Van Hatfield (born September 13, 1971) is an American professional

strongman Strongman is a competitive strength sport which tests athletes' physical strength and endurance through a variety of heavy lifts and events. Strongman competitions are known for their intensity, pushing athletes to their physical and mental limit ...

competitor and

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from Mapleton, Utah. Van won

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in 2004, his career best win. Van came in 2nd at the IFSA Strongman World Team Championships in 2005 with team Pan-America with teammates Travis Ortmayer,

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and

Jon Andersen Jon Andersen-Reel, normally referred to simply as Jon Andersen (born January 8, 1972) is an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and former professional strongman competitor. Andersen has wrestle ...

. Van competed in the 2007

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s, finishing in eighth place.

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Steve MacDonald {{DEFAULTSORT:Hatfield, Van 1971 births Living people American powerlifters American strength athletes People from Mapleton, Utah Sportspeople from Utah County, Utah