Athlete Bio
Pa O'Dwyer

Years Active: 2014-2024
Born: 1985-07-25 (age 39)
Height: 1.88 m (6' 2")
Weight: 135 kg (298 lbs)

Competition Totals:
TypeContestsWins
International220
National91
Single-Event50
WSM Totals:
AppearancesFinalsBest Finish
304th in heat
Date Contest Contest Type Division Location Placing
2020-11-15 2020 WSM Group 1World's Strongest Man Open Bradenton, Florida 4 of 5
2019-05-18 2019 Arnold AfricaArnold Pro Strongman World Series Open Sandton, South Africa 13 of 13
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Harrogate, England 6 of 12
2014-05-02 2014 Giants Live PolandGiants Live Open Dolina Charlotty, Poland 11 of 12
2018-06-03 2018 SummermaniaUltimate Strongman Open Southampton, England 7 of 12
2017-04-08 2017 SCL FIBOStrongman Champions League Open Cologne, Germany 14 of 14
2014-06-15 2014 SCL FinlandStrongman Champions League Open Vaasa, Finland 12 of 12
2020-01-18 2020 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Sheffield, England 6 of 13
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Doncaster, England 11 of 12
2021-07-24 2021 Giants Live Strongman ClassicGiants Live Open London, England 9 of 11
2021-05-31 2021 UK's Strongest ManUK's Strongest Man Open Milton Keynes, England 4 of 8
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManUK's Strongest Man Open St Albans, England 3 of 8
2018-07-29 2018 UK's Strongest ManUK's Strongest Man Open St Albans, England 1 of 8
2017-08-06 2017 UK's Strongest ManUK's Strongest Man Open Belfast, Northern Ireland 3 of 8
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Leeds, England 5 of 10
2021-10-03 2021 Arnold UKGiants Live Open Birmingham, England 8 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Sheffield, England 5 of 10
2022-02-26 2022 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Sheffield, England 2 of 11
2022-04-02 2022 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Leeds, England 10 of 12
2022-10-08 2022 Giants Live World Tour FinalsGiants Live Open Glasgow, Scotland 8 of 12
2022-09-24 2022 Arnold UKArnold UK Open Birmingham, England 4 of 14
2022-08-06 2022 Giants Live World OpenGiants Live Open Cardiff, Wales 11 of 11
2023-04-01 2023 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Leeds, England 7 of 13
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 1World's Strongest Man Open Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 5 of 6
2023-09-02 2023 Giants Live World OpenGiants Live Open Cardiff, Wales 8 of 11
2023-10-21 2023 Giants Live World Tour FinalsGiants Live Open Glasgow, Scotland 9 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicMagnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic Open Iceland 6 of 12
2024-01-27 2024 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Sheffield, England 7 of 12
2024-05-02 2024 WSM Group 3World's Strongest Man Open Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 6 of 6
2024-04-13 2024 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Leeds, England 8 of 12
2024-07-13 2024 Giants Live Strongman ClassicGiants Live Open London, England 9 of 12
Date Contest Event Result Placing
2024-07-13 2024 Giants Live Strongman ClassicAtlas Stones 4 in 48.28 s 9 of 12
2024-07-13 2024 Giants Live Strongman ClassicWrecking Ball Hold 85.38 s 6 of 12
2024-07-13 2024 Giants Live Strongman ClassicConan's Wheel 776 ° 7 of 12
2024-07-13 2024 Giants Live Strongman ClassicDeadlift
(Axle bar)
4 reps 5 of 12
2024-07-13 2024 Giants Live Strongman ClassicMax Axle Press 170 kg 5 of 12
2024-05-02 2024 WSM Group 3Car Walk (No lift) 6 of 6
2024-05-02 2024 WSM Group 3Viking Press
(Resting allowed)
7 reps 5 of 6
2024-05-02 2024 WSM Group 3Sandbag Steeplechase
(3 bags (120 kg each), to be loaded
twice (once over hurdle, once on
platform))
5 in 66.62 s 3 of 6
2024-05-02 2024 WSM Group 3Deadlift Ladder
(5 bars, 300 to 380 kg)
4 in 40.11 s 5 of 6
2024-05-02 2024 WSM Group 3Webster Stones
(136 + 113 kg / For distance, one drop
allowed)
16.65 m 6 of 6
2024-04-13 2024 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 27.04 s 5 of 12
2024-04-13 2024 Europe's Strongest ManViking Press 8 reps 9 of 12
2024-04-13 2024 Europe's Strongest ManDeadlift Ladder
(5 bars, 300 to 380 kg)
5 in 61.35 s 4 of 12
2024-04-13 2024 Europe's Strongest ManCar Walk 27.69 s 8 of 12
2024-04-13 2024 Europe's Strongest ManNicol Stones
(114 + 139 kg)
16.91 m 6 of 12
2024-01-27 2024 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(120 to 200 kg)
4 in 22.89 s 7 of 12
2024-01-27 2024 Britain's Strongest ManSandbag Toss
(18 to 28 kg, 4.50 metres)
5 in 20.73 s 6 of 12
2024-01-27 2024 Britain's Strongest ManCarry & Hoist
(Anchor carry, anvil carry & vertical
lift (6 m))
29.26 s 6 of 12
2024-01-27 2024 Britain's Strongest ManAxle Press 2 reps 5 of 12
2024-01-27 2024 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift
(400 kg or 360 kg for reps)
2 reps (400 kg) + 2x360 5 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicLog Ladder
(120 to 165 kg)
3 in 37.15 s 7 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicDeadlift 7 reps 1 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicVertical Lift 14.03 s 3 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicFarmer's Walk
(For distance)
13.58 m 10 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicHúsafell Stone
(For distance)
41.31 m 11 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicFront Hold 44.13 s 10 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicStone to Shoulder
(95 to 145 kg)
3 in 22.22 s 6 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicRock Press
(100 to 122 kg)
3 in 42.83 s 3 of 12
2023-11-12 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman ClassicSandbag Toss
(18 to 28 kg, 4.43 metres)
5 in 16.35 s 6 of 12
2023-10-21 2023 Giants Live World Tour FinalsAtlas Stones 4 in 50.11 s 10 of 12
2023-10-21 2023 Giants Live World Tour FinalsConan's Wheel 756 ° 4 of 12
2023-10-21 2023 Giants Live World Tour FinalsDeadlift 4 reps 5 of 12
2023-10-21 2023 Giants Live World Tour FinalsSandbag Steeplechase 36.84 s 9 of 12
2023-10-21 2023 Giants Live World Tour FinalsMax Log Lift (No lift) 11 of 12
2023-10-21 2023 World Log Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift (No lift)
2023-09-02 2023 Giants Live World OpenAtlas Stones 5 in 24.91 s 6 of 11
2023-09-02 2023 Giants Live World OpenWrecking Ball Hold 63.96 s 4 of 11
2023-09-02 2023 Giants Live World OpenLoad & Push 56.30 s 9 of 11
2023-09-02 2023 Giants Live World OpenDumbbell Ladder 3 in 25.64 s 7 of 11
2023-09-02 2023 Giants Live World OpenMax Deadlift 400 kg 6 of 11
2023-09-02 2023 World Deadlift ChampionshipsMax Deadlift 400 kg
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 1Kettlebell Toss
(Height: 4.57 metres / 20 to 31 kg)
6 in 31.71 s 4 of 6
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 1Conan's Wheel 722 ° 2 of 6
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 1Log Ladder 3 in 25.80 s 6 of 6
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 1Deadlift Machine
(7 lifts, 290 to 385 kg (final weight to
be lifted for max reps))
5 reps 4 of 6
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 1Loading Race 5 in 65.89 s 5 of 6
2023-04-01 2023 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 30.90 s 7 of 13
2023-04-01 2023 Europe's Strongest ManConan's Wheel 733 ° 4 of 13
2023-04-01 2023 Europe's Strongest ManDeadlift 7 reps 3 of 13
2023-04-01 2023 Europe's Strongest ManLoad & Push 52.19 s 7 of 13
2023-04-01 2023 Europe's Strongest ManLog Ladder
(120 to 180 kg)
2 in 14.41 s 12 of 13
2022-10-08 2022 Giants Live World Tour FinalsPower Stairs
(200-210-225-240-250 kg (3 stairs each))
12 in 59.78 s 10 of 12
2022-10-08 2022 Giants Live World Tour FinalsDumbbell Press 5 reps 4 of 12
2022-10-08 2022 Giants Live World Tour FinalsDeadlift
(Axle bar)
5 reps 7 of 12
2022-10-08 2022 Giants Live World Tour FinalsCarry & Drag
(125 kg anchor carry + 350 kg chain
drag)
25.35 s 4 of 12
2022-10-08 2022 Giants Live World Tour FinalsNicol Stones
(114 + 139 kg)
8.58 m 12 of 12
2022-09-24 2022 Arnold UKAtlas Stones
(120 to 200 kg)
4 in 19.85 s 7 of 14
2022-09-24 2022 Arnold UKDumbbell Press 6 reps 4 of 14
2022-09-24 2022 Arnold UKSuper Yoke 21.84 s 8 of 14
2022-09-24 2022 Arnold UKArnold Stone Carry
(136 + 164 kg)
5.1 m 6 of 14
2022-09-24 2022 Arnold UKSandbag Toss
(20 to 28 kg, 4 metres)
5 in 18.79 s 5 of 14
2022-09-24 2022 Arnold UKDeadlift 4 reps 4 of 14
2022-08-06 2022 Giants Live World OpenMedley 52.39 s 8 of 11
2022-08-06 2022 Giants Live World OpenMax Deadlift 400 kg 9 of 11
2022-08-06 2022 World Deadlift ChampionshipsMax Deadlift 400 kg
2022-04-02 2022 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 31.23 s 9 of 12
2022-04-02 2022 Europe's Strongest ManPower Stairs
(200-210-225-250 kg (3 stairs each))
40.16 s 9 of 12
2022-04-02 2022 Europe's Strongest ManCarry & Drag
(120 kg anchor carry + chain drag (20
metres each))
29.54 s 7 of 12
2022-04-02 2022 Europe's Strongest ManDeadlift Ladder
(5 lifts, 300 to 400 kg)
3 in 28.21 s 7 of 12
2022-04-02 2022 Europe's Strongest ManMax Log Lift (No lift) 9 of 12
2022-04-02 2022 World Log Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift (No lift)
2022-02-26 2022 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(120 to 200 kg)
5 in 32.05 s 4 of 11
2022-02-26 2022 Britain's Strongest ManSandbag Toss
(18 to 28 kg, 4.50 metres)
5 in 13.64 s 4 of 11
2022-02-26 2022 Britain's Strongest ManAxle Press 4 reps 2 of 11
2022-02-26 2022 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift
(Axle bar)
4 reps 3 of 11
2022-02-26 2022 Britain's Strongest ManShield Carry
(For distance)
62.15 m 2 of 11
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 24.24 s 6 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManLoading Race 4 in 45.16 s 9 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift 6 reps 4 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManSuper Yoke 15.58 s 7 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManDumbbell Medley
(80 to 120 kg)
3 in 29.31 s 6 of 10
2021-10-03 2021 Arnold UKDumbbell Press 3 reps 5 of 10
2021-10-03 2021 Arnold UKDeadlift
(Axle bar)
2 reps 8 of 10
2021-10-03 2021 Arnold UKFrame Carry 14.95 s 8 of 10
2021-10-03 2021 Arnold UKHercules Hold 45.73 s 9 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 22.23 s 4 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManCar Walk 16.07 s 3 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManDeadlift 6 reps 3 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManShield Carry
(For distance)
34.65 m 5 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManMax Log Lift 0 (No lift) 4 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 World Log Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift (No lift)
2021-07-24 2021 Giants Live Strongman ClassicAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 42.11 s 8 of 11
2021-07-24 2021 Giants Live Strongman ClassicFrame Carry 13.84 s 7 of 11
2021-07-24 2021 Giants Live Strongman ClassicDeadlift
(Axle bar)
3 reps 6 of 11
2021-07-24 2021 Giants Live Strongman ClassicHercules Hold 33.57 s 11 of 11
2021-07-24 2021 Giants Live Strongman ClassicMax Axle Press 170 kg 4 of 11
2021-05-31 2021 UK's Strongest ManCarry & Drag 3 of 8
2021-05-31 2021 UK's Strongest ManViking Press 9 reps 1 of 8
2021-05-31 2021 UK's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 175 kg)
1 of 8
2021-05-31 2021 UK's Strongest ManBrick Lift 5 of 8
2021-05-31 2021 UK's Strongest ManTruck Push 56.81 s 8 of 8
2020-11-15 2020 WSM Group 1Log Lift 5 in 66.25 s 4 of 5
2020-11-15 2020 WSM Group 1Loading Race
(115 kg engine block, 140 kg rear
differential, 100 kg tyre rim, 115 kg
wheel hub, 100 kg tyre rim )
5 in 48.99 s 2 of 5
2020-11-15 2020 WSM Group 1Deadlift 6 reps 4 of 5
2020-11-15 2020 WSM Group 1Farmer's Walk
(For distance with 10-metre intervals)
7.83 m 5 of 5
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 23.87 s 6 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManKeg Toss
(18 to 25 kg)
6 in 59.10 s 7 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManNicol Stones
(114 + 139 kg)
10.93 m 3 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManRock Press 6 reps 3 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManDeadlift 1 rep 6 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManLoading Race
(100 to 120 kg)
4 in 40.76 s 5 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManFront Hold 35.63 s 9 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManHercules Hold 40.11 s 9 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManMax Log Lift 180 kg 2 of 12
2020-01-18 2020 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(120 to 180 kg)
5 in 30.56 s 6 of 13
2020-01-18 2020 Britain's Strongest ManConan's Wheel 792 ° 1 of 13
2020-01-18 2020 Britain's Strongest ManLoading Race
(Duck walk + keg + sack + tire)
4 in 50.38 s 11 of 13
2020-01-18 2020 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift 5 reps 8 of 13
2020-01-18 2020 Britain's Strongest ManLog Ladder
(120 to 180 kg)
2 in 12.91 s 9 of 13
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManAtlas Stones 4 in 37.55 s 1 of 8
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManTruck Pull 12.4 m 3 of 8
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManCar Flip 21.60 s 3 of 8
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManMax Log Lift 160 kg 3 of 8
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManSuper Yoke 27.69 s 5 of 8
2019-05-18 2019 Arnold AfricaLog Lift
(Top 6 only)
Eliminated 6 of 13
2019-05-18 2019 Arnold AfricaStone Over Bar 0 reps 8 of 13
2019-05-18 2019 Arnold AfricaSuper Yoke
(450 kg (10 m), 550 kg (10 m))
0.5 m 13 of 13
2019-05-18 2019 Arnold AfricaTruck Pull 31.44 s 11 of 13
2019-05-18 2019 Arnold AfricaFarmer's Walk 11.06 m 12 of 13
2019-05-18 2019 Arnold AfricaMax Deadlift 360 kg 12 of 13
2018-07-29 2018 UK's Strongest ManAtlas Stones 5 in 44.81 s 1 of 8
2018-07-29 2018 UK's Strongest ManArm Over Arm Pull 15.8 m 4 of 8
2018-07-29 2018 UK's Strongest ManLog Medley 3 in 22.42 s 3 of 8
2018-07-29 2018 UK's Strongest ManDeadlift 12 reps 3 of 8
2018-07-29 2018 UK's Strongest ManLoading Race 41.62 s 4 of 8
2018-06-03 2018 SummermaniaAtlas Stones
(115 to 175 kg)
2 in 18.42 s 10 of 12
2018-06-03 2018 SummermaniaFlag Hoist
(275 to 375 kg)
5 in 35.75 s 3 of 12
2018-06-03 2018 SummermaniaLog Medley
(120 to 200 kg)
2 in 14.08 s 11 of 12
2018-06-03 2018 SummermaniaMax Deadlift
(18-inch deadlift)
420 kg 8 of 12
2018-06-03 2018 SummermaniaFarmer's Walk
(No drops)
9.1 m 9 of 12
2017-08-06 2017 UK's Strongest ManFlag Hoist 5 in 36.64 s 1 of 8
2017-08-06 2017 UK's Strongest ManTug of War 6th 6 of 8
2017-08-06 2017 UK's Strongest ManMedley 2.19 m 7 of 8
2017-08-06 2017 UK's Strongest ManSilver Dollar Deadlift 425 kg 1 of 8
2017-08-06 2017 UK's Strongest ManDumbbell Press 6 reps 3 of 8
2017-04-08 2017 SCL FIBOAtlas Stones
(140 to 180 kg)
5 in 33.35 s 5 of 14
2017-04-08 2017 SCL FIBOMedley
(420 kg yoke (20 m), 110 kg sack (20 m))
34.22 s 11 of 14
2017-04-08 2017 SCL FIBOMax Log Lift 0 (No lift) 14 of 14
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 37.00 s 9 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManFront Hold 45.60 s 6 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManSafe Lift 0 reps 11 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift 1 rep 10 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManSuper Yoke 40.50 s 11 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManShield Carry 26.9 m 9 of 12
2014-06-15 2014 SCL FinlandMedley
(350 kg frame carry, 3x 100 kg sacks)
53.69 s 11 of 12
2014-06-15 2014 SCL FinlandFront Hold 32.28 s 12 of 12
2014-06-15 2014 SCL FinlandDeadlift 0 reps 10 of 12
2014-06-15 2014 SCL FinlandMinibus Pull 31.93 s 12 of 12
2014-06-15 2014 SCL FinlandOverhead Medley
(150 kg log, 100 kg dumbbell, 175 kg
log)
0 in 75.00 s 12 of 12
2014-06-15 2014 SCL FinlandCarry Medley
(330 kg frame carry (20 m), 380 kg yoke
(20 m))
46.15 s 12 of 12
2014-05-02 2014 Giants Live PolandStone Over Bar 4 reps 9 of 12
2014-05-02 2014 Giants Live PolandMedley 10.2 m 11 of 12
2014-05-02 2014 Giants Live PolandFrame Carry 0.6 m 10 of 12
2014-05-02 2014 Giants Live PolandMax Deadlift 0 (No lift) 8 of 12
2014-05-02 2014 Giants Live PolandMax Log Lift 0 (No lift) 8 of 12
# Event PR Contest
1 Max. Deadlift 400 kg (882 lbs) 2023 World Deadlift Championships
2 Max. 18-inch Deadlift 425 kg (937 lbs) 2017 UK's Strongest Man
3 Max. Log Lift 180 kg (397 lbs) 2020 Europe's Strongest Man
4 Max. Axle Press 170 kg (375 lbs) 2021 Giants Live Strongman Classic