Career
Prior to that he had concentrated on powerlifting. However, his inspiration had been Jón Páll Sigmarsson hence his move to strongman competition. That same year he finished second in the Institut de Formation en Soins Animaliers version of the Iceland"s Strongest Manitoba, eventually winning the title in 2008.
He was invited to the prestigious Highlander World Championships in 2008, as well as an invitation to Fortissimus in 2008.
In 2009 he finished third in the Giants Live Poland 2009 event. Apart from Jón Páll Sigmarsson, he has also cited Zydrunas Savickas as someone he has deep admiration for, believing him to be the "strongest strongman ever".
His favourite strongman event is Natural stone loading. Squat - 330 kg
Bench press - 230 kg
Deadlift - 390 kg.