In 2016 Eddie hall became the first and only man to lift 500kgs.

Eddie “The Beast” Hall Makes History: The First Man to Deadlift 500kg

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    <p>On July 9, 2016, British strongman Eddie Hall lifted what many thought was impossible: <span class="stats">500 kilograms (1,102 pounds)</span> at the World Deadlift Championships. To this day, he remains the <strong>only athlete in history</strong> to conquer this weight in official competition.</p>
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<h2>The Road to 500kg: Hall's Relentless Pursuit</h2>
<p>A former World's Strongest Man (2017), Eddie Hall spent years preparing for this moment:</p>
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    <li><strong>Diet of Giants</strong>: Consumed 12,000 calories daily at peak training</li>
    <li><strong>Injury Battles</strong>: Overcame torn biceps, hernias, and chronic joint pain</li>
    <li><strong>Mental Conditioning</strong>: Trained with sports psychologists to visualize success</li>
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<h2>The Lift That Shook the Strongman World</h2>
<p>At Leeds First Direct Arena (UK), before 10,000 spectators:</p>
<p><img src="placeholder-eddie-hall-500kg-lift.jpg" alt="Eddie Hall lifting 500kg at 2016 World Deadlift Championships" width="100%"></p>
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    <li><span class="stats">00:00:</span> Hall approaches the bar wearing his iconic deadlift suit</li>
    <li><span class="stats">00:16:</span> Epic struggle as plates seem welded to the floor</li>
    <li><span class="stats">00:21:</span> Lockout confirmed - history made with veins bulging</li>
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    <p><strong>The Aftermath:</strong> Hall immediately collapsed, suffering a minor brain bleed and temporary blindness from the exertion. "I felt like my head was exploding," he later confessed.</p>
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<h2>Why Hasn't Anyone Replicated the 500kg Deadlift?</h2>
<p>Despite attempts by elite athletes like Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (2018 WSM), the barrier remains:</p>
<table border="1" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%; margin:20px 0; text-align:center;">
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        <th>Athlete</th>
        <th>Heaviest Official Deadlift</th>
        <th>Year</th>
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        <td>Eddie Hall</td>
        <td>500 kg</td>
        <td>2016</td>
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        <td>Hafþór Björnsson</td>
        <td>501 kg* (Exhibition)</td>
        <td>2020</td>
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        <td>Žydrūnas Savickas</td>
        <td>442 kg</td>
        <td>2014</td>
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<p>*Not performed under strongman competition conditions</p>

<h2>The Legacy of Eddie Hall's 500kg Feat</h2>
<p>This lift transcended strength sports:</p>
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    <li><strong>Scientific Interest</strong>: Studies analyzed the biomechanics of the lift</li>
    <li><strong>Popular Culture</strong> Featured in Netflix's "The Strongest Man in History"</li>
    <li><strong>Safety Revolution</strong> Prompted new strongman safety protocols</li>
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    <h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3>
    <p><strong>Q: Has Eddie Hall retired from heavy deadlifts?</strong><br>
    A: Yes - he retired from professional strongman after winning WSM 2017, focusing on boxing and business.</p>

    <p><strong>Q: Could the 500kg record ever be broken?</strong><br>
    A: Experts debate this intensely. Current strongman stars like Oleksii Novikov aim for 505kg, but the risk/reward balance makes attempts rare.</p>
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<h3>The Final Word</h3>
<p>Eddie Hall's 500kg deadlift stands as strength sports' equivalent of the 4-minute mile - a barrier that reshaped what we believe is humanly possible. As thousands rewatch the shaky gym footage of "The Beast" conquering half a tonne, one truth remains: in 2016, one man stared down impossibility... and won.</p>