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Hjalti Árnason

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Hjalti Úrsus Árnason, born on 18 February 1963, is an Icelandic former strongman, powerlifter and strength sports promoter, known by the nickname The Great Ursus. He coached and trained together with Jón Páll Sigmarsson. He won the highly acclaimed Le Defi Mark Ten International in 1988 and reached the podium at the World Muscle Power Championships in 1990. He also competed alongside Magnús Ver Magnússon in the Pure Strength team competitions of 1989 and 1990, winning gold and silver.

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