On August 9, 2025, Thor was crowned the strongest man in Iceland for the twelfth time. In September, he further stunned strongman enthusiasts by beating his previous record with the deadlift, lifting 510 kilograms and claiming a new world record for the heaviest deadlift of all time. Of course, the list of accolades the 6-foot-2 titan has racked up includes the 2018 World’s Strongest Man trophy, three Arnold Strongman Classic titles from 2018 to 2020, and in a recent Instagram post, Thor claimed an unofficial world record for throwing a weight bag over a bar while in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson claims unofficial record with one arm pocket above the bar
“No one has ever done this,” the strongman wrote as he edited the video for his 4.4 million IG followers. “24 kilograms (52.9 pounds), 16 feet (high), 4 meters out. Unofficial world record!”
In the clip, Thor grabs the heavy bag with his left arm and performs a few practice swings before explosively throwing it over his shoulder. He then turns around and watches as he sails comfortably over a 16-foot beam decorated with the Scottish flag. The one-arm-over-the-bar event comes from the ancient Scottish Highland games and requires the weight to be held between the legs before swinging and releasing. Thor already holds the world record for this event after throwing 56 pounds (25.5 kilograms) over a twenty-foot and three-inch (6.17 meters) beam in 2022.
In fact, at the time of writing, Thor has broken the world record for the one-arm weighted bag throw a whopping twelve times and is considered the best to ever compete in the event. “Absolutely fantastic to watch,” one follower wrote upon seeing this latest feat. “What an animal,” wrote another.
Thor was in town for Aberdeen’s 2025 Rogue Invitational, which was won by Canadian Mitchell Hooper. No doubt the two behemoths are once again on a collision course.
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