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If you are as much a Game Of Thrones fan as I am, you have definitely noticed the amazing locations in the Westoros world. [14] Hafþór won several strongman contests in Iceland in 2010, including Strongest Man in Iceland,[15] Iceland's Strongest Viking, Westfjords Viking,[16] and five of six events at the OK Badur Strongman Championships. In 2005 he joined FSu Selfoss, also in the Icelandic Division I. Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson has set a world record after deadlifting 501kg at Thor's Power Gym in Iceland. [5], For the 2007–2008 season, he moved back to play for FSu Selfoss. The couple garnered attention for the difference in their respective heights, as Henson is 157 cm (5 ft 2 in). 81 Comments Back in July, HBO officially confirmed that Game of Thrones would be returning to Iceland for the filming the of season 7, but there’s been no news whatsoever on locations there since then. Now, we have news about two more cast members, Joe Dempsie (Gendry) and Paul Kaye (Thoros of Myr) being spotted in the country! . ", "Hafthor Bjornsson Puts Up Big Total At Powerlifting Meet", "Hafthor Bjornsson Destroys A 440kg/970lb Squat", "Thor Bjornsson PRs His Bench Press With 245 Kilograms, 2 Weeks Out From Powerlifting Meet", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hafþór_Júlíus_Björnsson&oldid=993245655, Pages which use embedded infobox templates with the title parameter, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2018, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Log press – 213 kg (470 lb) (Europe's Strongest Man 2018), Log carry – [5 steps] 650 kg (1,433 lb) (World's Strongest Viking 2015), Total – 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) (Thor's Powerlifting Challenge 2018), This page was last edited on 9 December 2020, at 15:59. [40][41][42][43][44] Until early 2017, he was in a relationship with Andrea Sif Jónsdóttir whom he met at a gym. This achievement was televised live by ESPN. On 2 May 2020, Hafþór deadlifted a record-setting 501 kilograms (1,105 lb) under strongman rules at his gym in Iceland. [18] He won the 2011 Strongest Man in Iceland contest on 4 June 2011,[19] and the 2011 Iceland's Strongest Man contest on 18 June 2011. Taking part again in ensuing years, he placed third in 2012, 2013 and 2015. The imposing and mysterious landscape of North Iceland has been a favorite for the Game of Thrones crew since season one. [37] Hafþór was cast for the role of Mongkut in the 2017 film Kickboxer: Retaliation. Denver weather: Temperatures drop with two rounds of snow on the way. On 2 May 2020, Hafþór deadlifted 501 kilograms (1,105 lb) under strongman rules at his gym in Iceland while being refereed by Magnús Ver Magnússon. The two met when Hafþór was in Alberta, Canada for a strongman competition and visited the bar where Henson worked. Its geothermal hot springs of Hverir lend a mystical feel to the scenes and some have even helped create them in ways … CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. KOPAVOGUR, ICELAND—The Mountain is at the top of the deadlift world. Members of the cast were spotted at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filming scenes for the upcoming 7th season of the popular series. While we wait for the next season I got together information and pictures from most of the filming locations in Iceland. Why have models of Colorado’s coronavirus trajectory been off? [11], Hafþór met Icelandic strongman Magnús Ver Magnússon at his gym "Jakaból" in 2008, and Magnús said that Hafþór seemed a good prospect as a strongman. The main focus of the company is a seven-time distilled Icelandic vodka, as well as having a gin production. Now considered “a friend of Iceland” Nikolaj is one of Denmark’s best-known actors and in recent years best known for his role of Jaime Lannister in the HBO series Game of Thrones. [51][52], In March 2017, he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy. Check it out, below: He subsequently began his strongman career. [45], Since late 2017, Hafþór had been dating Kelsey Henson, a Canadian waitress. Hafþór declined to say when he had used steroids or whether his use of the substances was ongoing.[33][34][35]. [38], Hafþór was born in Reykjavík. [36] This was his first main acting role, and he is the third person to depict the character after Conan Stevens played the role in season 1 and Ian Whyte in season 2. Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has spent the last few days in Iceland. He is the first person to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe's Strongest Man and World's Strongest Man in the same calendar year. “I’m happy with this.”. Hafþór surpassed the strongman deadlift record of 500 kilograms (1,102 lb) which was set by Eddie Hall in 2016. In an online video interview by Mulligan Brothers published 21 December 2019, Hafþór lamented not having seen his daughter in three years. He won gold at the Arnold Strongman Classic in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The Game of Thrones cast and crew have been spotted in Iceland recently, particularly near Vatnajökull Glacier Park and Skaftafell National Park. The six windows form a 1.8 mile trail across the city, starting at Belfast City Hall and ending at Titanic slipways, next to Titanic Studios which for 10 years was home to the set of the Great Hall of the Red Keep and the real Iron Throne. . Bjornsson, best known for … He added, "'When you want to be the best, you do whatever it takes'". He played Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in the HBO series Game of Thrones for five seasons. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who plays The Mountain on Game of Thrones has had a bit of a nightmare on Twitter tonight. The mountain is showcased from the scenes ‘North beyond the Wall’ when Jon Snow, The Hound and Jorah Mormont, amongst others, brave the wilderness in hopes of catching an undead wight. Game of Thrones filming locations in North Iceland. [10] In 2006 he played 8 games with Iceland's U-18 national team in Division A of the U18 European Championship. Game of Thrones (TV Series 2011–2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in the HBO series, set a deadlift world record by lifting 501 kilograms (1,104 pounds) on Saturday. Lately, all the action seems to be happening in Iceland. Game of Thrones fans will remember that scene as the Hound (played beautifully by Scottish actor, Rory McCann) leads Arya Stark toward the mystical Vale in 4th season’s episode ‘The Mountain and the Viper’. Icelandic actor and strongman Hafthor Bjornsson set a world record for the deadlift on Saturday when he lifted 1,104 lb (501 kg), over half a metric tonne, at Thor’s Power Gym in Iceland. He won Europe's Strongest Man in 2014, a feat he repeated in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019. 'Game of Thrones' actor is Iceland's strongest man for fifth year in a row. He has appeared in advertisements of the brand promoting environmental awareness and collaborated in one with fellow Game of Thrones actor Hannah Waddingham (who played Septa Unella). [44][46][47] On 21 October 2018, Hafþór announced that he and Henson had married. Being called "Iceland's Strongest Man" is no small feat. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. [50], Hafþór has several tattoos including those in relation to Norse deities and the Viking culture. Hafþór Björnsson, best known for playing the Mountain in the popular HBO series "Game of Thrones," just broke a major world record for deadlifting. It is believed the Game of Thrones Season 7 cast and crew are in Iceland filming a sequence where the Night’s Watch travel north of the Wall for a mission. He also is a former professional basketball player. But it is a title that Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, better known to "Game of Thrones" fans as "The Mountain," knows all too well. [48][49] On 26 September 2020, Hafþór and Henson welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. He transferred to Premier League side KR in 2006 before returning to FSu in 2007. It didn't matter: Thrones won again. 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Post was not sent - check your email addresses! [51][52], Hafþór and his former girlfriend Andrea have spoken about his occasional sleep troubles after a heavy meal due to his body weight. The “Game of Thrones effect” has been cited as a key factor behind the remarkable growth in annual visitors to Iceland, from 566,000 in 2011, the year it … He became the first actor to portray Clegane in more than one continuous season with his appearances in seasons four through eight. [27], In May 2020, Hafþór stated that he would never return to a Giants Live event or a World's Strongest Man competition, thus statedly ending Hafþór's participation in World's Strongest Man. [39] After successfully defending his crown, Hafþór became only the second person to win three Arnold Strongman Classics in a row (2018, 2019 and 2020) after Zydrunas Savickas. Later, Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow on the show, was spotted in Iceland, followed by Iain Glen, who plays Jorah Mormont. The previous Elephant Bar deadlift world record of 468 kg (1,032 lb) was set by Jerry Pritchett at the Arnold Strongman Classic 2017. He is the first person to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe's Strongest Man and World's Strongest Man in the same calendar year. Hafþór has a daughter, Theresa Líf, with his former girlfriend Thelma Björk Steimann. Eddie Hall set the previous record in 2016 at the World Deadlift Championships, with the Englishman lifting 500 kilos (1,102 pounds). Bjornsson, the 2018 World’s Strongest Man, made the successful attempt at Thor’s Power Gym in his native Iceland. He tried for 501 kg (1,105 lb) in his third attempt but was unsuccessful.[31][32]. He finished runner-up in 2014 event[24] to Žydrūnas Savickas and again in the 2016 event to Brian Shaw. Iceland is a vital part of Game of Thrones, and Kirkjufell was featured as a location in Season 7 of Game of Thrones. Premier League side KR in 2006 before returning to FSu in 2005 he joined Selfoss. 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