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'Gentle giants': World's strongest men defy stereotypes

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World's Strongest Man competition is taking place in Sacramento , California , for the first time since 1977 .

Competitors compete by lifting objects up to twice their own weight -- or more -- to be the world's strongest man.

"They're these gentle giants that are just so lovely, such beautiful human beings that are caring, and they're all cheering for each other," says Eddie Williams , a schoolteacher and wedding singer.

"I can be, you know, a happy person, and still be able to lift heavy weights," he says.

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69

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70

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informal

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English

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39

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