Ted van der Parre
Dutch strongman
About Ted van der Parre
Born 1955. Ted van der Parre is a Dutch strongman.
Ted van der Parre (born 21 September 1955) is a former strongman from the Netherlands, who won the World's Strongest Man contest in 1992.
At and , Van der Parre is the tallest man ever to compete in the World's Strongest Man contest, and also had one of the lowest WSM BMI of 35.
He also won the Strongest Man of the Netherlands contest in 1991, 1992, and 1994.
Honours 1st place Sterkste Man van Nederland (1991) 4th place World's Strongest Man (1991) 1st place Sterkste Man van Nederland (1992) 1st place World's Strongest Man (1992) 1st place Sterkste Man van Nederland (1994) 8th place World's Strongest Man (1994) (injured)
Personal records Log press – (1994 Strongest Man on Earth) Keg toss – over (1995 Manfred Hoeberl Classic) (former world record)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ted van der Parre?
Dutch strongman
When was Ted van der Parre born?
Ted van der Parre was born on 21 September 1955 in Vlaardingen.
What is Ted van der Parre's occupation?
Ted van der Parre is a strongman.
What nationality is Ted van der Parre?
Ted van der Parre is Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Ted van der Parre
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted van der Parre. https://biography.guide/ted-van-der-parre/
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