About Magnús Magnússon
Magnús Magnússon was an Icelandic athlete and strongman (strength athlete).
Magnús Magnússon is an Icelandic strongman competitor and former winner of Iceland's Strongest Man.
Strongman career Magnús won the 2002 Iceland's Strongest Man contest, his career best win. He was also the runner up in 2001 behind Magnús Ver Magnússon. He also had podium finishes in Iceland's Strongest Viking in 2002 and 2005, placing third and second respectively.
Magnús is the brother of fellow Iceland's Strongest Man and raw deadlift world record holder Benedikt Magnússon.
Personal records Elevated Deadlift – (2005 Westfjord's Viking) Keg toss – over (2005 Westfjord's Viking)
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Who was Magnús Magnússon?
Icelandic strongman
When was Magnús Magnússon born?
Magnús Magnússon was born in Iceland.
What was Magnús Magnússon's occupation?
Magnús Magnússon was an athlete and strongman (strength athlete).
What nationality was Magnús Magnússon?
Magnús Magnússon was Icelandic.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Magnús Magnússon (strongman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Magnús Magnússon. https://biography.guide/magnus-magnusson-athlete/
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