Arnold Dyson

Photo by Jim North

Arnold Dyson of Liverpool was Britain's first Mr Universe (Pro) in 1953 having come 6th in 1951 and 2nd in 1952.
He became 1957 World Bar and Nail Breaking Champion.
His career-best feats included:
Breaking a 6” nail in 6 secs.
Breaking four x 6” nails in 59 secs.
Breaking a 12” x 7/16” best quality iron bar in 29 seconds, the bar being supplied by Geoff Morris his rival.
Breaking an 18” x ½” bar in 29 secs.


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