Bill Anderson (Highland games)

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Bill Anderson is undoubtedly one of the greatest heavyweight sportsmen of modern times. Two times World Highland Games Champion and 16 times Scottish Champion, he dominated the Highland Games Championships between 1959 and 1988. During the Games at Lochearnhead in 1969 he broke both the 16 pound hammer record and the hammer itself, causing a delay in the competition. Bill retired from competition in 1988 and now, when not coaching young athletes, is a much sought-after judge at Highland Games around the world.

Anderson was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame on March 12, 2007.

Anderson competed in the 1979 World's Strongest Man contest, but withdrew early in the competition due to an injury.[1]

[edit] Accomplishments

  • Two times World Highland Games Champion
  • Four times World Caber Tossing Champion
  • Winner of 16 Scottish Championships
  • Five times USA Highland Games Champion 1976-1980
  • Canadian Highland Games Champion 1977

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