Working out at home seems much easier when you’re a world-class strongman. One of the fastest-growing games on Twitch is also one of the oldest. [33] This was his first main acting role, and he is the third person to depict the character after Conan Stevens played the role in season 1 and Ian Whyte in season 2. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson "The Mountain from GOT" Chess Lesson !hafthor !pogchamps. Today at 9:47 AM. [9][10], Between 2004 and 2006 Hafþór played 32 games for the Icelandic junior national basketball teams. @thorbjornsson which champ are you maining in LoL? [23] He came in sixth overall. After 10 games it was discovered that he had been playing with a broken bone in his ankle and would require surgery. . Bring it on! , Your pride and joy are being shown for the whole world to see, Hafþor!!! https://m.twitch.tv/hafthorjulius Link is i Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson with his wife Kelsey Henson at the Game of Thrones season 8 premiere Credit: Splash News. On October 14, Forsen responded to the challenge simply stating, “Alright. Once his set was over, Björnsson let out a wild victory cry and proudly declared the 970 lbs he had just thrown around “lightweight.”, “F*ck yeah lightweight, let’s go!” the strongman bellowed. Top set 440kg/970lbs 3…” In an online video interview by Mulligan Brothers published 21 December 2019, Hafþór lamented not having seen his daughter in three years. Just curious. Link is in my bio! I assume, Tried that energy drink few days ago Check you pm Viking bro. Forget the variety streams, dude.”. [36] His father, Björn, stands at 203 cm (6 ft 8 in),[18] and his mother, Ragnheiður, is also of very tall stature. The couple garnered attention for the difference in their respective heights, as Henson is 157 cm (5 ft 2 in). الله يعين اللي بيقتلك او بيخرب عليك بتروح بيتهم وتنيك امه, @thorbjornsson Do you have a playstation. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, better known as The Mountain in Game of Thrones, casually deadlifted 970 lbs for viewers on Twitch in his ongoing pursuit at setting a new world record. In 2005 he joined FSu Selfoss, also in the Icelandic Division I. After psyching himself up for a few moments The Mountain lifted the bar, which bent like a wet noodle from the weight, not once, but three times. [42], Since late 2017, Hafþór had been dating Kelsey Henson, a Canadian waitress. On 26 September 2020, Hafþór and Henson welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. It typically affects one side of the face, but it can impact both sides of a person’s face. To all my dear strongman fans, I have a small announcement. Hafþór played the lead role in the Philadelphia Renaissance Faire during their debut season in 2015. During his October 13 broadcast, the Canadian exploded in excitement after setting a new personal record when beating Minecraft. The previous Elephant Bar deadlift world record of 468 kg (1,032 lb) was set by Jerry Pritchett at the Arnold Strongman Classic 2017. The symptoms typically get worse for 48 hours after they start, and then get better after two weeks. You get to uppdate your gaming pc and online setup , What server are you on for LoL? Feels so good to be back home, in my own office, with a can of @reignbodyfuel in hand. They lived together in Reykjavik. It will take months to beat that s**t! It got worse over the course of the day and then it got completely paralyzed.” Björnsson says his friends were worried that he was having a stroke and insisted that he go to the ER, where doctors performed several tests. “Other than that I feel good.” (He ended up winning the competition, by the way.). [34] Hafþór was cast for the role of Mongkut in the 2017 film Kickboxer: Retaliation. While the chess community has achieved a lot of success on its own, this latest move illustrates the power of influencers to broaden the appeal of a brand.”. He first competed in the World's Strongest Man in 2011, placing sixth. I spent a good amount of time at the hospital as doctors ran some tests on me. Reynir recalled in 2014 that Hafþór worked on the family farm outside Reykjavík as a child and "was always big, even when he wasn't tall". Wow exciting!!! [47], Hafþór has several tattoos including those in relation to Norse deities and the Viking culture. “Holy s**t!” he screamed as beast died. Some are casual visitors to our game, some are becoming obsessed. Doctors aren’t totally sure what causes Bell’s Palsy, but some think that a viral infection like viral meningitis or herpes simplex (the virus that causes the common cold) is to blame. Congratulations! “33! All images on ImgInn are from Instagram Api. [19] He won the 2011 Strongest Man in Iceland contest on 4 June 2011,[20] and the 2011 Iceland's Strongest Man contest on 18 June 2011. He also improved on his elephant bar world record, increasing it to 474 kg (1,045 lb) with his second attempt. Shoutout to the big streamers who've discovered chess. He even played alongside Game of Thrones star and professional strongman Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. That I have caught some virus called Bells Palsy which causes half of my face getting paralysed. The complete schedule is here. I play a lot of league of legends too. “Luckily I was informed there was nothing to worry about,” he wrote. 3x Europe's Strongest Man. Celebrating, the 24-year-old called out Forsen and dared him to pass his speedrun time. , Ahh!! Hafþór has a daughter, Theresa Líf, with his former girlfriend Thelma Björk Steimann. Taking part again in ensuing years, he placed third in 2012, 2013 and 2015. According to SullyGnome, a partner at analytics firm StreamElements, the hours watched on Twitch for chess have nearly doubled every month this year; in May, the number topped more than 8 million hours watched. Hafþór became won the competition in the year 2018. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Icelandic: [ˈhafθour ˈjuːlijʏs ˈpjœr̥sɔn] (); in English transliterated as Hafthor; born 26 November 1988) is an Icelandic former professional strongman and actor.He is the first person to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe's Strongest Man and World's Strongest Man in the same calendar year. The former Overwatch pro is one of the most followed channels on the platform, and consistently pulls in 30-40k viewers each time he goes live. This is about all you have energy for when you have a newborn! He appeared as "King Thor", the leader of a Viking raiding party intent on capturing the city of Amman. Despite releasing over a decade ago, Minecraft continues to be one of the most popular games on Twitch. He even played alongside Game of Thrones star and professional strongman Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. Twitch numbers are up in general, while esports competitions and games like Valorant have seen notable jumps. Björnsson has said he’ll still attempt the 501kg lift on the same day, but whether or not it will happen in the Middle East or at his home remains to be seen. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson - The Mountain. About to go live on twitch!!! According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bell’s palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis that’s caused by damage or trauma to a person’s facial nerves, which run up each side of the face. [27], In May 2020 Hafþór stated that he would never return to a Giants Live event or a World's Strongest Man competition, thus statedly ending Hafþór's participation in World's Strongest Man. George Clooney and Sylvester Stallone are two other celebrities who are reported to have had disease before recovering from it. Forget variety, Forsen. It can last from a week to a few months apparently. Popular Twitch star Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel lost it after achieving an incredible Minecraft speedrun time. Forgot account? According to Lengyel, everything seemed to just click and fall into place during his latest Minecraft run. Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. Twitch streamer LosPollosTV sets new world record for longest livestream, UFC’s Chris Weidman pauses Twitch fight review at the worst moment, Smash Ultimate community divided over Minecraft Steve fighter reveal, Mr Beast gives away thousands in “impossible” Minecraft challenge. He became the first actor to portray Clegane in more than one continuous season with his appearances in seasons four through eight. I didn't see you as a gamer, there is more to Hafthor than meets the eye. Feels so good to be back home, in my own office, with a can of. A post shared by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) on Mar 31, 2017 at 12:12pm PDT, Björnsson said that he wanted his fans to be aware of his health condition so that they didn’t think he was in a bad mood if they encountered him at the Europe’s Strongest Man competition. [26] Hafþór won the 2018 World's Strongest Man,[1][2] thus becoming the first Icelander to win the title since Magnús Ver Magnússon in 1996. The surge has been led by Hikaru Nakamura, a five-time US chess champion and the youngest American to ever achieve the grandmaster title. Create New Account. Other than that I feel good and look forward to battling it out with the guys for the Title of Europe's Strongest Man 2017 and putting on a great show for all you guys! Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson - The Mountain. Men's Health participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Message our main account @salvatore.franco.brand and tell them we sent you! xQc challenged the fellow Twitch personality to attempt to beat his record. EU? So please keep that in mind if you come to Europe's Strongest Man tomorrow and get pictures with me that I'm not in a bad mood I just can't really smile for pictures haha! Beat that s**t!” He then hilariously called out Forsen who has also been speedrunning Minecraft. Right now playing with my brothers.. Only good thing with covid. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Log In. [5] He missed most of the 2006–2007 season after a screw in his ankle shattered and had to be fixed by another surgery. In 2020, streamers like xQc have been trying to beat the game in record time in front of viewers. I love warzone!! © Photo by Andrew Halseid-Budd / Getty Images. The current deadlift world record of 1102 lbs (500 kilos) was set by former English strongman Eddie ‘The Beast’ Hall, who actually briefly lost consciousness after getting the weights down and setting the record. [citation needed], In January 2015, at the World's Strongest Viking competition held in Norway, Hafþór carried a 10-metre-long (33 ft), 650-kilogram (1,430 lb) log for five steps, thus breaking a 1,000-year-old record set by Orm Storolfsson. 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[41][43][44] On 21 October 2018, Hafþór announced that he and Henson had married. Forget it. [18], Hafþór finished in second place at the inaugural Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic in November 2010, behind Brian Shaw. [45][46] On 11 April 2020, Hafþór announced on his Instagram page that he and Henson were expecting their first child together. The World's Strongest Man 2018 3 X Arnold Strongman Classic Champion 5 X Europe's Strongest Man The Mountain from Game Of Thrones

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