Beloved Olympian, Strongman dead at 75
Tributes have flowed for a beloved three-time Olympian and two-time World’s Strongest Man, who died at the age of 75.
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Wild Mt Everest find drops historical bomb
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Legendary bodybuilder dead aged 60
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Strongman dad’s kneecaps ‘shoot into thighs’
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Surfer unconscious after terrifying wipe-out
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Moment surfer shredded by monster wave
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Olympic champ pulls plug after historic first
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Nightmare injury wipes out champion team
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’Monstrous’ bodybuilder dead at age 36
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Heads turn as Raygun shares kiss photo
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