‘Game of Thrones’ actor claims deadlift world record
By AFP
04 May 2020 |
11:00 am
Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane in the Game of Thrones television series, claims a deadlift world record of 501 kilogrammes or 1,104 pounds.
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