Thursday, December 13, 2007

  • G.W. Rolandow

    • G.W. Rolandow was a Swiss Strongman who publically challenged Sandow to a contest on several occasions only to have Sandow turn him down each time.

    Rolandow accomplished the following lifts:

  • One Arm Snatch - (Right Arm) 180 pounds
  • Bent Press - 298 Pounds
  • Partial Deadlift 1650 Pounds
  • Tomb of Hercules Support - 3500 Pounds
  • Card Tearing - three card decks at once

    		• G.W. RolandowG.W. Rolandow
    Rolandow could also jump over a table, 36 inches high and 25 inches wide while holding a 75 pound dumbbell in each hand.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Thursday, December 13, 2007

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