By Strength and Power Hall of Fame
Paul started lifting in high school and went on to become a Weightlifting World and Olympic Champion. Paul was the strongest man in the world in his day and one of the strongest of all time. Paul was the strongest weightlifter and powerlifter of his time. I could write a book concerning Paul’s colossal strength but Randall Strossen already has. Dr. Strossen’s book The Mightiest Minister documents Paul’s lasting impact on the world of strength and power.
1st Heavyweight 1955 Senior Nationals
1st Heavyweight 1955 USA vs USSR Match
1st Heavyweight 1955 USA vs USSR Match 2
1st Heavyweight 1955 USA Tour of Egypt Match
1st Heavyweight 1955 USA Tour of Egypt Match 2
1st Heavyweight 1955 World Championships
1st Heavyweight 1956 Senior Nationals
1st Heavyweight 1956 Olympic Games
Paul’s amateur weightlifting career was short due to AAU regulations. When Paul became a professional he regularly exceeded the existing Olympic lifting heavyweight world records. Paul established 4 official world records and set at least 5 unofficial world records.
Unofficial Lifts in pounds
Press 485 Strict Press 435
Snatch 375 One Arm Side Press 380
C&J 485 Back lift 6,270
Squat 1,200
Bench 628
Deadlift 820 (1000 with hooks)
Push Press 560
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