World's Strongest Man Geoff Capes dies aged 75 as family pays tribute

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Geoff Capes

Geoff has died aged 75 (Image: Getty)

Geoff Capes, who won the contest of the World's Strongest Man in 1983 in Christchurch, has died aged 75. 

A family statement 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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