Jörgen Ljungberg

Jörgen Ljungberg (born 6 June 1967) is a powerlifter and strongman competitor from Sweden. Jörgen has competed in the World's Strongest Man contest as well as the IPF World Powerlifting Championships on numerous occasions. He has held several European powerlifting records during his career, and has achieved a podium finish at several IPF World Championships.[1]

Jörgen Ljungberg
Personal information
Birth nameJörgen Ljungberg
Born (1967-06-06) 6 June 1967
Sweden Sweden
OccupationStrongman, Powerlifting
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Medal record
Powerlifting
Representing  Sweden
World Games[1]
4th 1997 Lahti +90kg
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Akita +90kg
4th 2005 Duisburg +90kg
IPF World Powerlifting Championships[1]
4th 1998 Cherkasy 110kg
4th 1999 Trento 125kg
2nd 2000 Akita 110kg
5th 2001 Sotkamo 110kg
4th 2002 Trencin 125kg
6th 2003 Vejle 125kg
3rd 2004 Cape Town 125kg
Disqualified 2005 Miami 125kg
EPF European Powerlifting Championships[1]
2nd 1998 110kg
1st 2000 110kg
2nd 2002 110kg
2nd 2004 125kg
2nd 2005 +125kg
NPF Nordic Powerlifting Championships[1]
1st 2000 125kg
Battle of the Giants
1st 2005 +125kg
Strongman
Representing  Sweden
World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2003 Victoria Falls
Sweden's Strongest Man
2nd 1997
2nd 2003
2nd 2004
IFSA Nordic Strongman Championships
5th 2005
Strongman Super Series
6th 2002 Sweden Grand Prix
10th 2004 Sweden Grand Prix

Jörgen won the 2005 Battle of the Giants, beating several top powerlifters including 2 time IPF World Champion Brad Gillingham.[2]

References

  1. "Ljungberg Jörgen". All Powerlifting. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  2. Randall J. Strossen (November 26, 2005). "Battle of the Giants: Jörgen Ljungberg Wins Overall". IronMind. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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