Mateusz Kieliszkowski
Mateusz Kieliszkowski (born 12 August 1993)[3] is a Polish strongman competitor, notable for winning the 2019 World's Ultimate Strongman competition. He is also a two-time World's Strongest Man runner-up, two-time Arnold Strongman Classic runner-up, one time Europe's Strongest Man runner-up, and five-times Poland's Strongest Man.
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| Nickname(s) | Polish Titan[1] The Terminator[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 12 August 1993 Słubice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 150 kg (330 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Particularly known for his impressive pressing ability and prowess in various stone and moving events, Kieliszkowski is the current world record holder of the cyr dumbbell press for maximum weight,[4] the 400 kg (882 lb) timber carry farmer's walk (raw grip) for time,[5] the 450 kg (992 lb) car walk for time,[6] the Odd Haugen tombstone to shoulder for reps,[7] and replica Steinstossen strongman events.
Strongman career
Kieliszkowski had an interest in strength sports in high school. He then became interested in strongman, specifically, at the age of 17 after taking part in a strongman competition organised by a friend. Mateusz achieved his first big success by winning the 2014 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships [8] which allowed him to compete in the professional 2015 Arnold Strongman Classic, where he would place 3rd.
In 2016, he would place 4th at both Europe's Strongest Man and the Arnold Strongman Classic. He also qualified for World's Strongest Man for the first time and finished 7th in the final.
In 2017, he would win his first international competition, the Arnold Africa. He would place 4th at the Arnold Strongman Classic and 6th at the World's Strongest Man that year.
In 2018, Mateusz would podium for the first time at World's Strongest Man, finishing 2nd behind Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. He also came in 4th at the Arnold Strongman Classic that year. He would also win two Giants Live Competitions that year.
In 2019, Mateusz would again finish 2nd at the World's Strongest Man, this time coming behind the champion Martins Licis. He would also finish in 3rd at the Arnold Strongman Classic and 2nd at Europe's Strongest Man.
In March 2020, despite winning four events, Mateusz would finish 2nd at the Arnold Strongman Classic to defending champion Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. He would miss World's Strongest Man for the next three years due to a triceps injury and complications with the surgery.
In 2021, Mateusz competed at World's Ultimate Strongman and the Rogue Invitational, placing 2nd and 4th, respectively. He would then sit out all of 2022 to heal his injuries.
In March 2023, Mateusz returned to the Arnold Strongman Classic competition after a 3 year absence and finished 2nd to Mitchell Hooper. In April 2023, Mateusz returned to World's Strongest Man for the first time since 2019. However, he struggled with injuries and went out in the group stage for the first time in his career.
Personal records
- Deadlift with straps and suit – 420 kg (926 lb)[9]
- Log lift - 214 kg (472 lb)[10]
- Circus dumbbell press – 150 kg (330 lb) (World Record) [11]
- Cyr dumbbell press – 145 kg (320 lb) (World Record)
- Frame Carry - 400 kg (880 lb) up a 10.7 metres (35 ft) ramp in 7:00 Seconds (World Record)
- Car Walk 450 kg (990 lb) – 10.00 Seconds (World Record) [12]
- Odd Haugen tombstone to shoulder - 186 kg (410 lb) × 5 reps in 150.00 Seconds (World Record) [13]
- Thor's Hammer one arm grip lift – 125 kg (275 lb) (2021 Rogue Invitational) (former joint-world record)
References
- "Mateusz Kieliszkowski was given a title by Martins Licis on WUS 2019".
- "Mateusz Kieliszkowski was called The Terminator at WUS Dubai 2021 by Laurence Shahlaei".
- "Mateusz Kieliszkowski".
- Boly, Jake (13 March 2020). "Mateusz Kieliszkowski's 320 lb Cyr Dumbbell World Record Is Worth Watching Again". BarBend. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- Blechman, Phil (7 March 2020). "Mateusz Kieliszkowski Wins Timber Carry, Sets World Record". BarBend. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- giants (8 September 2019). "A strong finish! World Tour Finals 2019 full results and round-up". Giants Live. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- "Odd Haugen's Tombstone — liftingstones.org". liftingstones.org. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- "Strongman Archives - 2014 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships". strongmanarchives.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "Mateusz Kieliszkowski New Deadlift Record 420kg" – via www.youtube.com.
- "Mateusz Kieliszkowski 214kg Log Press || World Log Lift Championships 2019" – via www.youtube.com.
- "Mateusz kieliszkowski broke Single Arm Dumbbell Press World Record - Ultimate Strongman 2018" – via www.youtube.com.
- "Giants Live". giants-live.com.
- "Mateusz Kieliszkowski 5 Reps of the Stone over Shoulder - 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic" – via www.youtube.com.