Author Topic: John Pall Sigmarsson was an amazing Bodybuilder too! (Read 6190 times)

Danimal77 · « **on:** March 19, 2007, 08:34:00 PM »

Just came across this "best of" of John Paull (3 time WSM). About 1:30 into this, you see him in an official bodybuilding competition and I was blown away by the fact that he was amazing! I'm assuming this is before 1983, because starting in that year and up until 1990, he competed EVERY year in the WSM. Here it is:

OneManGang · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2007, 10:42:51 PM »

Amazing video

AVBG · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2007, 10:47:01 PM »

Cool video.. tragic death that could have been avoided. RIP

evolutnbatista · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2007, 10:54:59 PM »

Quote from: Danimal77 on March 19, 2007, 08:34:00 PM

Just came across this "best of" of John Paull (3 time WSM). About 1:30 into this, you see him in an official bodybuilding competition and I was blown away by the fact that he was amazing! I'm assuming this is before 1983, because starting in that year and up until 1990, he competed EVERY year in the WSM. Here it is:

he was like the Johnnie Jackson of that era....without the tramendous gyno

saucetradomous · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2007, 11:22:58 PM »

Very Inspirational... He looks clean in that bodybuilding comp

JOHN MATRIX · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2007, 01:20:50 AM »

a true legend and one of the most respectable, inspirational titans ever.

Saxon · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2007, 02:53:19 AM »

The bit at the start with the baby helping lift the weight is hilarious

rccs · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2007, 04:12:26 AM »

Quote from: Danimal77 on March 19, 2007, 08:34:00 PM

Just came across this "best of" of John Paull (3 time WSM). About 1:30 into this, you see him in an official bodybuilding competition and I was blown away by the fact that he was amazing! I'm assuming this is before 1983, because starting in that year and up until 1990, he competed EVERY year in the WSM. Here it is:

Fantastic!
100% muscle functionality, this is what I really admire, not 285 lbs bbers that can't even run...

Lord Humungous · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2007, 05:11:29 AM »

Quote from: AVBG on March 19, 2007, 10:47:01 PM

Cool video.. tragic death that could have been avoided. RIP

Not exactly, JP died of a genetic heart defect that almost killed his sister also. Im sure certain things might have aggravated it but it couldn't be totally avoided

Prox · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2007, 05:57:13 AM »

Jon Páll was the greatest, great personality and a great person
Everywhere he went people liked him and adored. Best strongman ever
RIP

BEAST 8692 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2007, 06:16:40 AM »

Quote from: Lord Humungous on March 20, 2007, 05:11:29 AM

Not exactly, JP died of a genetic heart defect that almost killed his sister also. Im sure certain things might have aggravated it but it couldn't be totally avoided

i was thinking the same thing, but i'm interested to hear AVBG'S reasoning here.

i heard alot of stories about strong men taking shit loads of stimulants including coke, etc.

that combined with mega body weight, epo for stamina (thickens blood), heavy anapolon, androgens, heavy weights with vasalva - if this is all true i'm surprised many more strong men haven't died of heart attacks.

no disrespect to the competitors. those guys are the true titans of functional strength and power.

chris_mason · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2007, 06:38:10 AM »

He died from an aortic dissection from what I can recall, and that is due to a hereditary weakness.

He was an amazing athlete!

Overload · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2007, 06:42:08 AM »

My favorite strongman...

A true Legend.

RIP

Danimal77 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2007, 11:29:19 AM »

Anyone notice how he deadlifted that incredible weight with ONE arm?

The Viking · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2007, 12:10:14 PM »

A month ago I wrote a topic about John Pall, a tribute. Of the four greatest Strongman he is the only one I didn`t see in person. I saw Bill Kazmaier, Capes and Magnus ver Magnusson, but John Pall was and is my favourite. People underestimated the size of these men, Capes weighed 375 pounds when I spoke too him, Kazmaier was around 330. When I gave Capes a hand his hand was two and a half times a big as mine, and I`m 6`0.
I`ll post a few pictures of John Pall: I can`t believe that he has been dead for fourteen years!

knny187 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2007, 12:38:47 PM »

Quote from: Danimal77 on March 20, 2007, 11:29:19 AM

Anyone notice how he deadlifted that incredible weight with ONE arm?

Danimal77 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2007, 05:04:17 PM »

What's scary is that Capes was probably not even 300 pounds in 1980 (his first WSM competition). In 1981-1982 he was about 320 pounds and from there his weight climbed dramatically. He stood 6'5.5"-6'6" and yes, weighed 375 pounds by 1986-1987.

Kazmaier also went from 275 pounds up to 350 pounds at a height of 6'2.5"-6'3".

Jon Pall was 6'3" and weighed between 285-300 pounds I believe.

These men went from huge to off the map!

AVBG · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2007, 05:09:40 PM »

Quote from: chris_mason on March 20, 2007, 06:38:10 AM

He died from an aortic dissection from what I can recall, and that is due to a hereditary weakness.

He was an amazing athlete!

He tore his aorta whilst deadlifting. JP was vulnerable to this injury as he knew about his genetic condition but he took a risk and ultimately paid the price. From what I know his sister is still alive and she doesn't take the risks that JP did.

Quote from: Lord Humungous on March 20, 2007, 05:11:29 AM

Not exactly, JP died of a genetic heart defect that almost killed his sister also. Im sure certain things might have aggravated it but it couldn't be totally avoided

Quote from: BEAST 8692 on March 20, 2007, 06:16:40 AM

i was thinking the same thing, but i'm interested to hear AVBG'S reasoning here.

Danimal77 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2007, 05:13:42 PM »

Yeah, he died at 32. What's CRAZY is that the man he defeated in 1990, by HALF A POINT: 6'5" 406 pound O.D. Wilson, died a just just before J.P. did (also heart condition).

AVBG · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2007, 05:23:00 PM »

Quote from: Danimal77 on March 20, 2007, 05:13:42 PM

Yeah, he died at 32. What's CRAZY is that the man he defeated in 1990, by HALF A POINT: 6'5" 406 pound O.D. Wilson, died a just just before J.P. did (also heart condition).

Its insane that at 32 someone who dedicates their life to strength and fitness dies so fricken young.

bigkid · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2007, 05:31:31 PM »

Powerlifting isn't exactly the best thing for your heart.

Danimal77 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2007, 05:40:43 PM »

Check out him lifting stones. Wait until it gets to his turn: