Thursday, October 24, 2024 - Three-time Olympian and former world’s strongest man Geoff Capes has died at the age of 75, his family have announced.
Capes is Great Britain’s greatest ever shot putter and still
holds the record for the longest throw, which he set in 1980 with a distance of
21.68m.
Capes was also crowned the World’s Strongest Man on two
occasions, first taking the crown in 1983 and becoming a two-time champion two
years later.
In a statement, Capes’ family said: "The family of
Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October.
"Britain’s finest shot putter and twice world’s
strongest man."
Capes was a household name and a regular on TV screens in
the 1980s – often showing off his incredible strength – and appeared on reality
shows following his retirement from competition.
British Athletics said on X: "We are saddened to hear
the news of former British shot putter, Geoff Capes’ passing. Our condolences
go out to his family and friends at this time."
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