Geoff Capes dead: Britain’s legendary shot putter and world’s strongest man dies aged 75 | Other | Sport
Geoff Capes, the most famous shot putter in British history who was twice named the World’s Strongest Man, has died at the age of 75. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time, having competed for Great Britain at three Olympic Games.
Capes won two gold medals at the Commonwealth Games titles as well as two European indoor championships. He remains the British record holder for the men’s shot put, having registered a throw of 21.68 metres in 1980.
He also won the World’s Strongest Man in 1983 and 1985, the World Muscle Power Classic in 1987, as well as several other titles including Britain’s Strongest Man and Europe’s Strongest Man.
Additionally, Capes was a six-time world champion in the Highland Games and held world records in numerous strength events.
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