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The Bronzeman

7th Edition

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Jan 23, 2023
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January 23nd, 2023


Strongman of the Week: Alexander Zass (The Amazing Samson)

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STRONGMAN OF THE WEEK

Alexander Zass (The Amazing Samson)

Strongman Profile: Alexander Zass Teaches Us About Isometrics - Breaking  Muscle

Alexander Ivanovich Zass (6 March 1888 – 26 September 1962) was a Russian strongman, professional wrestler, and animal trainer. He was better known by his stage names, The Amazing Samson, Iron Samson, or simply Samson, Zass has been credited as the "first Russian champion in weightlifting in the pre-Revolutionary era".

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