Hafthor Bjornsson set a world record in the deadlift on Saturday, hoisting 1,104.52 pounds (501 kilograms). The 31-year-old set the record in his native Iceland. Known as "Thor," the 6-foot-9, 425-pound Bjornsson broke the previous record of 1,102.31 pounds (500 kilograms), set by England's Eddie Hall in 2016. read more https://www.espn.com/olympics/weigh...son-breaks-world-record-501-kilogram-deadlift