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Artur SaxonWeightlifter
Date of Birth: 01.01.1878
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Content:
- Life and Career of Arthur Saxon (Henning)
- Unbreakable Records
- Incredible Strength
- Physical Attributes
- Later Life and Legacy
Life and Career of Arthur Saxon (Henning)
Early Life and CareerArthur Saxon (born Henning) was born in Leipzig, Germany, in 1878. His exceptional strength began to manifest at an early age. He rose to fame as part of the "Saxon Trio," an athletic troupe comprised of his brother Herman and Adolf Gilberg. Their signature performance, "The Living Bridge," involved the Saxons supporting a platform with their legs as a car and four passengers drove over them.
Unbreakable Records
Saxon's extraordinary feats of strength earned him worldwide recognition. In 1906, he set a world record by twisting 159 kilograms with his right hand, a record that remains unbroken to this day. In 1905, he astounded audiences with the "Double Lift," lifting a 152-kilogram barbell with one hand while simultaneously grabbing and raising a 50-kilogram weight with the other.
Incredible Strength
Saxon's strength was not limited to these feats. He effortlessly carried a platform with 13 people on his shoulders. Lying on an antipodal pillow, he held several individuals on his legs, amounting to a total weight of 65 poods. One of his most astonishing performances involved lifting a dumbbell with his brother Herman seated on it while holding another dumbbell in his other hand, resulting in a combined weight of 150 kilograms.
Physical Attributes
Saxon's impressive physique matched his extraordinary strength. He stood at 175 centimeters, weighed 91 kilograms, and boasted a chest circumference of 119 centimeters. His biceps measured 43 centimeters, his forearms 36 centimeters, his thighs 60 centimeters, and his calves 43 centimeters.
Later Life and Legacy
Saxon's remarkable career was cut short when he tragically passed away in 1921. Despite his untimely demise, his legacy lives on as an enduring testimony to the limits of human strength. His name remains synonymous with exceptional physical prowess, inspiring generations of athletes and weightlifters.
