Icelandic athlete and actor Hafþór Björnsson, known for his role as "The Mountain" in Game of Thrones, is featured in the image, which references his ambitious goal of setting a new world record in the deadlift by lifting 515 kg (1,135 lbs).
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New goal (515 kg): Björnsson has officially announced his intention to lift this weight at the upcoming Enhanced Games, scheduled for May 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. He believes he has the potential to reach 550 kg.
Current record: His current official record is a 510 kg deadlift, completed in September 2025 at the World Championships in Birmingham.
History of achievements:
In 2020, he became the first person in the world to deadlift 501 kg at his gym in Iceland.
In July 2025, he broke the record by lifting 505 kg at a competition in Germany.
