British Olympian & former world’s strongest man is de.ad

Three-time Olympian and former world’s strongest man Geoff Capes has d!ed at the age of 75, his family have announced

British Olympian & former world’s strongest man is de.ad

Capes is Great Britain’s greatest ever shot putter and still holds the record for the longest throw, which he set in 1980 with a distance of 21.68m.

Away from athletics, Capes was crowned the World’s Strongest Man on two occasions, first taking the crown in 1983 and becoming a two-time champion two years later.

In a statement, Capes’ family said: ‘The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October.

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