Geoff Capes: British shot put record holder dies aged 75

Geoff Capes, British shot put record holder and two-time world’s strongest man, has died aged 75.

Capes set the record for the furthest shot put throw by a British man with a distance of 21.68m in 1980.

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.”