Strongest man the world has seen Don Reinhoudt
Don Reinhoudt was born March 6, 1945 is a power lifter and strongman from Brocton, New York. After obtaining a degree in finance, Don worked as an accountant and a youth worker during his professional career. Don was the second man to take the title “world strongest man” he competed in three World’s Strongest Man competitions, finishing 2nd to Bruce Wilhelm in 1978, and winning the competition in 1979, beating a young Bill Kazmaier. He was forced to withdraw from the 1980 competition after tearing his biceps and left hamstring. Don began lifting weights when he was an 18-year-old defensive end at Parsons College, a small Division II college in Iowa. Don not only played college football, but was also on the varsity track team. Don competed in six weightlifting competitions, including the 1967 Junior Nationals.
Recognition
• International Power lifting Federation Hall of Fame - Class of 1980
• World Power lifting Hall of Fame - Class of 1998
• Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame - Class of 2005
• United States Power lifting Hall of Fame
• Chautauqua County, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame
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