British Olympian and former world’s strongest man dies aged 75

Three-time Olympian and former world’s strongest man Geoff Capes has died at the age of 75, his family have announced.

In a statement, Capes’ family said: ‘The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October.

‘Britain’s finest shot putter and twice world’s strongest man.’

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