Phil Martin | |
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Born | Phil Martin October 27, 1964 [1] |
Occupation | Highland games, Strongman |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) [2] |
Competition record | ||
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Strongman | ||
Representing United States | ||
World's Strongest Man | ||
7th | 1995 World's Strongest Man | |
Qualified | 1996 World's Strongest Man | |
America's Strongest Man | ||
4th | 1997 |
Phil Martin (born October 27, 1964 [3] ) is a former professional strongman and highland games competitor who is best known for competing in the finals of the 1995 World's Strongest Man contest in Nassau, Bahamas. [4] Nicknamed "Stonehenge," Phil Martin also competed professionally in The Highland Games and works in construction.
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