Johnny Wahlqvist Explained
Johnny Wahlqvist (in Trelleborg – 30 January 2017) was a Swedish powerlifter. One of Sweden's most successful champions, specifically in bench press,[1] he competed and won in the national, European, and world championships.[2]
He appeared in several television programs, namely Talang Sverige and Boston Tea Party.
He died at the age of 43 in the cardiac intensive care unit in Ystad, following a heart failure.[3] [4] [5]
Peak measurements
- Height: 69 inches
- Weight: 400 pounds in 2012
- Chest: 72½ inches at 400 pounds bodyweight.
- Biceps (Flexed): 26 inch at 400 pounds bodyweight.
- Shoulder circumference: 84 inches at 400 pounds bodyweight.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: AS of June 2012 he is the swedish record holder for 'bench press-only'. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160331101946/http://iof3.idrottonline.se/SvenskaStyrkelyftforbundet/TavlingResultat/Svenskarekord/Senior/. 31 March 2016. 26 May 2012.
- News: 25 May 2012. 1 August 2024. 20 frallor och 12 ägg – till frukost. 20 rolls and 12 eggs – for breakfast. sv. Aftonbladet.
- News: Sportprofilen Johnny Wahlqvist är död – blev 43 år. Andersson. Jan Peter. Expressen. sv. 1 February 2017. 1 August 2024.
- News: Vännen om Johnny Wahlqvists sista tid. 1 February 2017. Andersson. Jan Peter. Expressen. sv. 1 August 2024.
- News: 2 February 2017. Ruotsalaisen maailmanmestarin sydän petti vain 43-vuotiaana – painoi yli 180 kiloa. Knuuttila. Mikko. gfi. Ilta-Sanomat. 1 August 2024.
