Lars Rørbakken

Lars Rørbakken
Born
Lars Rørbakken

(1979-07-17) 17 July 1979 (age 45)
Norway Bergen, Norway
Occupation(s)Strongman, Armwrestling
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1]
Competition record
Strongman
Representing  Norway
Norway's Strongest Man
5th 2007
3rd 2009
5th 2010
2nd 2011
Kristiansand showlift
1st 2008
Fitnessmessen Lillestrøm
2nd 2008
Heilt Vilt Strongman
1st 2008
Clash of Titans
1st 2008
2nd 2009

Lars Rørbakken (born 17 July 1979) is a strongman[2] and armwrestler from Trengereid outside Bergen, Norway. Rørbakken has competed in Norway's strongest man several times, and also has several National Championship titles. He is a 6-foot-2-inch (1.90 m) and 236-pound (107 kg), has been in the Norwegian film Hjelp, vi er russ![3]

Lars Rørbakken was caught for doping in 2007, and was banned for 2 years from all sports. Antidoping Norway checked Rørbakken in connection with training, and he tested positive for anabolic steroids.[4]

Armwrestling

Event Gold Silver Bronze
Norway World Championship 3
Norway European Championship 1 1
Norway Nordic Championship 7 3 2
Norway Norwegian Championship 14 3
Norway Color Line Open 4

Notable matches (since 2023)

Year Opponent Result Hand Outcome Event
2024 Matt Mask Loss Right Hand 1-3 East vs West 14
2024 Michael Todd Loss Right Hand 0-6 KOTT 11
2023 Valera Chubotaru Won Right Hand 4-3 KOTT 9
2023 Maateiwarangi Heta-Morris Won Right Hand 5-1 KOTT 8

References

  1. ^ "Lars Rørbakken". goldsarm.com. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  2. ^ Berli-Johnsen, Ann Kristin (22 August 2008). "Heilt Vilt Strongman". Treningsforum. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
  3. ^ "Lars Rørbakken - IMBd". imbd.com. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  4. ^ "Håndbakutøver tatt i doping". fvn.no (in Norwegian). 2007-09-17. Retrieved 2023-07-19.