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Minnesota Vikings fan wins World’s Strongest Man competition

On Sunday, the man that might be the most well-known fan of the Minnesota Vikings as things stand right now finally reached the pinnacle of achievement in his sport.

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, or “Thor,” as he’s more commonly known, took home first place in the 2018 World’s Strongest Man competition that was held in the Philippines.

Prior to today’s competition, much like the Vikings, Björnsson had come close to the title on numerous occasions. In the six competitions prior to this one, he had finished in second place three times (including each of the past two years) and in third place three times.