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Eddie Hall

Eddie Hall is a British retired strongman competitor and mixed martial artist, best known for becoming the 2017 World’s Strongest Man and for setting a then-world record deadlift of 500 kg.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Eddie Hall is a British retired strongman competitor and mixed martial artist, best known for becoming the 2017 World’s Strongest Man and for setting a then-world record deadlift of 500 kg. He is also known by the nickname "The Beast" and has remained a prominent public figure in strength sports and combat sports.

Early life and background

Edward Stephen Hall was born on 15 January 1988 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England. He later became known as one of the most prominent figures in modern strongman competition.

Strongman career

Hall won major national titles multiple times, including England's Strongest Man, Britain's Strongest Man, and UK's Strongest Man. His career peak came with his 2017 World's Strongest Man victory.

Deadlift world record

Hall is widely recognized for becoming the first man to deadlift 500 kg in 2016. That lift was a major milestone in strongman history and was long treated as the benchmark record.

Later combat sports career

After retiring from strongman competition, Hall moved into combat sports and mixed martial arts. He has remained a public sports figure beyond strength athletics.

Key facts

  • Eddie Hall won the 2017 World's Strongest Man title.
  • He became the first person to deadlift 500 kg, completed in 2016.
  • He is commonly reported at about 1.9 m tall and around 157 kg in recent athlete profiles.
  • His recorded bodyweight has varied widely, with earlier competition weights up to about 196.5 kg.
  • He is married to Alexandra Hall.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Eddie Hall weigh?
Recent athlete profiles list him at about 157 kg (345 lb), though other sources report he has weighed between roughly 142 kg and 196.5 kg at different times.
How tall is Eddie Hall?
He is commonly listed at 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in).
What is Eddie Hall's deadlift record?
His best-known record is the 500 kg (1,102 lb) deadlift, which made him the first person to lift half a tonne.
Who is Eddie Hall's wife?
Eddie Hall's spouse is Alexandra Hall.
Did Eddie Hall fight the Mountain?
No verified result in the provided sources shows Eddie Hall fighting "the Mountain"; the sources only confirm his strongman career and later combat-sports activity.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Hall
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, spouse, retired strongman status, 2017 World's Strongest Man, 500 kg deadlift, and bodyweight range.
  2. Giants Live — https://giants-live.com/athlete/eddie-hall/
    Supports: Height, reported weight, nickname, birthplace, and 500 kg deadlift information.
  3. bet365 News — https://news.bet365.com/en-gb/article/eddie-hall-in-profile/2025050614204574446
    Supports: Height, weight range, and 500 kg deadlift details.
  4. The Sun — https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/7184255/eddie-hall-worlds-strongest-man-lift-tall-weigh/
    Supports: 2017 World's Strongest Man, height, weight, and discussion of his deadlift and competition status.