About George Olesen
Lived 1960 – 2021 (aged 60). George Olesen was a Danish weightlifter and strongman.
George Oelesen (1960 – 23 October 2021) was a Danish weightlifter whose nickname was "The World's Strongest Man". He set numerous marks recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records. He posted as many as 199 of them including the heaviest boat pulled a mark he set in Sweden in 2000. He toured the U.S. doing shows and appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
From 2009 on he was a disability pensioner. Olesen died on 23 October 2021 at the age of 60.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Olesen?
Danish weightlifter and strongman
When was George Olesen born?
George Olesen was born on 15 December 1960 in Aarhus.
When did George Olesen die?
George Olesen died on 23 October 2021 in Roost.
What was George Olesen's occupation?
George Olesen was a weightlifter and strongman.
What nationality was George Olesen?
George Olesen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Olesen (weightlifter)
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