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Jun 12, 2021 · June 12, 2021. Niklas George. The World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry, is 50 years old today. One of the more recognizable names in the WWE in the late 1990s and throughout the 2000s, largely because of an unprecedented number of accomplishments achieved outside of the squared circle, Henry in 2021 is something of an icon.
Henry burst onto the scene at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where he competed in weightlifting in the super-heavyweight division. Three years later at the Pan American Games, Henry captured a gold, silver and bronze medal. Henry’s intimidating size and weightlifting prowess earned the attention of WWE, which signed him in 1996.
Sep 22, 2016 · MARK HENRY: You know what, man? It’s really cool. At one point in my life, I thought getting old was a bad thing. Then I realized that the prestige, the respect and the honor that people hold you at for being able to do anything for 20 years is well worth it.
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Mark Henry was born on June 12, 1971, in Silsbee, Texas. His father, Ernest Henry, died when Mark was just 12 years of age. Two years later, he was diagnosed with dyslexia.
Feb 9, 2021 · Mark Henry, Central Texas' own World's Strongest Man and World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, spoke about his life, career and the contributions of Black athletes.
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Mark Henry Biography, EarlyLife. Henry was born on June 12, 1971 (age 52), in the small town of Silsbee in East Texas, 90 miles northeast of Houston. As a child, he was a big wrestling fan, and André the Giant was his favorite wrestler.
Henry burst onto the scene at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where he competed in weightlifting in the super-heavyweight division. Three years later at the Pan American Games, Henry ...
