1978 World's Strongest Man
Competition information
Dates1978
VenueUniversal Studios
LocationLos Angeles, California
Country United States
Athletes participating10
Nations participating4
Champion(s)
United States Bruce Wilhelm

The 1978 World's Strongest Man was the second edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Bruce Wilhelm from the United States. It was his second title. Don Reinhoudt also from the United States finished second, and Lars Hedlund from Sweden third. The contest was held at the Universal Studios, California.[1]

Final results

# Name Nationality Pts
1 Bruce Wilhelm  United States 64.33
2 Don Reinhoudt  United States 58
3 Lars Hedlund  Sweden 38.9
4 Jon Kolb  United States 23.4
5 Gus Rethwisch  United States 16.73
6 Boris Djerassi  Israel[2] 15.23
7 Brian Oldfield  United States 12
8 Ivan Putski  Poland[2] 5.4
9 John Matuszak  United States 4
10 Jack Wright  United States 0

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References

  1. 1 2 "theworldsstrongestman.com". Archived from the original on 2010-03-29. Retrieved 2010-01-14.
  2. 1 2 "btinternet.com". Archived from the original on 3 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
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