Edward Stephen Hall (born 15 January 1988) is an English former professional strongman, notable for winning the World's Strongest Man 2017 competition and for being the world record deadlift holder, lifting 500 kg (1,102 lb; 79 st) under strongman rules, which he achieved in 2016. His record was broken by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson’s 501kg on 2 May 2020.