Glenn Ross

Glenn Ross (born 27 May 1971) known by his nickname "The Daddy", is a Northern Ireland former international strongman and powerlifter who has represented Northern Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions. Ross is the founder of the UK Strength Council and Scotland Strength Association and the creator of the UK's Strongest Man competition, as well as several regional and national qualifying events.[2]

Glenn Ross
Personal information
Nickname(s)The Daddy
NationalityBritish
Born (1971-05-27) 27 May 1971
Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight215 kg (474 lb)
Spouse(s)Yvonne Ross
Sport
SportStrongman
Medal record
Strongman
Representing
 Northern Ireland and  United Kingdom
World's Strongest Man
Qualified 1998 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 1999 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2000 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2001 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2003 World's Strongest Man
Arnold Strongman Classic[1]
3rd Arnold Strongman Classic 2005
10th Arnold Strongman Classic 2006
Strongman Champions League
8th 2009 Germany FIBO
6th 2010 Germany
IFSA
11th 1999 Finland Grand Prix
5th 1999 Viking of the North
5th 2000 Ireland Grand Prix
9th 2000 Poland Grand Prix
5th 2000 Czech Grand Prix
World Strongman Cup
4th 2004 Spain
1st 2004 Austria
2nd 2004 Germany
6th 2004 Germany
3rd 2004 Austria
6th 2004 Poland
1st European Master's Strongmancup 2004
6th 2004 Russia
3rd 2005 Ireland
1st 2005 England
2nd 2005 USA
10th 2005 Austria
2nd 2006 Northern Ireland
8th 2007 Grand Prix of Khanty-Mansijsk
Europe's Strongest Man
10th 2002 Europe's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man
2nd Britain's Strongest Man 1997
3rd Britain's Strongest Man 1998
1st Britain's Strongest Man 1999
1st Britain's Strongest Man 2000
1st Britain's Strongest Man 2001
7th Britain's Strongest Man 2002
3rd Britain's Strongest Man 2003
UK's Strongest Man
1st UK's Strongest Man 2004
1st UK's Strongest Man 2006
1st UK's Strongest Man 2007
1st UK's Strongest Man 2008
2nd UK's Strongest Man 2009
1st UK's Strongest Man 2010
IFSA UK Championship
1st IFSA UK Championship 1999[1]
UK Strongman Docklands Challenge
3rd 1999 UK Strongman Docklands Challenge
Liberty Strongman Classic
3rd 2009 Liberty Strongman Classic
Northeast Strongman Showdown
13th 2001 Northeast Strongman Showdown
Gatineau Strongman Festival
8th 2001 Gatineau Strongman Festival
Ultimate Strongman Masters
1st 2010 Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championship
1st 2011 Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championship
Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man
1st Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man 1995
1st Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man 1996
1st Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man 1997
1st Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man 1998
1st Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man 1999
1st Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man 2000

Strongman career

Ross is a 5-time winner of UK's Strongest Man – 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010.[1]

Ross is also a 3-time winner of Britain's Strongest Man – 1999, 2000, 2001.[1]

In 2003, Ross lifted three cars with the rear wheels completely off the ground, the combined weight including the frames of the three Citroën Saxos was almost 3 tonnes.[1] But in the hands of the lifter, this weight is actually more like 400 kg. The lifter is not lifting the raw weight of the car, it is a lever system. He has competed in the World's Strongest Man competition on five occasions.[1]

Arnold Strongman Classic

In 2005, Ross was in his peak physical condition. He was invited to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Arnold Strongman Classic, the heaviest strongman competition in the world. In the first event, he shocked audience members and judges by strict-pressing the 366 lb. Apollon's Axle three times. He took first place in the Hummer tire deadlift, setting a world record of 977.5 pounds. In the Inch Dumbbell press, Ross tied for first alongside Hugo Girard and Brian Siders by strict-pressing the 173 pound dumbbell 10 times. Ross placed third behind Vasyl Virastyuk and champion Žydrūnas Savickas.

Ross competed in the 2006 Arnold Strongman Classic, but injuries to his patellar tendons severely affected his performance. Ross lost his world record in the Hummer tire deadlift to Žydrūnas Savickas. Placing 10th, it was Ross's last year in the competition.

Personal records

Powerlifting records

  • Squat – 400 kg (881 lb)[3] raw;
  • Bench press – 295 kg (650 lb)[3] raw;
  • Deadlift – 400 kg (881 lb)[3] raw;
  • Total – 1000 kg (2,200 lb)[3] (380-240-380) (done at the Irish Senior Powerlifting Championship 2004).

Strongman records

  • Military press (standing) – 195 kg (429 lb);[1]
  • Giant Log – 115 kg (254 lb) – 19 reps;[1]
  • Steel Log – 300 mm diameter – 175 kg (385 lb) max – 12 reps;[1]
  • Apollon's Axle – 166 kg (366 lb) – 3 reps with no leg drive;
  • Deadlifted 3 Citroën Saxos at once from the back below the knees - combined weight 2750 kg (6,050 lb);[1]
  • Held a 1200 kg Citroën Berlingo Van for 176 seconds;[1]
  • Held a 1400 kg BMW car – 74.8 seconds;[1]
  • Held up 2 Citroën Saxos from the back combined weight 1700 kg for 67 seconds;[1]
  • Deadlift – 430 kg (946 lb) (2006 UK's Strongest Man);[1]
  • Hummer Tire Deadlift – 443.4 kg (977.50 lb) without a belt;
  • Inch Dumbbell Press – 78 kg (172 lb) – 12 reps;
  • Brick Lift – 25 bricks.[4]

In car-lifting events of the sort mentioned above, the full mass of the vehicle is not lifted. Instead, a system of levers is used to raise one set of wheels off the ground. The load at the competitor's hands is therefore of the order of 4000 newtons (i.e. would feel like lifting a 400 kg (881 lb) barbell). The exact load depends not only on the vehicle mass, but the distribution of that mass, which axle (front/rear) is lifted and also the geometry (i.e. lengths etc.) of the lever arrangements. This means that performances from one competition to another cannot be reliably compared.

Ross's usual catchphrase during strongman competitions is "Who's the Daddy?".

Size

He has in the past weighed in at 474 lbs (215 kg), making him one of the heaviest strongmen in the world. His frame is emphasized by his body measurements; his neck is 24 inches (610 mm), his biceps are 24½ inches, his chest is 63 inches (1,600 mm), and his thighs are 35 inches (890 mm), as well as a 50-inch (1,300 mm) waist. He has lost 6 stone over 2009/2010 and is now 405 lbs (184 kg) in weight. Ross has, however, since increased his weight to over 500 lbs (35 stone) and is now 469 lbs (213 kg) in weight.

Personal

Ross has appeared on several TV shows, including Kelly Show, They Think It's All Over, The John Daley Show, Harry Hill's TV Burp, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth, Ask Rhod Gilbert and Hole in the Wall. Ross works as a bouncer in County Down when he is not training.[5] Ross is married with two children.[5]

References

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