Phil Martin (highland games)

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Phil Martin
Born
Phil Martin

(1964-10-27) October 27, 1964 (age 57) [1]
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Occupation Highland games, Strongman
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) [2]
Competition record
Strongman
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World's Strongest Man
7th 1995 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 1996 World's Strongest Man
America's Strongest Man
4th1997

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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