Johnny Wahlqvist
# Johnny Wahlqvist

Johnny Wahlqvist (c. 1973 in Trelleborg – 30 January 2017) was a Swedish powerlifter. One of Sweden's most successful champions, specifically in bench press, he competed and won in the national, European, and world championships.

He appeared in several television programs, namely Talang Sverige and Boston Tea Party.

## Peak measurements

* Height: 69 inches
* Weight: 400 pounds in 2012
* Chest: 72½ inches at 400 pounds bodyweight.
* Biceps (Flexed): 26 inch at 400 pounds bodyweight.
* Shoulder circumference: 84 inches at 400 pounds bodyweight.

## Sources

* ↑ "AS of June 2012 he is the swedish record holder for 'bench press-only'". Archived from the original on 31 March 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
* ↑ 20 frallor och 12 ägg – till frukost (in Swedish)
