Dave Waddington

Dave Waddington is a former powerlifter and strongman from Ohio, United States. Apart from his three appearances at the World's Strongest Man finals, winning third in 1981, he is also famed as the first man to ever squat 1,000 lbs.

Early life Waddington was born on May 10, 1952, in Sandusky, Ohio. He attended Sandusky High School.

Powerlifting career Waddington competed in three World's Strongest Man contests, finishing third in the first one he entered in 1981 behind Bill Kazmaier and Geoff Capes. In 1982 he was seventh, and in 1984 was joint-fourth behind Jón Páll Sigmarsson, Ab Wolders and Capes.

As a powerlifter, Dave Waddington was briefly the super heavyweight IPF champion in 1980, but was later disqualified, the title passing to Doyle Kenady. The next year, on June 13, 1981 in Zanesville, Ohio Waddington made history by became the first man to squat over 1,000 lbs. Floor press (log / no handles) – (1984 World's Strongest Man) (World Record)

Personal life Waddington resides in Sandusky with his wife and son. He is a custodian with the Sandusky City Schools, and was elected Sandusky City Commissioner in 2003 and served two terms before being termed out in 2011. He was re-elected city commissioner in 2015. Waddington is a community activist, avid golfer, and known "Cheesehead", a term sports writers and fans use to describe Green Bay Packers enthusiasts.