Hafthor Bjornsson is famously known for playing ‘The Mountain’ from Game of Thrones. He recently stunned his fans by posting an incredible throwback photo on Instagram. This picture showcases a drastic transformation from his earlier days as a basketball player to becoming a legendary strongman.
In the throwback post, Bjornsson shared two photos side by side: one from his basketball career and another displaying his massive physique as a strongman. The difference is astounding, highlighting a massive transformation within just four years. The images reveal his journey from a 230-pound basketball center to a 396-pound powerhouse. 
The caption accompanying the post read, “Hafthor Bjornsson (The Mountain) used to be a 230lb basketball center. Four years later, he was 396 pounds and took third in the World Strongest Man.”
He then posted his comment: “That @transparentlabs creatine is working!”
Hafthor Bjornsson is celebrated as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time. His iconic career boasts numerous achievements, making him a standout in the strongman community. Remarkably, he is the only person to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe’s Strongest Man, and the World’s Strongest Man competitions in the same year.
Bjornsson’s impressive list of world records has led many to declare him the strongest man to have ever lived.
His strength and skill in various strongman events have set new benchmarks in the sport, inspiring countless fans and aspiring athletes around the world.
Bjornsson then decided to try his hand at boxing. He notably defeated fellow strongman Eddie Hall. It was in a bout billed as ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match in History’ with their combined weight reaching an astonishing 295kg.
This highly anticipated match drew significant attention, showcasing Bjornsson’s versatility and determination.
Despite his foray into boxing, Bjornsson admitted that his passion for the sport never quite matched his love for strongman competitions. He reflected: “I competed for two years off, I worked my a** off, but I didn’t feel the same passion for boxing, as I had for Strongman. When I did Strongman training it never felt like a job, it felt like me just hanging out with the boys or having fun, whereas in boxing every single day felt like work.”
