Magnus Samuelsson

Magnus Samuelsson
Personal information
NationalitySwedish
BornKarl Samuelsson
(1969-12-21) December 21, 1969
Occupation(s)Strongman, Armwrestling, Actor
Years active1995–2008
Height201 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Weight148–154 kg (326–340 lb)
Spouse
Kristin Samuelsson
ChildrenDavid Samuelsson
Sara Samuelsson
RelativeBrother – Torbjörn Samuelsson
Medal record
Strongman
Representing  Sweden
World's Strongest Man
10th 1995 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 1996 World's Strongest Man
3rd 1997 World's Strongest Man
1st 1998 World's Strongest Man
5th 1999 World's Strongest Man
3rd 2000 World's Strongest Man
2nd 2001 World's Strongest Man
10th 2002 World's Strongest Man
4th 2003 World's Strongest Man
3rd 2004 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2006 World's Strongest Man
5th 2007 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2008 World's Strongest Man
World Muscle Power Championships
3rd 2001
2nd 1996
Europe's Strongest Man
2nd 2000
3rd 2001
Strongman Super Series
2nd 2001 Holland Grand Prix
3rd 2001 Czech Grand Prix
1st 2001 Sweden Grand Prix
1st 2001 Overall Champion
1st 2004 Sweden Grand Prix
3rd 2004/05 Overall
1st 2008 Sweden Super Series
Arnold Strongman Classic
10th 2005 Arnold Strongman Classic
World Strongman Challenge
1st 1998
2nd 1999
2nd 2001
European Open
3rd 1997
Helsinki Grand Prix
2nd 1998
2nd 2000
Sweden's Strongest Man
1st 1995
1st 1996
1st 1997
1st 1999
1st 2000
1st 2001
1st 2003
1st 2004
1st 2005

Magnus Samuelsson (born December 21, 1969), is a Swedish former strongman, arm wrestler and actor. The winner of the 1998 World's Strongest Man, he made it to the World's Strongest Man podium 5 times and the finals 10 times. He also won Sweden's Strongest Man a record nine times.

Being called the 'king of the stones' due to his prowess in stonelifting, he was also renowned for having the world's strongest arms and hands. Throughout his career, he won 13 international competitions and set 18 world records, and is regarded as one of the greatest strongmen in history.