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Geoff Capes, the British shot put record holder and two-time world’s strongest man, has died aged 75.<\/b><\/p>\n
Capes set the record for the longest shot put by a British man with a distance of 21.68m in 1980.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Capes’ family said: “The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October.<\/p>\n
“Britain’s finest shot putter and twice world’s strongest man.”<\/p>\n
Capes had an illustrious career, twice winning gold in the shot at both the Commonwealth Games and the European Indoor Championships.<\/p>\n
He was a three-time Olympian and came closest to winning a medal with a fifth-place finish at the 1980 Games in Moscow.<\/p>\n
Capes, who was born in Lincolnshire, was also a six-time champion at the World Highland Games.<\/p>\n
His victories in the prestigious World’s Strongest Man event, which made him a household name, came in 1983 in Christchurch, New Zealand and 1985 in Cascais, Portugal.<\/p>\n
Fellow World’s Strongest Man winner Eddie Hall, who won in 2017, paid tribute to Capes by saying he was a “true legend of strength”.<\/p>\n
“Not only was Geoff a two-time World’s Strongest Man and a record-breaking shot putter, but he was also a giant in heart and spirit,” said Hall.<\/p>\n
“He paved the way for athletes like me, showing that British grit and determination could conquer the world.<\/p>\n
“Geoff was an inspiration to so many of us growing up, a man whose incredible achievements and character left a lasting mark on the strength community.<\/p>\n
“His legacy will continue to inspire the next generation of strongmen and athletes around the world.<\/p>\n
“Rest easy, big man. You’ll always be remembered as one of the greatest.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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