Hafthor Bjornsson aims to break deadlift world record

The Game of Thrones star will attempt to lift over 1,124 pounds at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Hafþór 'THOR' Björnsson, the actor who played 'The Mountain' on Game of Thrones, will attempt to break the world record deadlift of 1,124 pounds at the Enhanced Games competition in Las Vegas on May 24, 2026.

Why it matters

Björnsson is one of the world's strongest men, having won the World's Strongest Man competition in 2018. His attempt to break the deadlift world record will draw major attention to the sport of strongman competitions and showcase the incredible feats of strength these athletes can achieve.

The details

Björnsson will try to surpass the current world record deadlift of 1,124 pounds set by Eddie Hall in 2016. The Enhanced Games is a high-profile strongman competition that features some of the world's top strength athletes competing in events that test their raw power and lifting abilities.

  • Björnsson will attempt the record-breaking lift on May 24, 2026 at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

The players

Hafthor Bjornsson

An Icelandic professional strongman and actor, best known for playing 'The Mountain' on the HBO series Game of Thrones.

Eddie Hall

A British professional strongman who currently holds the world record for the heaviest deadlift at 1,124 pounds.

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What they’re saying

“I believe I can deadlift over 1,124 pounds. I've been training hard and I'm confident I can break the world record.”

— Hafthor Bjornsson (USA Today)

What’s next

Björnsson's attempt to break the deadlift world record will be a highly anticipated event at the Enhanced Games on May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas.

The takeaway

Hafthor Björnsson's quest to set a new deadlift world record showcases the incredible feats of strength that top strongman competitors can achieve, drawing more attention to the sport and its elite athletes.