Gregg Ernst Backlift World Record
This is a mini documentary that CTV did of Gregg Ernst back in 1993, just weeks after he set the world record in the backlift – 5340 lbs – by lifting two Ford Festivas on a platform.
Canadian strongman’s record hidden for 21 years
Guinness record category dropped after Gregg Ernst back-lifted 2,422 kg to set the record in 1993. 21 years later, he has finally made the record books.
| Gregg Ernst | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gregg Ernst September 30, 1961  Lunenburg, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Strongman Powerlifting |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 326 lb (148 kg) |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Strongman | ||
| Representing Canada |
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| World’s Strongest Man | ||
| 6th | 1991 World’s Strongest Man | |
| 7th | 1992 World’s Strongest Man | |
| Canada’s Strongest Man | ||
| 1st | 1990 | |
| 1st | 1991 | |
| Nova Scotia Farmer’s Walk | ||
| 1st | 1988 | |
| 1st | 1989 | |
| Powerlifting | ||
| Representing Canada |
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| Atlantic Powerlifting Championships | ||
| 1st | 1982 | +125kg |
| 1st | 1983 | +125kg |
Gregg Ernst is an old school dinosaur raw and natural strongman.
He wents on to compete twice at the World’s Strongest Man.
Personal Records
- Squat – 750 pounds (340 kg)
- Deadlift – 800 pounds (360 kg)
- Bench Press – 510 pounds (230 kg)
Sources: http://johnkoenig.squarespace.com/journal/2015/3/14/meeting-gregg-ernst-old-school-crazy-strong-canadian.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregg_Ernst
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