Geoff Capes, World's Strongest Man and Champion Bird Breeder, Dies at 75
Briefly

Geoff Capes, a two-time World's Strongest Man champion, was a towering figure known for his extraordinary feats, flavorful diet, and unique hobby of parakeet breeding.
Colin Bryce described Capes as 'not just a big lump,' highlighting the athlete’s exceptional speed and terrifying prowess in competitions like the World's Strongest Man.
Capes’s incredible diet helped fuel his dominance, with a daily intake including seven pints of milk, two loaves of bread, and an impressive array of proteins.
With wins in prominent competitions like the U.K. Truck-Pulling Championship and the World Highland Games, Capes was celebrated for both strength and skill.
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