Geoff Capes, British shot put champion and World's Strongest Man winner, dies at 75

Geoff Capes, a celebrated British shot putter and two-time World’s Strongest Man winner, has died at the age of 75. His family announced his passing on October 23. Capes represented Great Britain in three Olympic Games and won multiple titles, including two Commonwealth golds and European Indoor Championships. He was known for his record throw of 20.74 meters at the 1984 Commonwealth Games. Beyond athletics, Capes had a passion for breeding budgerigars, which he began after an encounter while working as a policeman. He became a well-known figure in sports and television during his career.