The INCREDIBLE Life and Tragic Death of Icelandic Giant Jón Páll Sigmarsson

[@EternalSublimeMusic]

Thank you for this tribute Big Loz, He was a superstar of the sport, Great big personality, RIP JPS

[@mikevaldez7684]

Jon Pall....such a loss....we love you .RIP🙏

[@thestrongmanhistorian]

Incredibly well put together👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Kilmoore_]

I remember exactly where I was when my mom told me JPS had died. Being from Finland, he was big enough of a celebrity here to be reported in about in papers. I was 12 years old. He was my hero. Hell, he still is.

[@willdomac3180]

Incroyable personnage 👍💪💪

[@bigearl4753]

I remember as a little danish kid watching these giants from Iceland on tv in the 80's. I loved every minute of it.

[@hugodogobob]

I was gutted when I found out he died. It was before I was born, but I loved watching strongman as a kid and when I turned 24 I started getting back into it and thought I'd watch all the wsm comps. He quickly became my favourite athlete. Then I binged the comps and found out he died when I wanted to see what he was up to nowadays and I was gutted. Didn't even exist at the same time as him and it hurt to find out almost three decades ago he died so young. I can't even imagine how hard it would've been for those that knew him personally. He seemed like such a great guy

[@downtherabbithole1353]

Jón Páll was my age, i followed him those years. He was a larger than life character and i miss him dearly. He will never be forgotten.

[@DreynHarry]

unfortunately i can only give one thumbs up - JPS was my personal hero - he was the reason for me starting lifting at all - I have seen live when I was 13 I was fascinated by him. he was such an icon, a true legend and... most probably one the biggest reasons why back than media reports did jump on the strongman band wagon. he definetly died way too soon

[@dunstonmunson8314]

Media loves a guy like Jon Pall. Entertaining, larger than life character.

[@frankcastle2045]

Yep I switched to power lifting from bodybuilding after seeing Jon Pall just the power I was amazed

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

3:45 I could hardly recognise JPS, his face looked so gaunt and ill. I too couldn’t believe he’d died so young. He was a true one of a kind and this brought back the sadness of hearing of his death. Brilliant video.

[@ebeneezerswashbuckle3509]

I often tell my peers about Jon Páll (I mean his name alone is price worthy) but noone ist even slightly interested in strength sport around me, which is a bummer and I sit here watching this small documentary having goosebumps. What a character. I am 35 today he went far too soon.

[@aarons3014]

Liz and Loz, this might be the best video you've ever made. I'm a bit emotional. Amazing work.

[@IncompletenessTheorem]

"There is no reason to be alive if you can't do deadlift!" - Jón Páll Sigmarsson

[@hulkthedane7542]

I disagree - because I cannot deadlift, and I do not want to die. 👎👎👎👎

[@jd9119]

@@hulkthedane7542 Maybe you should start deadlifting so you have a reason to live?

[@johnjobber2219]

Very good logic

[@scw571]

Agreed

[@kendracampbell-it7mw]

@@hulkthedane7542 it feels awesome though to dead lift anything.

[@CraigNiel]

Awesome video, Jón Páll Sigmarsson was always my favourite growing up as a little kid, screaming, "I am the Viking!" it was brilliant. You just know if he was born 1000 years ago he'd be that crazy Viking that myths were made from!

[@craigpawalawski4232]

I believe Jon pall brought strongman to the public more than any other strongman

[@jaket2274]

Brian

[@williamlawlor7445]

1 billion percent agree

[@thossi09]

As he says, around 14 minutes - this was pretty much a state funeral. We all loved him. I was a kid at the time, but we all looked up to him. He had everything, the charisma, the good looks, the strength, loving and tender with friends and family.

[@hellsSG]

Jon Pall was so good for the sport. He ran his mouth during comps but he did it for entertainment, behind it all he always seemed to have great respect for his opposition. Also Capes doesn't nearly get enough credit (i guess he does in England) as an early great and pioneer of the sport.

[@stjani10]

As an Icelander who used to train at Jón Páls gym, thank you for this biography. He was simply larger than life and thought us more than we can imagine. My ex girlfriend had talked to him just minutes before he died and watched people try to do CPR on him, but his heart was too far along and giving CPR to such a thick man is no easy feat. He was a pioneer in strongman like Arnold was in bodybuilding. His memory lives on !

[@laugi9317]

Það er brjálað

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Thank you both.

[@kizzmitten1]

I knew only bits and pieces. Thanks so much for the eye opener Big Loz and Lizz! He was such a character. Sad Loss.

[@vincentmcgettigan7948]

Jon Pall Sigmarsson means more to me than I could ever explain. I looked up to him something awful. He's my favorite athlete of all time.

[@AugustThor438]

Þetta er ekkert mál fyrir Jón Pál!

[@grumpyoldman336]

Always enjoyed watching him for me he really brought strongman events into the public eye more than anyone. Bless him

[@TheBohemoth87]

I was shocked to learn of Jon Pall's death back when I was watching all the old WSM competitions on KZbin. I was like where's Jon Pall? Did a Google search and learned of his passing. A true legend of the sport.

[@tylerrobbins8311]

So tragic he died so young, crazy I was barely an infant when he passed. Such a legend, I always enjoyed watching the vintage competions with him.

[@samarthur1847]

A lovely tribute. Thank you Loz and Liz x

[@tonymcnamara9368]

Brilliant tribute to Jón Pál Sigmarsson who, in my opinion is the greatest strong man of all time! Died doing what he loves, and he was right, "There's no reason to be alive, if you can't do Deadlifts!" RIP 🙏 💪

[@AndersonVitous]

Of all your video work I enjoy the historical pieces the most, and this was the best ever. Looking forward to the rest in this series!

[@roytromb_strength]

Great job guys! Loved it.

[@sarahstorr]

Such a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤

[@tynestreet5478]

I met Jon a few times with Jamie Reeves, he was always polite and great sense of humour 🙏

[@leeblowers9783]

This was awesome Loz !! He was a true legend and also a showman who lit our TV screens up in the early WSM !! His legacy will always live on ❤

[@Liftinglinguist]

This channel keeps upping its game, it gladdens an old Strongman fan that you exist and keep making these videos. I'm just about old enough to remember Sigmarsson (born '84) - he made an impact on a young boy, and really brought the sport some much needed flair and entertainment.

[@danlovelock778]

Brilliant! Very well narrated.

[@TobyLifely]

You guys have outdone yourselves, fantastic video, looking forward for more to come about other athletes!

[@jimt9261]

Great tribute Loz! Jon-Pall was a legend of the sport and should never be forgotten!

[@Gndlf_TheOrange]

I did a spreadsheet and worked out the most dominant WSM competitors ever - JPS ranks 5th best ever. That's only below Shaw, Big Z, Pudz and Thor. That's some achievement!

[@kermitthefragg]

Your spreadsheet told you a guy that won WSM 4 times is less dominant than a guy who won once? Seems reasonable.

[@Gndlf_TheOrange]

@kermitthefragg Yes, because it's based on placing and consistency. Not saying it's the most accurate thing in the world, just a bit of fun.

[@Gndlf_TheOrange]

@@kermitthefragg I could probably re-jig it so that any win trumps not winning and the more wins the higher place, but then we'd just be looking at the same table we already know about

[@barath4545]

Did you account for Big Z being abscent for 3 yrs (at least) where he would easily have beaten Pudz? There was those (iirc) 2004-2008 years where Big Z competed in the "wrong federation" and his 3 WSMs there didn't count cause that federation lost out to WSM. But he would 100% have smashed Pudz during 2 or 3 of Pudzs wins and have had 6-7 WSMs to go with his 8 Arnolds today. It is a bit sad and the biggest "what if" story of Strongman history today ... But Big Z's 4 official titles does not do the man any justice.

[@Gndlf_TheOrange]

@barath4545 Totally agree. This was purely based on wsm stats. I did do a combine with Arnold's and he wins by a landslide. Basically 10 finalists each year get 10 points to 1 point depending on their position, add it all up. Basic but gives a rough guide to "who's the best wsm competitor ever?"

[@chriswoyce6285]

Thank you for posting this video. Jon Pall will live on in the hearts of the fans and strength athletes until the end of time. So many great lifts and rivalries. Watching this really brought me back to which I consider the golden era of strong man.

[@Macluci]

Really well narrated and directed . Your voice is perfect for narration loz

[@LeonCalhoun-d9b]

Amazing man Amazing life inspired me so much a warrior in heaven R.I.P. JON PALL VIKING STRONG FOREVER!

[@baldymagoo]

Superb tribute to a Legend, thanks you two.

[@danjon1099]

Fantastic tribute to a true legend 💪🔥

[@scottessery100]

Totally agree

[@derekwainford]

This was an amazing video Loz and Liz👏👏. Always love them but this was a step up. When I first started watching WSM I loved it because of the battles between Jon Paul and Capes. Both legends. Thanks

[@JaredTG.]

Every sport needs great guys like this in its formative years. They all bring their sport to the next level.

[@holt2706]

Love this 🙏 my first recollection of watching WSM as a kid was him shouting The King Has Lost His Crown in 1984 getting his first title 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@terryallen5328]

Loved watching this back in the day, when Capes, Sigmarsson and Kazmaier were competing against each other. Truly three of the greats of the strongman competition. RIP JPS and Geoff Capes.

[@ScottB77]

A few legends of strength sports in this video that are no longer with us, Jón páll, Douglas Edmunds and David Webster. Quite an emotional watch

[@KeithMurray-fn8fz]

Douglas was so upset when Jón Páll died that he nearly quit the Strongman sport completely. Nice to see him and David in the video. Emotional indeed.

[@IusedtohaveausernameIliked]

Well said Kaz, well said.

[@RobPatton-mv6zl]

You guys did a fantastic job on this tribute video! Well done!

[@jasonscott1611]

This kind of content is top tier Lozzie!

[@johnyerkov1553]

I did not know that he died.Such a nice person.I seen him when world's strongest man before, Such a gentleman very humble.

[@sutton_trout]

Very well done with this video.

[@justinford531]

I loved watching this man as a kid 🤍

[@Jonse70]

I'm so sorry that I can only give 111/10 score. Good job, guys.👊 I'm sure most of us would love to leave this place doing what we love the most, but at the early age of 32... 💔 Without question the best strongman content on KZbin.

[@101steel4]

I can remember shouting at the telly during his battles with Geoff Capes. "The king is not dead" was legendary.

[@marthacoomber3188]

Wow, thanks. I really enjoyed this show. Very interesting ❤

[@tfred6403]

Large ascending aorta: systolic pressure during heavy weight lifting can rise from a normal reading of 120 to highs of 280 and even 300. “If your aorta is weak due to your genetics and if it is mildly enlarged, weight lifting might be what puts you over the brink,”.... research indicates that retired NFL athletes are more likely to have enlarged aortas than people in the general population. .... Researchers report 4 cases of ascending aortic dissection in patients with long histories of weight lifting. In 2 of the patients, the initial symptoms of dissection developed. So if you weight lift go check out your heart with a cardiologist.

[@jd9119]

And what let them tell you to not lift weights? Look, JPS died young, but he at least got to die while doing what he loved doing. Plus he lived a whole lot during that time he was alive. Most of us will never be so lucky even if we live to be 100.

[@avatarion]

Not just that, he was lifting unnaturally heavy weights thanks to PEDs. Bicep tears and pec tears typically happen to steroid users, not natural lifters.

[@shovelleator4738]

I’m 60 and have a 46 mm aortic root my cardiologist believes was due to th weights I did in my 20s and 30s- LOTS of high rep high weight squats and everything else- not sure about genetics but no steroids, no smoking and I do have high blood pressure. It’s very true the valsalva of lifting does damage- I’m more into cardio now and breathe through weights

[@fatalberti]

@@jd9119its ok. its just a harmless awareness comment-not complaining or judging.

[@jamaanders1817]

Thank you. This was amazing

[@eamonngoss]

Absolutely outstanding video, 10/10 folks 👏👏

[@BigLozOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@claytonhaag6931]

As a wi American lad of course I followed kaz at the time. But then here come this as so many of you rightly said larger than life character. I was an absolute fan. I miss hearing him call for the viking power! Cool video loz as always appreciate the upload...

[@hhollyd66]

What a great and touching tribute.

[@punchy1325]

The term Legend gets thrown around a lot these days, but Jon was truly a legend

[@demonslayer6163]

Thanks Loz, this is the best telling of JPS story I have seen. I've always felt Kaz was the greatest ever but I have been questioning that lately with JPS achievements.

[@ThorsHammer88]

That was a great video!

[@charliehurst9273]

An absolute icon in strongman, taken from us far too young. We need personalities in strongman to grow the sport and he was the perfect example of this, combined with immense talent.

[@justinhall3073]

Yessir! I hope you guys make a while series of all strong men past!

[@77slate]

Beautiful tribute to a legend in the sport.

[@gjermand]

Great video 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@clonmult]

He really was one of the true greats of strongman - everyone loved him, his personality and character oozed off the screen. He was the highlight of our traditional family viewing of strongman. I think my mum always fancied him. Rest in peace, there are few people in the world as awesome as JPS.

[@ngc-fo5te]

No, everyone didn't love him. A very common view at the time was he was an utter prick.

[@espenstoro]

Wonderful tribute. The sport wouldn't be the same without him.

[@forteka81]

Very good video. More I want to say, but I don’t have the words ❤

[@toddapplegate3988]

A true inspiration for the intensity that this man could manifest.

[@tabascojoe77]

Great video 👍❤️

[@electricsheepdream]

A great tribute ❤

[@rochellestanley9532]

Jon Paul was a true treasure 👏🇺🇸

[@DerSpazzvogel]

Jón Páll - such an entertaining and important figure for the whole world of strongman 🤗 #lovehim #rip #viking

[@gooseGoose-et1wl]

I've followed strongman since Jon Pall burst on to the scene and his battles with Jeff Capes ...he was the Tiger woods of strongman ...what a guy !!!

[@scottmccutcheon3059]

What a character. Could a stared in wwf. Legendary battles with Kaz and Geoff capes.

[@thebeardeddan905]

Great vidio Loz and what a great man Jon Pall. I wonder how many more WSM he would have won if he didnt die

[@aleaarnett6003]

Love this!!! Thank you! Maybe one day do a video on the correct spelling😂 and history of certain events like axle, yoke, and Fingal’s finger (Fingal’s Cave)?

[@joshmiville6932]

I remember watching him when I was a little kid definitely Unforgettable

[@supporterofsanity]

Jon Pall was my favorite back in those days. RIP

[@captainbiceps5209]

30 years later he is still celebrated by strenght community. Safe to say he died a legend.

[@rayleneknight8718]

Brilliant!! ❤

[@George_Bland]

Love some of his quotes! RIP

[@derekhalford187]

I remember JPS back in the 80's, what an amazing athlete!

[@Jeudaos]

4:14 i can relate so heavy to this part. Kazmaier is a fucking LEGEND in his own right.

[@MichaelHolifield-t8u]

To me, he was the greatest strong man to ever walk the planet or ever will in my opinion he was my inspiration even to this day I wish I could’ve known him. Rest in peace JPS

[@Jamesy-kp4tu]

Absolute powerhouse of a man!

[@ianatherton2325]

Close friend Haldor grew up with him went to the same school said he was a great guy , what a legend !

[@noamto]

Kaz didn't stop competing, he was blacklisted.

[@BurstNibbler]

I knew JP through Brian down at Quayside gym in the 80s. Never forget the stories he told us about the sheer number of whole chickens and eggs he ate per day. Him and OD Wilson, Kaz too. Great days.

[@Oldfrisian]

Superior at that time for i remember him Whell, people like are not made anymore, a true Legend..

[@david-leighwaters9411]

Made me tear up, he embodies what it means to be strong.

[@torringtonstonekeeper]

The Icelandic viking will always be my favorite of all time.

[@bruuhhhh]

Hopefully this video will gain TOO MUCH POWERRRR in the algorithm and show more people Jon Palls story

[@josephcroft4268]

great man i remember him well

[@nickroberts990]

He was my hero growing up. I couldn't believe it when I found out he'd died. I actually didn't believe it till I read it in the Guinness book of records next to one of his records. No Googling back then of course.

[@atodaso1668]

Amazing

[@johnrambo4245]

It's amazing how strong he was given his size and weight

[@adrianobernardiprado5033]

Jon Pall is what happens when you max your strength and charisma 🙌🏻

[@DarylOwen-q4i]

Was Pope John Paul during the time Signarrson was Strongest Man? You can tell I don't like to ask Alex or Siri such things. It's almost like they are bred for such great feats coinciding with great men of Politics, Religion, Civics, et al.