Chris van der Linde explained
Chris van der Linde |
Birth Date: | 29 March 1991 |
Nationality: | South African |
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Chris van der Linde (born 29 March 1991) is a South African Strongman competitor from Bloemfontein, South Africa.[1] The winner of 2019 Africa's Strongest Man competition, van der Linde was selected to the World's Strongest Man competition in 2021 held in Sacramento, California.[2]
He is the reigning African Deadlift record holder.[3]
Personal records
- Deadlift – 455abbr=onNaNabbr=on (African Record)
→ van der Linde also held the previous record when he deadlifted 440abbr=onNaNabbr=on, surpassing Eben le Roux's 420abbr=onNaNabbr=on which was unbeaten for five years[4]
- Log press – 190abbr=onNaNabbr=on
- Axle press – 175abbr=onNaNabbr=on (South African Record)
Notes and References
- Web site: Chris van der Linde . 14 October 2024. Strongman Archives. 25 November 2018.
- Web site: Chris van der Linde. 14 October 2024. Giants Live. 6 May 2018.
- Web site: Chris Van der Linde Sets New African Deadlift Record of 455 Kilograms (1,003.1 Pounds). 14 October 2024. www.barbend.com. 19 March 2019.
- Web site: Strongman Chris Van Der Linde Pulled a New African Deadlift Record of 440 kg. 14 October 2024. www.fitnessvolt.com. 30 November 2021.