Glenn Ross

Glenn Ross

Infobox Rugby biography
name = Glenn Ross


birthyear = 1971
birthmonth = 5
birthday = 27
placeofbirth = County Down, Northern Ireland
dateofdeath =
placeofdeath =
height = 1.83 m
weight = 200 kg

Glenn Ross (born 27 May 1971 in County Down, Northern Ireland) is a British International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in three World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions.

trongman career

Ross was 3 Times UK Strongest Man (Ultimate Strength Challenge) - 2004, 2006, 2007 [http://www.irishstrongman.com/aboutus/profile.asp]

In 2003, 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. This was in aid of Cancer Research. Fact|date=March 2008

He has competed in the World's Strongest Man competition on five occasions. [http://www.irishstrongman.com/aboutus/profile.asp Profile on Irish Strongman] ]

Ross holds many Strongman records:

*Giant Log - 115 kg - 19 reps
*Steel Log - 300 mm diameter - 175 kg max - 12 reps
*Deadlifted 3 Citroen Saxos at once from the back below the knees - combined weight 2750 kg
*Held a 1200kg Citroen Berlingo Van for 176 s
*Held a 1400 kg BMW car - 76 s
*Held up 2 Citroen Saxos from the back combined weight 1700 kg for 67 s
*Deadlift - Lifted 430 kg (WR: 455 kg) 2006 UK strongest man

Glenn's usual catchphrase during strongman competitions is "I think I'm having a massive heart attack!". This was actually thought to have been the case during a televised competition in 2004 when Glenn complained that he couldn't feel any sensation in his left arm after an unsuccessful lift. However this was later confirmed to have been brought on by a dense fatty deposit that had been dislodged during lifting, which was putting pressure on the network of nerves (brachial plexus) leading down the arm, numbing all sensation. Ross is also well known for using the catchphrase "Who's the daddy?!"

ize

Although he is only 6'1" (1.83 m), he weighs 441 lb (36 stone, 200 kg) [http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/8584] making him one of the heaviest strongmen in the world. His frame is emphasized by his body measurements; his neck is 24 inches, his biceps 24½ inches, his chest is 63 inches and his thighs are 35 inches, as well as a 50 inch waist. Fact|date=March 2008

Personal

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", "Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth" and "Hole In The Wall". Ross works as a bouncer in County Down when he is not training." [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-61852761.html Strongman Glenn just a gentle giant] " (article excerpt from "The News Letter", Belfast, Northern Ireland, 29 August 2000, via 'highbeam.com'. Accessed 2008-02-05.)] Ross is married with two children.

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