Strongman
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Strongman or Strong Man can mean:
- Strongman (strength athlete)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...
- Strongman (circus)Strongman (circus)The circus strongman is one of many acts found in a modern circus. The strongman demonstrates great strength, power and agility to the audience. The strongman and strongwomen were very popular attractions in the circus in the 19th century....
- Strongman (politics)Strongman (politics)A strongman is a political leader who rules by force and runs an authoritarian regime. The term is often used interchangeably with "dictator," but differs from a "warlord".A strongman is not necessarily always a formal head of government, however...
- High strikerHigh strikerA high striker, also known as a strength tester, or strongman game, is an attraction used in funfairs, fundraisers, and carnivals. It operates by utilizing the lever where one end holds a puck attached to the tower and the other end is struck by the person or contestant using a hammer or mallet....
, a physical strength carnival attraction - Strongman (comics)Strongman (comics)The Strongman is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Strongman first appeared in Incredible Hulk #3 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko....
, a Marvel Comics character - Jon AndersenJon AndersenJon Andersen Reel, normally referred to simply as Jon Andersen is an American bodybuilder, strongman competitor and professional wrestler. Anderson currently splits his time between working for Pro Wrestling Revolution in California and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in Mexico...
, a professional wrestler also known by the ring names Jon Strongman and Strong Man - Strongman MineStrongman MineThe Strongman Mine was an underground coal mine north of Greymouth on the West Coast of New Zealand from 1938 to 2003.On 19 January 1967 a gas explosion in the mine killed 19 miners....
, a New Zealand coal-mine - Strong Man, one of The Mighty HeroesThe Mighty HeroesThe Mighty Heroes was an animated television series created by Ralph Bakshi for the Terrytoons company. The original show debuted on CBS, on Oct. 29, 1966, and ran for 1 season for 21 episodes....
in the U.S. animated television series