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6’9 Tall Strongman Giant Hafthor Bjornsson Failed To Lift His 19 Inches Shorter Wife in One Go for a Social Media Couple Challenge

Published 12/29/2022, 1:45 PM EST

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Hafthor Bjornsson and Kelsey Henson have a visibly vast height difference. Time and again, the couple has shared videos that highlight the difference. Yet again the couple has shared a hilarious video where the strongman used his strength to his advantage.

Kelsey Henson took to her Instagram to share a video of them taking part in a social media challenge. The challenge was to lift his partner and make her sit on her shoulder. However, the strongman failed to do so on the first attempt. But as they say, three times the charm, the couple managed to do it on the third try.

 

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Hafthor Bjornsson has been an active social media user and regularly takes part in the challenges. Yet again he has taken part in one, this time with his wife. The challenge what to lift his partner with one hand and make her sit on his shoulders. Considering the vast size difference between the two, one would expect the strongman to do it with ease in one go. However, the reality was far from everyone’s expectations, as always.

It took three attempts for Henson to climb ‘The mountain.’ On the first attempt, she barely managed to reach his shoulders. Motivating her Bjornsson said, “almost there.” In the next attempt, she did manage to sit on his shoulders. However, it wasn’t as clean as it was supposed to be. She almost pulled out his beard while trying to do so.

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Finally, in their third attempt, they managed to pull it off. Celebrating the accomplishment, the couple ended the challenge in style. Once Henson comfortably sat on his shoulder, Bjornsson handed her a can of the energy drink Regin Body Fuel. Both of them clinked their cans before taking a sip. Henson shared the video on her Instagram profile with the caption, “3,2,1 blast off 🚀.

Fans share hilarious reactions to the video

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Soon after Bjornsson posted the funny video, fans shared some hilarious reactions. Comparing their video to the original challenge, a fan commented, “Tbf, you have to jump alot higher.” Taking a dig at the height difference, another one wrote, “It’s a 5’2” person jumping over 6’9” while the dude is so strong if he doesn’t control himself he would launch her out the building.”

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Commenting on Henson’s failed second attempt, a fan wrote, “Lmao when you grabbed him by the beard 😂😂.” Not missing the chance to hit on Henson, a user commented, “You need someone stronger who can lift you more easily 😎🤣” Another user posed a new challenge to the couple. “Easy for you two, I want to see the opposite 👀,” wrote another user.

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Let’s see what’s the next challenge that the strongman will take up.

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Aaradhana Singh

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Aaradhana Singh is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. The holder of a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, Aaradhana has previously worked as an editor/writer with Asiana Times for the better part of a year. A sports person at heart with a curious mind, Aaradhana is someone who is always up for fun and adventure.
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