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Bill Kazmaier (born December 30, 1953 in Wisconsin) is a powerlifter and strongman from the United States.

In 1979, Kazmaier won the American powerlifting championship and the IPF world powerlifting championship. He won the IPF world championship again in 1983. Kazmaier was the first person to bench press over 300 kg (660 lbs) in IPF competition. His career best powerlifting total of 1100 kg (2420 lb) was the IPF and USPF Senior American record total for many years.

Kazmaier won the World's Strongest Man title three times, in 1980, 1981, and 1982. After these victories, he was not invited back to compete in the WSM contest again until 1988, when he finished second to Jón Páll Sigmarsson. He finished fourth in his final WSM appearance in 1989. In recent years, he has appeared on ESPN as a commentator on World's Strongest Man broadcasts.

Kazmaier also wrestled briefly for World Championship Wrestling in 1991.

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Athletes - Bill Kazmaier

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