Hafthor Bjornsson mountain deadlift world record video stuns

Game of Thrones star Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has broken the world deadlift record at an event in Iceland.

The 31-year-old actor lifted an incredible 1,104 pounds (501 kg) off the ground inside Thor’s Power Gym in Reykjavík on Saturday.

Björnsson, who is best known for playing Ser Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane in the hit HBO series, has now broken a record previously set by Britain’s Eddie Hall.

In 2016, Hall made international headlines after lifting 1,102 pounds (500 kg).

That elevator left Hall with blood pouring from his eyes, but Bjornsson made his attempt seem easy.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the man known as “Thor”, who played The Mountain in the Game of Thrones, set the record at his gym in his native Iceland.

Björnsson’s deadlift aired live on ESPN on Saturday, with footage showing him lifting a barbell that was bending and straining for the sheer number of weights.

The star held the bar for two seconds before releasing it and roaring with joy.

The event took place without a crowd, due to current restrictions on the large gatherings that have been established due to the coronavirus outbreak.

In Iceland, currently no more than 20 people can gather in one place.

Björnsson only completed the deadlift in the company of his doctor, referee and film crew.