Brian Schoonveld

Brian Schoonveld (born March 8, 1974) is an American Strongman competitor. He is a 2-time winner of America's Strongest Man in 2000 and 2001.

Brian Schoonveld was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, on March 8, 1974.

Growing up, he practiced American football and wrestling. He made his strongmen debut in 1999. On July 22, 2000, he won the America's Strongest Man competition held in Maryland Heights, Missouri, beating Phil Pfister (second) and Whit Baskin (third). On July 8, 2001, he again competed in America's Strongest Man at Kokomo, Indiana, and defeated Phil Pfister (second) and Johnny Perry (third).

In June 2001, Schoonveld was placed fifth in 2001 Beauty and the Beast in Honolulu, Hawaii. The top three spots were taken by Magnus Samuelsson (Sweden, first), Phil Pfister (USA, second), and Svend Karlsen (Norway, third).

On July 20, 2002, he again entered America's Strongest Man in St. Louis, Missouri, but was placed fourth. The winners were Steve Kirit (first), Johnny Perry (second), and Karl Gillingham (third).

He also competed in the individual World's Strongest Man 2000, World's Strongest Man 2001, and World's Strongest Man 2002, however, he never qualified for the finals.

Schoonveld has retired as a professional strongman athlete. He currently lives in DeMotte, Indiana.

• Height: 191 cm
• Weight: 141 – 158 kg
• Biceps: 52 cm
• Chest: 147 cm

2000

• 1st place – America's Strongest Man

2001

• 1st place – America's Strongest Man
• 4th place – Super Series 2001: Prague
• 6th place – North American Strongman Championship 2001
• 4th place – Super Series 2001: Stockholm

2002

• 8th place – Arnold Strongman Classic, USA
• 4th place – America's Strongest Man 2002
• 10th place – Super Series 2002: Stockholm

2004

• 7th place – Arnold Strongman Classic, USA

2005

• 1st place – FitExpo 2005

• 5 Mastiff Stones in 22 seconds: 245 pounds (111 kg), 265 pounds (120 kg), 290 pounds (130 kg), 345 pounds (156 kg), 385 pounds (175 kg)
• Farmers Walk - 330 pounds (150 kg) for 200 ft (60.96 m) in 26 seconds
• Bench press - 555 pounds (252 kg) X 3
• Squat - 750 pounds (340 kg)
• Military press - 315 pounds (143 kg) x 19
• Deadlift - 708 pounds (321 kg)
• Grip strength - FBBC 3" dumbbell 170 lbs - world record