Meet Eddie Hall:
Edward Stephen Hall is a renowned English media personality and a retired strongman. He is best known for his incredible feat of lifting 500 kg (1,100 lb) in a deadlift in 2016, which remained a world record for almost four years, marking one of the most significant accomplishments in the history of strongmen. He also secured victory in the 2017 World’s Strongest Man competition. In 2022, he took part in the “Heaviest Boxing Match in History,” where he fought against fellow World’s Strongest Man winner, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson.
This article provides a comprehensive look at Eddie’s early life, career, and his estimated net worth.
Full Name: Edward Stephen Hall
Profession: Media personality and retired Strongman
Date of Birth: January 15, 1988
Marital Status: Married
Instagram: @eddiehallwsm
Place of Birth: Newcastle under Lyme, United Kingdom
Age: 35 years old
Net Worth: $35 Million
Nationality: English
Early Life:
Edward Stephen Hall was born on January 15, 1988, in Newcastle-under-Lyme. As a teenager, he excelled as a competitive swimmer, winning four gold medals and one silver at the UK Nationals swimming competition in 2001. During this event, he also set two British records. He attended Clayton Hall Academy but was expelled at the age of 15 and subsequently began homeschooling. At 16, he initiated an apprenticeship as a technician at Lex Commercials, a local DAF Trucks site in Stoke-on-Trent. Following the completion of his apprenticeship in 2008, he worked as a mechanic and technician at the Robert Wiseman Dairies site in Market Drayton until 2016.
How Eddie Hall Became Famous:
Athletic Career:
Eddie Hall ventured into strongman competitions in 2007, finishing fifth out of 15 in his first event. His breakthrough came in 2010 when he was offered a spot in the England championships, and he won the competition on his first attempt.
In 2013, Hall failed to qualify for Europe’s Strongest Man but received a second chance due to an injury-related withdrawal. He took part in the competition and secured eighth place. The same year, he participated in the World’s Strongest Man event, winning two events in his heat but narrowly missing out on qualifying for the final.
In 2014, Eddie Hall reached the final of the World’s Strongest Man competition for the first time, finishing sixth. In 2015, he set a world record by lifting 462 kg (1,019.7 lb).
In 2017, he achieved his most significant feat by winning the World’s Strongest Man competition. Following this victory, he announced his intention to retire from the World’s Strongest Man competitions due to health concerns. In 2018, he won his fifth consecutive Britain’s Strongest Man competition.
Boxing:
Eddie Hall embarked on a professional boxing career in 2020 after being challenged by his rival, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. The challenge came after Björnsson broke the world deadlift record. Hall underwent extensive training, incorporating a variety of exercises and even mimicking the movement of a Fiddler Crab to negate Björnsson’s reach and height advantage.
On March 19, 2022, in Dubai, Hall faced Björnsson in a heavyweight boxing match, touted as the heaviest match in history. He showcased a unique boxing stance during the fight, which garnered considerable attention. While he managed to knock Björnsson down in the early rounds, Björnsson eventually overcame him and knocked him down twice, securing the victory.
Net Worth:
Eddie Hall has built a successful career as a boxer, television personality, YouTube actor, and former strongman over the last decade. As a result, he has accumulated substantial wealth. Estimates place Eddie’s net worth at $35 million.
Personal Life:
Eddie Hall is married to Alexandra, the owner of a barbershop in Trent Vale. The couple has a son named Maximus and welcomed a daughter in June 2023. Eddie also has a daughter named Layla from a previous relationship.
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