Bjørn Andre Solvang (born 10 July 1987) is a Norwegian Strongman from Hedmark.
Solvang participated in his first Norway's Strongest Man competition in 2008 where he emerged seventh place, and became the champion by 2017.
In his first appearance at World's Strongest Man competition in 2013 held in Sanya, China, he participated in the fourth qualifier group where Žydrūnas Savickas and Mike Burke made it to the finals. In his second appearance in 2014 also he participated in the fourth qualifier group where Savickas and Laurence Shahlaei made it to the finals.
Solvang's career best performances came in 2013 Strongman Champions League Portugal where he won second place behind Krzysztof Radzikowski, while defeating Vytautas Lalas and Terry Hollands. He also won third at 2013 Giants Live Hungary and 2015 SCL Portugal.
Personal records Raw Deadlift (with straps) – Log press – Viking press (for reps) – × 19 reps (facing the pivot/ pronated grip) (2016 World's Strongest Viking) (World Record) Arm over arm car pull (incline) – for 20m course in 57.54 seconds (2014 Norway's Strongest Man) (World Record)
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