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British Olympic shot putter and two-time winner of the World’s Strongest Man, Geoff Capes, has died, aged 75. Capes represented Great Britain at three Olympic Games and still holds the official record for the UK’s longest male shot put with a distance of 21.68m in 1980. That distance was exceeded by Carl Myerscough in 2003, but it was not ratified by UK Athletics . In a statement on Wednesday, the Capes family said: “The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today.
“Not only was Geoff a two-time World’s Strongest Man and a record-breaking shot putter, but he was also a giant in heart and spirit. “He paved the way for athletes like me, showing that British grit and determination could conquer the world. “Geoff was an inspiration to so many of us growing up, a man whose incredible achievements and character left a lasting mark on the strength community. “His legacy will continue to inspire the next generation of strongmen and athletes around the world.
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