Geoff Capes, Legendary British Shot Putter and World's Strongest Man, Dies at 75

Oct 23, 2024, 05:11 PM

Geoff Capes, the legendary British shot putter and strongman, has died at the age of 75. Capes was a prominent figure in British sports, having competed in three Olympic Games and won the World's Strongest Man competition twice. He also held the British shot put record and was a Commonwealth gold medallist. Capes was a well-known television personality in the 1980s and became a cultural icon in Britain during that era. He was also an ITV star and 80s TV legend. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans alike.