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Eddie Hall

Eddie Hall is a British retired strongman competitor and mixed martial artist, best known for becoming the 2017 World’s Strongest Man and for setting a then-world record deadlift of 500 kg.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Eddie Hall is a British retired strongman and mixed martial artist, best known for his 2017 World's Strongest Man title and a historic 500 kg deadlift. He remains a prominent figure in strength sports and combat sports.

Strongman career and deadlift record

Hall dominated the UK strongman scene, winning England's Strongest Man, Britain's Strongest Man, and UK's Strongest Man multiple times. His career peak was the 2017 World's Strongest Man title. In 2016, he became the first person to deadlift 500 kg (1,102 lb), a milestone that set the benchmark for the sport.

Combat sports career

After retiring from strongman, Hall moved into mixed martial arts and combat sports. He has remained a public figure, training and competing in a new athletic discipline while maintaining his strongman legacy.

Personal life and physical stats

Edward Stephen Hall was born on 15 January 1988 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England. He is 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) tall and currently weighs about 157 kg (345 lb), though his competition weight once reached 196.5 kg. He is married to Alexandra Hall.

In short

  • Won the 2017 World's Strongest Man title
  • First person to deadlift 500 kg (half a tonne)
  • Known by the nickname 'The Beast'
  • Transitioned from strongman to mixed martial arts

Quick questions

How much does Eddie Hall weigh?
Recent athlete profiles list him at about 157 kg (345 lb), though his weight has varied between roughly 142 kg and 196.5 kg at different times.
How tall is Eddie Hall?
He is commonly listed at 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in).
What is Eddie Hall's deadlift record?
His best-known record is the 500 kg (1,102 lb) deadlift, making him the first person to lift half a tonne.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Hall
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, spouse, retired strongman status, 2017 World's Strongest Man, 500 kg deadlift, and bodyweight range.
  2. Giants Live — https://giants-live.com/athlete/eddie-hall/
    Supports: Height, reported weight, nickname, birthplace, and 500 kg deadlift information.
  3. bet365 News — https://news.bet365.com/en-gb/article/eddie-hall-in-profile/2025050614204574446
    Supports: Height, weight range, and 500 kg deadlift details.
  4. The Sun — https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/7184255/eddie-hall-worlds-strongest-man-lift-tall-weigh/
    Supports: 2017 World's Strongest Man, height, weight, and discussion of his deadlift and competition status.