Mariusz Pudzianowski

Mariusz Zbigniew Pudzianowski , known in Poland as Pudzian, is a Polish former strongman competitor and current mixed martial artist. During his career as a strongman, Pudzianowski won five Worlds Strongest Man titles more than any other athlete according to Guinness World Records. He also won two runnerup titles, including his most recent performance in the 32nd edition. In 2009, Pudzianowski debuted as a mixed martial artist.

Mariusz Pudzianowski was born in Biaa Rawska, Poland. His father, Wojciech, was a weightlifter. Pudzianowski quickly became interested in sports. Since the age of 11, he has been training the Kyokushin style of karate. His current grade is 4th kyu green belt. He began strength training at the age of thirteen. When he was fifteen, Pudzianowski also started training boxing, quitting after seven years. Pudzianowski debuted in professional sports at the age of sixteen, taking part in Polish Weightlifting Championship, in the bench press event.

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