Athlete Bio
Mark Philippi

Years Active: 1997-2008
Born: 1963-03-21
Height: 1.83 m (6' 0")
Weight: 145 kg (320 lbs)

Competition Totals:
TypeContestsWins
International281
National40
WSM Totals:
AppearancesFinalsBest Finish
727th
Date Contest Contest Type Division Location Placing
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Primm, Nevada 7 of 10
2005-10-06 2005 WSM Group 2World's Strongest Man Open Chengdu, China 4 of 5
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Tangier, Morocco 8 of 10
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 5World's Strongest Man Open Victoria Falls, Zambia 3 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Group 2World's Strongest Man Open Victoria Falls, Zambia 3 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Group 4World's Strongest Man Open Sun City, South Africa 4 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Group 1World's Strongest Man Open Valletta, Malta 3 of 6
2005-03-05 2005 Arnold's Strongest ManArnold Strongman Classic Open Columbus, Ohio 4 of 10
2004-03-06 2004 Arnold's Strongest ManArnold Strongman Classic Open Columbus, Ohio 4 of 10
2002-02-23 2002 Arnold Strongman ChallengeArnold Strongman Classic Open Columbus, Ohio 4 of 8
1998 1998 World Strongman ChallengeWorld Strongman Challenge Open Sydney, Australia 2 of 6
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast Open Honolulu, Hawaii 5 of 12
1998-01-31 1998 Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast Open Honolulu, Hawaii 1 of 5
2008-06-21 2008 Madison Square Garden Grand PrixStrongman Super Series Open New York City, New York 9 of 12
2007-06-16 2007 Venice Beach Grand PrixStrongman Super Series Open Los Angeles, California 5 of 14
2007-04-22 2007 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixStrongman Super Series Open Uncasville, Connecticut 6 of 12
2006-06-01 2006 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixStrongman Super Series Open Uncasville, Connecticut 10 of 14
2004-07-11 2004 Moscow Grand PrixStrongman Super Series Open Moscow, Russia 9 of 13
2000-06-25 2000 IFSA Poland Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Sopot, Poland 5 of 10
2000-03-18 2000 IFSA Finland Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Helsinki, Finland 9 of 12
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Arnbruck, Germany 6 of 8
1998 1998 Atlantic GiantIFSA Grand Prix Open Faroe Islands 4 of 10
2004-06-06 2004 World Muscle Power ClassicWorld Muscle Power Classic Open Dolbeau-Mistassini, Canada 10 of 12
1999 1999 World Muscle Power ClassicWorld Muscle Power Classic Open Callander, Scotland 2 of 7
1998 1998 World Muscle Power ClassicWorld Muscle Power Classic Open Callander, Scotland 3 of 8
1997-07-27 1997 World Muscle Power ClassicWorld Muscle Power Classic Open Scotland 2 of 4
2007-09-03 2007 North America's Strongest ManNorth America's Strongest Man Open Gatineau, Canada 4 of 12
2003-08-09 2003 America's Strongest ManAmerica's Strongest Man Open St. Louis, Missouri 3 of 19
2002-07-20 2002 America's Strongest ManAmerica's Strongest Man Open St. Louis, Missouri 8 of 16
2001-07-08 2001 America's Strongest ManAmerica's Strongest Man Open Kokomo, Indiana 4 of 12
2004-10-09 2004 America's Strongest ManAmerica's Strongest Man Open Atlanta, Georgia 4 of 12
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsX-Treme Strongman Championships Open Atlanta, Georgia 4 of 10
Date Contest Event Result Placing
2008-06-21 2008 Madison Square Garden Grand PrixAxle Press 5 reps 7 of 12
2008-06-21 2008 Madison Square Garden Grand PrixShield Carry 42.06 m 7 of 12
2008-06-21 2008 Madison Square Garden Grand PrixMax Deadlift 385 kg 4 of 12
2008-06-21 2008 Madison Square Garden Grand PrixMedley
(Tire flip + farmer's walk)
27.19 s 10 of 12
2007-06-16 2007 Venice Beach Grand PrixAtlas Stones 5 in 32.97 s 4 of 14
2007-06-16 2007 Venice Beach Grand PrixMedley
(2 deadlifts + 1 flag hoist + 400 kg
frame carry)
4 + 0.55 m 3 of 14
2007-06-16 2007 Venice Beach Grand PrixTombstone Carry 19.5 m 6 of 14
2007-06-16 2007 Venice Beach Grand PrixSuper Yoke 22.32 s 6 of 14
2007-06-16 2007 Venice Beach Grand PrixOverhead Medley 3 in 43.97 s 8 of 14
2007-06-16 2007 Venice Beach Grand PrixFarmer's Walk 22.9 m 9 of 14
2007-04-22 2007 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixMedley
(Tire flip + farmer's walk)
38.78 s 5 of 12
2007-04-22 2007 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixHercules Hold 25.00 s 5 of 12
2007-04-22 2007 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixDeadlift
(Car deadlift, side handles)
15 reps 6 of 12
2007-04-22 2007 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(130 to 190 kg)
3 in 14.50 s 9 of 12
2007-04-22 2007 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixViking Press 9 reps 3 of 12
2007-04-22 2007 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixSuper Yoke
(No drops)
17.52 s 7 of 12
2006-06-01 2006 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixDeadlift
(Car deadlift)
11 reps 3 of 14
2006-06-01 2006 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixAxle Press 5 reps 5 of 14
2006-06-01 2006 Mohegan Sun Grand PrixFrame Carry 29.92 m 4 of 14
2005-10-06 2005 WSM Heat 2Atlas Stones
(100 to 160 kg)
5 in 36.41 s 3 of 5
2005-10-06 2005 WSM Heat 2Fingal's Fingers
(200 to 300 kg)
3 in 42.75 s 4 of 5
2005-10-06 2005 WSM Heat 2Truck Pull 47.67 s 4 of 5
2005-10-06 2005 WSM Heat 2Squat Lift
(7 lifts, 260 to 360 kg)
7 in 30.25 s 1 of 5
2005-10-06 2005 WSM Heat 2Viking Press
(Resting allowed)
13 reps 3 of 5
2005-10-06 2005 WSM Heat 2Carry & Drag
(100 kg anchor carry (20 m), 200 kg
chain drag (20 m))
32.07 s 3 of 5
2005-03-05 2005 Arnold's Strongest ManTimber Carry
(No straps)
7.16 m 1 of 10
2005-03-05 2005 Arnold's Strongest ManHammer Lift Rd 2, All (22.13) 5 of 10
2005-03-05 2005 Arnold's Strongest ManDumbbell Press 3 reps 9 of 10
2005-03-05 2005 Arnold's Strongest ManMedicine Ball Toss
(For height)
4.57 m 6 of 10
2005-03-05 2005 Arnold's Strongest ManMax Deadlift
(Hummer tires)
431 kg 2 of 10
2005-03-05 2005 Arnold's Strongest ManApollon's Wheels
(Cleans-Continentals-Presses)
2-0-1 8 of 10
2004-07-11 2004 Moscow Grand PrixMedley
(Tire flip + farmer's walk + loading)
1.96 m 11 of 13
2004-07-11 2004 Moscow Grand PrixDeadlift Hold 74.95 s 6 of 13
2004-07-11 2004 Moscow Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(120 to 160 kg)
5 in 31.45 s 7 of 13
2004-07-11 2004 Moscow Grand PrixPower Stairs
(180-200-220 kg, 5 stairs each)
45.09 s 10 of 13
2004-07-11 2004 Moscow Grand PrixTire Flip 34.50 s 7 of 13
2004-07-11 2004 Moscow Grand PrixFarmer's Walk 44.43 s 11 of 13
2004-07-11 2004 Moscow Grand PrixTruck Pull 14 m 11 of 13
2004-07-11 2004 Moscow Grand PrixMax Log Lift 170 kg 5 of 13
2004-06-06 2004 World Muscle Power ClassicFarmer's Walk 19.53 m 6 of 12
2004-06-06 2004 World Muscle Power ClassicAtlas Stones ? 12 of 12
2004-06-06 2004 World Muscle Power ClassicBack Lift 983 kg 8 of 12
2004-06-06 2004 World Muscle Power ClassicVertical Lift ? 11 of 12
2004-06-06 2004 World Muscle Power ClassicSquat Lift 12 reps 1 of 12
2004-06-06 2004 World Muscle Power ClassicFingal's Fingers 3 in 23.72 s 12 of 12
2004-06-06 2004 World Muscle Power ClassicViking Press 9 reps 6 of 12
2004-06-06 2004 World Muscle Power ClassicWheelbarrow Carry 12.41 m 8 of 12
2004-03-06 2004 Arnold's Strongest ManTimber Carry
(No straps)
9.47 m 3 of 10
2004-03-06 2004 Arnold's Strongest ManHammer Lift 19.26 s 5 of 10
2004-03-06 2004 Arnold's Strongest ManMedicine Ball Toss
(For height)
4.57 m 7 of 10
2004-03-06 2004 Arnold's Strongest ManMax Deadlift
(Hummer tires)
422 kg 1 of 10
2004-03-06 2004 Arnold's Strongest ManApollon's Wheels 2-0-2 6 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsAtlas Stones
(120 to 172 kg)
4 in 19.99 s 5 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsTire Flip 27.52 s 4 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsMax Squat 551 kg 2 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsConan's Wheel 42.93 m 7 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsMedley
(Farmer's walk + sled pull + car flip)
35.46 s 6 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsAxle Press 7 reps 2 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsTruck Pull 42.14 s 5 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsSuper Yoke 17.06 s 1 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsHercules Hold 25.30 s 7 of 10
2003-11-09 2003 X-Treme Strongman ChampionshipsLoading Race 40.03 s 4 of 10
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 5Tire Flip 32.68 s 3 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 5Atlas Stones
(100 to 160 kg)
2 in 45.83 s 5 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 5Deadlift
(Car deadlift)
12 reps 1 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 5Giant Farmer's Walk 17.79 s 4 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 5Train Pull 28.87 s 2 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 5Carry & Flip
(225 kg duck walk (15 m), 400 kg tire
flip (15 m))
20.2 m 5 of 6
2003-08-09 2003 America's Strongest ManWheelbarrow Carry 13.11 s 3 of 19
2003-08-09 2003 America's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(120 to 175 kg)
4 in 21.28 s 4 of 19
2003-08-09 2003 America's Strongest ManHercules Hold 18.33 s 5 of 19
2003-08-09 2003 America's Strongest ManMedley
(363 kg yoke, 127 kg farmer's walk, sled
pull (15 metres each))
76.85 s 3 of 19
2003-08-09 2003 America's Strongest ManMax Squat 528 kg 1 of 19
2003-08-09 2003 America's Strongest ManDeadlift
(Car deadlift)
9 reps 1 of 19
2003-08-09 2003 America's Strongest ManConan's Wheel 43.61 m 13 of 19
2003-08-09 2003 America's Strongest ManAxle Press 9 reps 2 of 19
2002-02-23 2002 Arnold Strongman ChallengeTimber Carry
(No straps)
20.84 s 6 of 8
2002-02-23 2002 Arnold Strongman ChallengeHummer Push 18.53 s 4 of 8
2002-02-23 2002 Arnold Strongman ChallengeMax Deadlift
(Standard bar)
374 kg 4 of 8
2002-02-23 2002 Arnold Strongman ChallengeApollon's Wheels 1 rep, 166 kg 2 of 8
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 2Atlas Stones
(100 to 160 kg)
4 in 39.00 s 3 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 2Max Deadlift 350 kg 1 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 2Hercules Hold 30.60 s 3 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 2Arm Over Arm Pull 28.60 s 4 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 2Fingal's Fingers 3 in 39.10 s 5 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 2Carry & Drag 34.8 m 3 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Group 4Atlas Stones
(95 to 160 kg)
Withdrew 5 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Group 4Fingal's Fingers
(200 to 300 kg)
Withdrew 5 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Group 4Basque Circle 50 ° 3 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Group 4Deadlift Hold 55.70 s 1 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Group 4Africa Stone 32.6 m 4 of 6
2000-08-11 2000 WSM Group 4Super Yoke 17.80 s 2 of 6
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastPower Stairs
(18 stairs)
55.13 s 4 of 12
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastKeg Toss
(For height)
5.49 m 1 of 12
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastHercules Hold 16.62 s 6 of 12
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastMax Log Lift 165 kg 3 of 12
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastTrolley Pull 32.70 s 11 of 12
2000-03-18 2000 IFSA Finland Grand PrixCrucifix Hold
(15 kg / hand)
38.81 s 4 of 12
2000-03-18 2000 IFSA Finland Grand PrixWeight Throw
(Block for height)
4.5 m 8 of 12
2000-03-18 2000 IFSA Finland Grand PrixLoading Race
(5x 100 kg sacks)
44.27 s 7 of 12
2000-03-18 2000 IFSA Finland Grand PrixConan's Wheel 280 ° 11 of 12
2000-03-18 2000 IFSA Finland Grand PrixViking Press 12 reps 5 of 12
2000-03-18 2000 IFSA Finland Grand PrixWheelbarrow Carry 5.83 m 10 of 12
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 1Medley 53.09 s 3 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 1Log Lift 9 reps 2 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 1Hercules Hold 34.10 s 4 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 1Loading Race 5 in 71.31 s 3 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 1Truck Pull 46.28 s 4 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Heat 1Carry & Drag 8.04 m 4 of 6
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalCar Flip 1 flip 7 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalHúsafell Stone 69.51 m 3 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalTruck Pull 81.91 s 10 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalFarmer's Walk 44.62 s 6 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 9Tire Flip 30 m 1 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 9Wheelbarrow Carry 21.14 s 1 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 9Deadlift 20 reps 1 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 9Super Yoke 25.13 s 1 of 4
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixPower Stairs DNF 7 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixLog Lift 12 reps 3 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixFarmer's Walk 73.1 m 4 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixLoading Race 41.38 s 4 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixBavarian Lift 300 kg 4 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixTruck Pull 54.16 s 6 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalMedley 60.29 s 6 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalMax Deadlift
(18-inch deadlift)
432.5 kg 2 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalLoading Race
(6 kegs, 105 kg each)
5 in 67.49 s 8 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalMax Squat 372.5 kg 1 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalHúsafell Stone 52.83 m 9 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalCar Flip 19.90 s 7 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalLog Lift 11 reps 4 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalTruck Pull 17.2 m 10 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupWrestling 2nd 2 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupArm Over Arm Pull 52.98 s 3 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupLoading Race 41.85 s 1 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupTire Toss 11.61 m 3 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupBus Pull 35.98 s 2 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupFarmer's Walk 26.30 s 2 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupBar Bend Bent 5/8 2 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupMax Deadlift 363 kg 1 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupWeight Throw 6.91 m 1 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupHanging Plunge 95.43 s 2 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupMax Squat 433 kg 1 of 8
1997-10-13 1997 WSM U.S. GroupMax Log Lift 138 kg 3 of 8
# Event PR Contest
1 Max. Deadlift 385 kg (849 lbs) 2008 Madison Square Garden Grand Prix
2 Max. 18-inch Deadlift 432.5 kg (953 lbs) 1997 WSM Final
3 Max. Hummer Tire Deadlift 431 kg (950 lbs) 2005 Arnold's Strongest Man
4 Max. Log Lift 170 kg (375 lbs) 2004 Moscow Grand Prix
5 Max. Squat 372.5 kg (821 lbs) 1997 WSM Final