NBA

Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA forward, two-time MVP (2019, 2020), 2021 champion and Finals MVP with the Milwaukee Bucks; Miami Heat from 2026

All evidence

2 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2018

   • Barbell hip thrust570 lb

     Effort unknownMilwaukee Bucks forward, age 24

     News report, wisn.com2018-12medium confidence

     Quote and details

     “Antetokounmpo wrote that he and Connaughton lifted 570 pounds and want to give "The Rock" a chance to match it in Milwaukee.”

     Giannis thinks he can beat 'The Rock' in weightlifting challenge (WISN, 2019-01-01)Instagram lifting challenge to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, with Pat Connaughton

2. 2017

   • Top running speed in the open court (ESPN Sport Science): 27.3 km/h (17.0 mph)

     Effort unknownMilwaukee Bucks forward, age 22

     News report, en.protothema.gr2017-01low confidence

     Quote and details

     “Add to that his speed, which reaches up to 27.3km per hour when he is in full flight”

     ESPN's Sports Science show "breaks down" the "Greek Freak" (video) (ProtoThema English, 2017-01-18)ESPN Sport Science segment on the 'Greek Freak'

Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.