Eddy Ellwood (born 1964) is a British

United Kingdom

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 professional bodybuilder and Strongman

Strongman (strength athlete)

In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or circus performers of similar ilk who displayed feats of strength such as the bent press , supporting large amounts of...

 competitor. Ellwood is best known for being a 5 time NABBA Mr Universe (pro)

Universe Championships

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. He is also a 4 time winner of the England's Strongest Man title, including the IFSA

IFSA

IFSA can refer to the following:* International Federation of Strength Athletes* International Financial Services Authority* International Forestry Students' Association* International Free Skiers Association* International Freestyle Skater Association...

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Biography

As a teenager, Eddy Ellwood was a boxer but found a lack of local opposition in the light-heavyweight division. He stepped up a division to heavyweight and this required more hours in the weight room. This resulted in the 19-year-old Ellwood entering a junior bodybuilding contest which he won. He went on to be twice British Champion, and five times Professional Mr Universe.

Eddy was sponsored by Allsports Protein powders and vitamins, but spent more money on his sport than he made. He then decided to become a strength athlete

Strength athlete

A strength athlete is a person who trains for or competes in events in which muscular strength and power play a primary role. Such events include weightlifting and powerlifting, strength athletics and strongman competitions, and arm wrestling, as well as the "heavy throws" of track and field:...

 and won the England's Strongest Man title three times. Eddy won the IFSA

IFSA

IFSA can refer to the following:* International Federation of Strength Athletes* International Financial Services Authority* International Forestry Students' Association* International Free Skiers Association* International Freestyle Skater Association...

 version of England's Strongest Man

IFSA

IFSA can refer to the following:* International Federation of Strength Athletes* International Financial Services Authority* International Forestry Students' Association* International Free Skiers Association* International Freestyle Skater Association...

 in 2005. Ellwood finished 4th at the 2003 & 2004 Britain's Strongest Man

Britain's Strongest Man

Britain's Strongest Man is an annual strongman event held in the United Kingdom. Competitors qualify for the final through regional heats and the winner is awarded the title of "Britain's Strongest Man"...

, which earned him an invitation to the 2003 World's Strongest Man

2003 World's Strongest Man

The 2003 World's Strongest Man was the 26th edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Mariusz Pudzianowski from Poland. It was his second title, and Pudzianowski's record-setting score of 66 points in the Final eclipsed the previous record of 60. His margin of victory was also a record...

 contest in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

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, Zambia

Zambia

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