Athlete Bio
Gerrit Badenhorst

Years Active: 1992-2002
Born: 1962-10-10
Height: 1.86 m (6' 1")
Weight: 145 kg (320 lbs)

Competition Totals:
TypeContestsWins
International203
WSM Totals:
AppearancesFinalsBest Finish
962nd
Date Contest Contest Type Division Location Placing
1992-10-03 1992 World's Strongest ManWorld's Strongest Man Open Reykjavík, Iceland 4 of 10
1993 1993 World's Strongest ManWorld's Strongest Man Open Orange, France 8 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 3World's Strongest Man Open Primm, Nevada 3 of 6
1994-10-24 1994 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Sun City, South Africa 4 of 8
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Nassau, Bahamas 2 of 10
1996 1996 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Port Louis, Mauritius 3 of 8
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Group 5World's Strongest Man Open Tangier, Morocco 1 of 4
2000-08-11 2000 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Sun City, South Africa 7 of 10
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Group 3World's Strongest Man Open Valletta, Malta 6 of 6
1993 1993 World Strongman ChallengeWorld Strongman Challenge Open South Africa 1 of 14
1993 1993 World Mighty ManWorld Mighty Man Open Johannesburg, South Africa 1 of 5
1992 1992 World Mighty ManWorld Mighty Man Open Johannesburg, South Africa 4 of 9
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Istanbul, Turkey 5 of 12
2002-04-20 2002 IFSA Finland Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Vantaa, Finland 10 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Hardenberg, Netherlands 1 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Keszthely, Hungary 3 of 10
1998-08-02 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Budapest, Hungary 9 of 9
1996-07-07 1996 IFSA Lithuania Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Klaipėda, Lithuania 6 of 6
1997 1997 European OpenEuropean Open Open Meerssen, Netherlands 2 of 13
1992 1992 European HerculesEuropean Hercules Open Oulu, Finland 7 of 11
Date Contest Event Result Placing
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
3 stones 6 of 12
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixPower Stairs
(150-200-250 kg, 6 stairs each)
58.26 s 4 of 12
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixCrucifix Hold
(12.5 kg / hand)
28.67 s 12 of 12
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixFarmer's Walk
(For distance)
49.12 m 6 of 12
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixMax Log Lift 165 kg 1 of 12
2002-04-20 2002 IFSA Finland Grand PrixWheelbarrow Carry 21.22 s 8 of 10
2002-04-20 2002 IFSA Finland Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(130 to 175 kg)
4 in 60.20 s 10 of 10
2002-04-20 2002 IFSA Finland Grand PrixIncline Log Press 7 reps 5 of 10
2002-04-20 2002 IFSA Finland Grand PrixMedley DNF 10 of 10
2002-04-20 2002 IFSA Finland Grand PrixCrucifix Hold
(12.5 kg / hand)
29.27 s 10 of 10
2002-04-20 2002 IFSA Finland Grand PrixConan's Wheel 13.42 ° 9 of 10
2002-04-20 2002 IFSA Finland Grand PrixCrane Pull 26.13 s 5 of 10
2000-08-11 2000 WSM FinalAtlas Stones
(95 to 160 kg)
3 in 46.00 s 8 of 10
2000-08-11 2000 WSM FinalFingal's Fingers
(200 to 300 kg)
2 in 22.70 s 7 of 10
2000-08-11 2000 WSM FinalTruck Pull 58.40 s 6 of 10
2000-08-11 2000 WSM FinalFarmer's Walk 39.00 s 7 of 10
2000-08-11 2000 WSM FinalDeadlift Hold 40.70 s 5 of 10
2000-08-11 2000 WSM FinalPower Stairs
(24 stairs)
34.70 s 4 of 10
2000-08-11 2000 WSM FinalSuper Yoke 26.50 s 6 of 10
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Heat 3Atlas Stones
(95 to 160 kg)
3 in 31.70 s 6 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Heat 3Axle Press 9 reps 1 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Heat 3Basque Circle 160 ° 2 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Heat 3Power Stairs
(24 stairs)
36.10 s 2 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Heat 3Africa Stone 39.4 m 5 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Heat 3Tire Flip 44.50 s 2 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 3Medley 72.41 s 6 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 3Log Lift 8 reps 3 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 3Hercules Hold 23.24 s 6 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 3Loading Race 5 in 61.77 s 3 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 3Húsafell Stone 43.68 m 5 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 3Carry & Drag 14.56 m 3 of 6
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixAtlas Stones 3 in 12.28 s 3 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixMax Squat 330 kg 1 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixHercules Hold 30.00 s 4 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixMax Deadlift 365 kg 1 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixTruck Pull 34.80 s 1 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixMax Log Lift 165 kg 2 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixPower Stairs
(175-225-275 kg, 6 stairs each)
48.57 s 1 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixCrucifix Hold ? 8 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(120 to 175 kg)
4 in 21.10 s 3 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixArm Over Arm Pull 37.94 s 8 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixStone to Shoulder 2 reps 3 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixWeight Throw
(Keg for height)
6.1 m 3 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixFarmer's Walk
(For distance)
25 m 3 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixBlock Press 140 kg 1 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Group 5Tire Flip 20.6 m 1 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Group 5Wheelbarrow Carry 16.56 s 1 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Group 5Deadlift 14 reps 3 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Group 5Super Yoke 18.41 s 1 of 4
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixAtlas Walk 21.33 s 4 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(160 to 210 kg)
2 stones 3 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixRock Press 150 kg 1 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixFarmer's Walk 40.86 m 11 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixHercules Hold 22.89 s 12 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixTruck Pull 28.92 s 4 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixCrucifix Hold 25.02 s 7 of 12
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 3Power Stairs 54.35 s 3 of 6
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 3Flintstone Barbell 165 kg 1 of 6
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 3Conan's Wheel 608 ° 3 of 6
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 3Arm Over Arm Pull 17 m 5 of 6
1997 1997 European OpenPower Stairs
(175-225-275 kg, 6 stairs each)
18 stairs 2 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenMax Deadlift
(Partial deadlift)
480 kg 3 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenTruck Pull 28.05 m 2 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenAtlas Stones
(110 to 160 kg)
4 in 24.80 s 6 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenMax Log Lift 160 kg 1 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenCrucifix Hold
(12.5 kg / hand)
31.41 s 10 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenKeg Toss
(For height)
5 m 6 of 13
1996 1996 WSM FinalPower Stairs 48.42 s 1 of 8
1996 1996 WSM FinalMax Deadlift 410 kg 1 of 8
1996 1996 WSM FinalFarmer's Walk 32.24 s 6 of 8
1996 1996 WSM FinalCask Circle 701 ° 7 of 8
1996 1996 WSM FinalHercules Hold 18.55 s 8 of 8
1996 1996 WSM FinalWeight Throw 5.85 m 5 of 8
1996 1996 WSM FinalCar Flip 11.51 s 1 of 8
1996 1996 WSM FinalTractor Pull 34.51 s 2 of 8
1996 1996 WSM Heat 2Leg Press 12 reps 3 of 6
1996 1996 WSM Heat 2Deadlift Hold 99.19 s 1 of 6
1996 1996 WSM Heat 2Loading Race 5 in 59.06 s 2 of 6
1996 1996 WSM Heat 2Wheelbarrow Carry 56.20 s 3 of 6
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalLoading Race 4 in 88.79 s 7 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalMax Squat 407.5 kg 2 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalTug of War 3rd 3 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalCaber Toss 5.45 m 1 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalFarmer's Walk 50.51 s 3 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalFlintstone Barbell 170 kg 6 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalCar Flip 13.90 s 1 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalTruck Pull 33.26 s 1 of 10
1995 1995 WSM Heat 3Tire Flip 52.35 s 1 of 4
1995 1995 WSM Heat 3Conan's Wheel 1st 1 of 4
1995 1995 WSM Heat 3Bavarian Lift 320 kg 2 of 4
1995 1995 WSM Heat 3Super Yoke 16.26 s 1 of 4
1994-10-24 1994 WSM FinalAtlas Stones 5 in 38.87 s 5 of 8
1994-10-24 1994 WSM FinalPole Push 4th 4 of 8
1994-10-24 1994 WSM FinalMax Deadlift
(18-inch deadlift)
440 kg 1 of 8
1994-10-24 1994 WSM FinalHercules Hold 30.35 s 7 of 8
1994-10-24 1994 WSM FinalCar Walk 23.00 s 5 of 8
1994-10-24 1994 WSM FinalRock Press 135 kg 1 of 8
1994-10-24 1994 WSM FinalWheelbarrow Carry 23.55 s 5 of 8
1994-10-24 1994 WSM FinalTruck Pull 34.04 s 3 of 8
1994 1994 WSM Group 4Atlas Walk 22.51 s 1 of 4
1994 1994 WSM Group 4Tug of War 2nd 2 of 4
1994 1994 WSM Group 4Log Lift 14 reps 3 of 4
1994 1994 WSM Group 4Car Flip 13.51 s 1 of 4
1993 1993 WSM FinalPole Push 5th 5 of 8
1993 1993 WSM FinalWheelbarrow Carry 14.06 s 3 of 8
1993 1993 WSM FinalIncline Log Press 16 reps 5 of 8
1993 1993 WSM FinalTruck Pull 27.55 s 4 of 8
1992-10-03 1992 WSM FinalHúsafell Stone 3 of 10
1992-10-03 1992 WSM FinalPlane Pull 42.36 s 7 of 10
1992-10-03 1992 WSM FinalFront Hold 51.21 s 4 of 10
1992-10-03 1992 WSM FinalWeight Throw 4.9 m 4 of 10
1992-10-03 1992 WSM FinalRock Press 120 kg 2 of 10
1992-10-03 1992 WSM FinalLoading Race 5 in 88.00 s 4 of 10
1992-10-03 1992 WSM FinalMax Deadlift 465 kg 1 of 10
1992-10-03 1992 WSM FinalTruck Pull 5 of 10
# Event PR Contest
1 Max. Deadlift 410 kg (904 lbs) 1996 WSM Final
2 Max. 18-inch Deadlift 440 kg (970 lbs) 1994 WSM Final
3 Max. Log Lift 165 kg (364 lbs) 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand Prix
4 Max. Squat 330 kg (728 lbs) 1999 IFSA Holland Grand Prix