994, 95, 96, 97, 98, 01, 02, 03, 04, 07.

British Armwrestling Champion 2001

International All-Round Weightlifting Champion 95kg class (3 times) 1990, 91, 92

British All-Round Weightlifting Champion 95kg class (4 times) 1990, 91, 92, 93

Winner of Steve Gardner’s Strongman Series 1991

[edit] Records and achievements:

David has many world records and impressive achievements to his name, including (amongst many others):

Two Hands Pinch Lift on the adjustable Euro apparatus of 115kg, 05/04/08 (world record).

Having torn 2 packs of cards in half (jokers included), 108 cards. 27/7/95.

Having lifted the Dinnie Stones together (total weight 785lb) 3 times, also lifted the large 440lb stone with one hand for 20 consecutive reps, [all with no hook grip]. Done at Potarch on a wet day 5/4/98 in front of David Webster and Gordon Dinnie. One Hand Pinch Lift of 67.5k L/H. 12/6/01

One Hand Lift (with no hook grip) 335k [1” lift] 28/7/01

Table Top Wrist Curl 302.5k 3/8/02