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Dave Waddington

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Dave Waddington, born on 10 May 1952 in Sandusky, Ohio, is a former powerlifter and strongman from the United States. He made three appearances in the World's Strongest Man finals, taking third place in 1981 behind Bill Kazmaier and Geoff Capes, seventh in 1982 and joint fourth in 1984. As a powerlifter he was briefly the super heavyweight IPF champion in 1980 before being disqualified, and on 13 June 1981 in Zanesville, Ohio he became the first man to squat over 1,000 pounds. He was a seven-time Ohio champion and a four-time YMCA national champion.

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1952 1
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from Ohio, United States
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    born on May 10, 1952
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    Dave Waddington was a seven time Ohio Champion, and a four time YMCA National Champion
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    from Ohio, United States
  • Plays: Powerlifting, Lead, sport
    As a powerlifter, Dave Waddington was briefly the super heavyweight IPF champion in 1980
  • Plays: Strongman, Lead
    Dave Waddington is a former powerlifter and strongman from Ohio, United States.
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