Harold Collins (strongman)
Harold "Iron Bear" Collins | |
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| Born | Harold Collins May 25, 1957  Shannon, North Carolina United States |
| Other names | "Chief Iron Bear" |
| Occupation(s) | Strongman, Powerlifting, Philanthropist |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Website | IRON BEAR VISIONS - HOME OF THE WORLDS STRONGEST NATIVE AMERICAN |
| Competition record | ||
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| Strongman | ||
Representing  United States
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| World's Strongest Man
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| America's Strongest Man | ||
| 2nd | 1997 | |
| 3rd | 1998 | |
| AFSA Full Strength Challenge | ||
| 3rd | 1999 Austria Grand Prix | |
| IFSA European Open | ||
| Powerlifting | ||
| Representing United States
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| USPF National Championships[1] | ||
| 3rd | 1990 | 125 kg |
| 1st | 1991 | +125 kg |
| 1st | 1992 | +125 kg |
| 2nd | 1993 | +125 kg |
| IPF World Championships[2] | ||
| 3rd | 1993 | +125 kg |
Harold "Iron Bear" Collins (born May 25, 1957) is a former professional strongman, world champion Powerlifter and also a Philanthropist. Harold is a full-blooded Native American and calls himself the "World's Strongest Native American".
Strongman/Powerlifting
Harold competed in the finals of the World's Strongest Man competition twice, finishing 6th in 1993 and 10th in 1997. Harold is a 2 time USPF National Powerlifting champion, and is a 2 time IPF World Championships bench press gold medalist.[3]
Harold holds multiple North Carolina Bench press records, including the North Carolina State Bench press record in the 275 lb. class with 601 lbs. which he pressed 6 times.[4] He also holds the North Carolina State Bench press record in the Superheavyweight Division with a 633 lb. Bench press.[5]
Guinness World Records
Harold has set a total of 6 Guinness world records during his lifetime. His first world record was set in October 1994 by pulling 7 semi-trucks weighing a combined total of 124,400 pounds (56,400 kg).[6]
In 1994, Harold set a world record by pulling 5 tractor trailer cabs weighing a combined total of 86,560 pounds (39,260 kg) for 51 feet.[7]
In 1999 Harold set his third Guinness world record by pulling a semi-truck and flatbed trailer weighing a combined total of 50,433 pounds (22,876 kg) 160 feet in 44 seconds.[8] The event was broadcast nationally in the US on the television show Extra.[9]
In 2001, Harold set a world record by tossing a 32 pound beer keg 21 feet in the air over a wall.[10]
Harold set a fifth Guinness world record in 2001 by restraining 2 Harley Davidson motorcycles for over 20 seconds.[11]
Harold's sixth Guinness world record was set in 2002 by restraining 2 Dodge V8 pickup trucks at 4,500 RPM for 27 seconds.[12]
Personal life
Harold is a member of the Lumbee-Cheraw tribe in North Carolina.[13] Now retired from strength competitions, Harold spends a lot of time raising money for charities like the March of Dimes.
Harold currently owns and operates a Powerhouse Gym in North Carolina which he has owned for over 20 years.[14]
Harold runs his own website, IRON BEAR VISIONS, as well as organizing his own strongman contest, Iron Bear Strength Challenge which he created in 2009.[15]
Personal Records
- Squat - 370 kilograms (820 lb)[16]
- Bench press - 280 kilograms (620 lb)[17]
- Deadlift - 342.5 kilograms (755 lb)[18]
References
- ^ http://en.allpowerlifting.com/lifters/USA/collins-harold-12070/
- ^ http://en.allpowerlifting.com/lifters/USA/collins-harold-12070/
- ^ http://samson-power.com/ASL/collins.html
- ^ http://samson-power.com/ASL/collins.html
- ^ http://samson-power.com/ASL/collins.html
- ^ http://www.robesonian.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Collins+wins+toe-to-tire+war%20&id=1626857
- ^ http://linux.library.appstate.edu/lumbee/25/SLOA001.htm
- ^ http://linux.library.appstate.edu/lumbee/25/PETE001.htm
- ^ http://linux.library.appstate.edu/lumbee/25/PETE001.htm
- ^ http://www.robesonian.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Collins+wins+toe-to-tire+war%20&id=1626857
- ^ http://www.robesonian.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Collins+wins+toe-to-tire+war%20&id=1626857
- ^ http://www.robesonian.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Collins+wins+toe-to-tire+war%20&id=1626857
- ^ http://strongestman.billhenderson.org/bios/ib.html
- ^ http://linux.library.appstate.edu/lumbee/25/PETE001.htm
- ^ http://ironbearvisions.com/?page_id=1447
- ^ http://en.allpowerlifting.com/lifters/USA/collins-harold-12070/
- ^ http://en.allpowerlifting.com/lifters/USA/collins-harold-12070/
- ^ http://en.allpowerlifting.com/lifters/USA/collins-harold-12070/