Eddy Ellwood (born 30 March 1964) is a British world champion

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and professional

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competitor. Ellwood is best known for being a 5-time winner of the NABBA Mr Universe (pro) contest. He is also a 4-time winner of the

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title, including the IFSA version.

Early years/Bodybuilding

As a teenager, Eddy Ellwood was a

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but found a lack of local opposition in the light-heavyweight division. He stepped up a division to heavyweight and this required more hours in the weight room. This resulted in the 19-year-old Ellwood entering a junior bodybuilding contest which he won. Eddy went on to win Mr. Britain, and was a five time Professional Mr Universe.

Strongman

In 2002, Eddy began competing in

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, his first major contest was the 2002 Britain's Strongest Man contest. Eddy was winning his qualifying heat but suffered a severe

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tear during the atlas stone event and was forced to withdraw from the competition. Ellwood returned the next year and finished 4th at the 2003 Britain's Strongest Man, which earned him an invitation to the

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contest in

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. Eddy finished 4th again at the 2004 Britain's Strongest Man, and 7th in 2008. Eddy also won the

title three consecutive times from 2003–2005, as well as the IFSA version of

in 2005.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ellwood, Eddy English bodybuilders English strength athletes 1964 births Living people People from Blackhall Colliery Sportspeople from County Durham