Harold Collins (strongman)
Harold "Iron Bear" Collins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shannon, North Carolina, United States |
| Other names | "Chief Iron Bear" |
| Occupation(s) | Strongman, Powerlifting |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Website | Iron Bear Visions |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Strongman | ||
Representing  United States
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| World's Strongest Man | ||
| 6th | 1993 World's Strongest Man | |
| 10th | 1997 World's Strongest Man | |
| America's Strongest Man | ||
| 2nd | 1997 | |
| 3rd | 1998 | |
| AFSA Full Strength Challenge | ||
| 4th | 1998 Las Vegas Grand Prix | |
| 3rd | 1999 Austria Grand Prix | |
| IFSA European Open | ||
| 8th | 1997 | |
| Powerlifting | ||
| Representing United States
| ||
| USPF National Championships[1] | ||
| 3rd | 1990 | 125 kg |
| 1st | 1991 | +125 kg |
| 1st | 1992 | +125 kg |
| 2nd | 1993 | +125 kg |
| IPF World Championships[2] | ||
| 6th | 1992 | +125 kg |
| 3rd | 1993 | +125 kg |
Harold "Iron Bear" Collins is a former professional strongman and world champion Powerlifter. Collins is a member of the Tuskarora Nation of Moratoc Indians in North Carolina, and calls himself the "World's Strongest Native American".
Strongman/Powerlifting[edit]
Collins competed in the finals of the World's Strongest Man competition twice, finishing 6th in 1993 and 10th in 1997. Collins is a 2 time USPF National Powerlifting champion, and is a 2 time IPF World Championships bench press gold medalist.[3]
Collins holds multiple North Carolina Bench press records, including the North Carolina State Bench press record in the 275 lb. class with 601 lbs. which he pressed 6 times.[4] He also holds the North Carolina State Bench press record in the Superheavyweight Division with a 633 lb. Bench press.[5]
Guinness World Records[edit]
Collins has set a total of 6 Guinness world records during his lifetime. His first world record was set in October 1994 by pulling 7 semi-trucks weighing a combined total of 124,400 pounds (56,400 kg).[6]
In 1994, Collins set a world record by pulling 5 tractor-trailer cabs weighing a combined total of 86,560 pounds (39,260 kg) for 51 feet.[citation needed]
In 1999 Collins set his third Guinness world record by pulling a semi-truck and flatbed trailer weighing a combined total of 50,433 pounds (22,876 kg) 160 feet in 44 seconds. The event was broadcast nationally in the US on the television show Extra. In 2001, Collins set a world record by tossing a 32 pound beer keg 21 feet in the air over a wall.[7]
Collins set a fifth Guinness world record in 2001 by restraining 2 Harley Davidson motorcycles for over 20 seconds.[8]
Collins' sixth Guinness world record was set in 2002 by restraining 2 Dodge V8 pickup trucks at 4,500 RPM for 27 seconds.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Now retired from strength competitions, Collins raises money for charities like the March of Dimes.[citation needed]
Collins once owned and operated the Powerhouse Gym in Pembroke, North Carolina.[citation needed]
Collins runs his own website, IRON BEAR VISIONS, as well as organizing his own strongman contest, Iron Bear Strength Challenge which he created in 2009.[10]
Personal Records[edit]
- Squat - 370 kilograms (820 lb)[11]
- Bench press - 280 kilograms (620 lb)[12]
- Deadlift - 342.5 kilograms (755 lb)[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Collins Harold - results in powerlifting and benchpress, records, personal data, photos and video".
- ^ "Collins Harold - results in powerlifting and benchpress, records, personal data, photos and video".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Chief IronBear Collins".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Chief IronBear Collins".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Chief IronBear Collins".
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- ^ "西安承德泵业有限公司".
- ^ "Collins Harold - results in powerlifting and benchpress, records, personal data, photos and video".
- ^ "Collins Harold - results in powerlifting and benchpress, records, personal data, photos and video".
- ^ "Collins Harold - results in powerlifting and benchpress, records, personal data, photos and video".