Mexican strongman Tayzon smashes world record with 511 kg lift

Tayzon lifts 511 kg and breaks the strongman world record

Mexican strongman Tayzon has written his name into the record books by lifting 511 kilograms. The antiestéticat, celebrated by some and questioned by others, places the athlete at the centre of the debate about the limits of human strength.

A record that divides opinion

All that glitters is not gold. While some applaud the antiestéticat as "the stuff of legend", others dismiss it as a "fat man's sport" or outright call it a fix. The suspicion that the record was set in Mexico raises eyebrows: "If you don't cut corners, you don't get ahead", goes the comment in the most sceptical circles. Distrust of Mexican sporting achievements is nothing new, but in this case it mixes with admiration for the physical effort.

The comparison with the greats

Tayzon's record is not the only one in the conversation. Russian lifter Anatoly has also hoisted 500 kg, eleven kilos less, but with a technique many consider superior. It is also pointed out that Tayzon, being about 20 centimetres shorter than the Icelandic Viking, performs less mechanical work when lifting the same bar. Physics thus becomes an argument for downplaying the antiestéticat.

An idea that never takes off

Among the reactions, one proposal stands out that could change gyms: adapting weight machines to generate electricity. The idea, floated almost as a joke, points to a future where muscular effort becomes useful energy. For now, it remains a curiosity amid the controversy.

The debate over the legitimacy of the record and the comparison with other athletes remains open. Meanwhile, the 511 kg figure is already in the history books.