Stefan Solvi lifting the 281KG / 620LB Icelandic Brynjólfstak Stone

Legend says that the Brynjólfstak Stone was first pulled from the sea in 1845, when a mighty farmer named Brynjólfur asked four of the strongest men in the land to lift the giant slab on to his shoulders. From there, as perhaps an extreme proof of his own superior strength, Brynjólfur carried the 281kg (620 LB) stone on his own, uphill, to a nearby ridge . . . a distance of 50-70 meters to its current location. Naturally, the stone has since been named in his honor.

[Nirsterkur]

This is the Heaviest of All Icelandic historical stones. Koma Svo Stefan Solvi Petursson! 💪🏻

[Patriotoneable]

This is a very impressive lift. It’s not only lifting strength but also the clamping force one needs to exert in order to be able to lift it off the ground. Lifting rocks is very different from lifting weights in a gym.

[jamesheyworth]

I see a new event blossoming. Maybe a world stone-only comp, using legendary stones and athletes from across the globe.... I'm drooling at the prospect.

[dbwrc]

forget the naysayers, that's not easy. Impressive lift.

[gsausage]

People don't understand truly how difficult this is

[miskee]

Brynjólfur "The Strong" Eggertsson. I wish that was my name.

[dobbins]

Tall tales. Guys, this is exactly like the telephone game. Now, imagine 100s of years.

[aidangriffiths]

The dude no way carried that stone from the shore even with straps

[wyattperry]

How far away is the water? And where's the evidence 🤔 600 plus pounds on your back for 500 plus yards? Doubt that

[JulianC]

600 pound rock man show me that rock on a scale and than I’ll believe