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10 Facts About Glenn Ross

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Glenn Ross was born on 27 May 1971 and known by his nickname "The Daddy", is a Northern Ireland former international strongman and powerlifter who has represented Northern Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions.

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Glenn Ross is a 5-time winner of UK's Strongest Man in 2004,2006,2007,2008 and 2010 and a 3-time winner of Britain's Strongest Man in 1999,2000,2001.

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In 2003, Glenn Ross lifted three cars with the rear wheels completely off the ground, the combined weight including the frames of the three Citroen Saxos was almost 3 tonnes.

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Glenn Ross competed in the World's Strongest Man competition on five occasions.

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In 2005, Glenn Ross was in his peak physical condition, and was invited to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Arnold Strongman Classic, the heaviest strongman competition in the world.

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Glenn Ross placed third behind Vasyl Virastyuk and champion Zydrunas Savickas.

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Glenn Ross competed in the 2006 Arnold Strongman Classic, but injuries to his patella tendons severely affected his performance.

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Glenn Ross lost his world record in the Hummer tire deadlift to Brian Siders in 2006.

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Glenn Ross's neck measured 24 inches, arms 24.5 inches, chest 63 inches, waist 50 inches and thighs 35 inches.

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Glenn Ross has appeared on several TV shows, including Kelly Show, They Think It's All Over, The John Daley Show, Harry Hill's TV Burp, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth, Ask Rhod Gilbert and Hole in the Wall.