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'Game of Thrones' actor Hafthor Bjornsson sets new deadlift record: 'I could've done more'

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“Game of Thrones” actor Hafthor Bjornsson set yet another strength record. The actor who rose to fame playing Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane on the immensely popular HBO fantasy drama series can add yet another feather in the cap of his decorated fitness career.

The 31-year-old Iceland native set a deadlift world record by lifting 501 kilograms (1,104 pounds) on Saturday. Bjornsson, the 2018 World’s Strongest Man, made the successful attempt at Thor’s Power Gym in his native Iceland. “I believe today I could’ve done more, but what’s the point?” Bjornsson told ESPN. “I’m happy with this.” Eddie Hall set the previous record in 2016 at the World Deadlift Championships, with the Englishman lifting 500 kilos (1,102 pounds).

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