What was Geoff Capes best shot put?

Capes stood 197 cm (6 ft 51⁄2 in) and weighed 170 kilograms (370 lb) at his peak condition….Geoff Capes.

Where is Geoff Capes now?

Stoke Rochford
Geoff currently lives at Stoke Rochford, near Grantham, and has a daughter Emma who was English Schools’ shot put champion and Youth Olympics bronze medallist.

Is Geoff Capes still married?

Now 63, Geof, who’s divorced, lives with his partner, Kash, in Lincolnshire. He has two grown-up children, Emma and Lewis, from his marriage.

What type of birds did Geoff Capes keep?

Yes, it’s true, Geoff Capes the strongman loves budgerigars. In fact, I’ve bred several world-champion birds, and I couldn’t imagine life without them. It all began in 1969 when I was a policeman and went to deliver a warrant for non-payment of a fine.

Who is Geoff Capes?

For many people, the name Geoff Capes will always conjure up the image of an almost superhuman figure, putting a shot to ever greater distances on the global stage before transforming himself into a multi-award winning professional World’s Strongest Man.

How did Geoff Capes inspire the game strongman?

The man who inspired a computer game to be made in his honour in 1985 – the Geoff Capes Strongman game – which encouraged players to win at tug of war and truck pulling – is clear about how much influence Storey had on not only his shot put success, but also his life growing up in the fens.

Who is the most capped GB athlete of all time?

Drawing on his vast international competition experience – Capes is the most capped GB athlete of all time, with 35 wins from 67 appearances – the six time Highland Games champion and former world record-holder has helped a stream of throwers to develop into major championship performers.

How much can Capes bench press?

According to Capes himself. Bench Press – 300 kg (661 lb) raw Squat – 380 kg (836 lb) raw Deadlift – 454.5 kg (1,000 lb) from height of 18 inches.