His cause of death is unknown. Olympic javelin thrower Tessa Sanderson said: "Sweet Jesus I've just heard the sad news about the passing of Geoff Capes. Geoff was a big asset to GB athletics and ...

Geoff Capes, a two-time former World's Strongest ... "The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October. Britain's finest shot putter and twice world's ...

Geoff Capes, British strongman ... "The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October. Britain's finest shot putter and twice World's Strongest Man," they ...

Geoff Capes, who won the contest of the World's Strongest Man in 1983 in Christchurch, has died aged 75. A family statement said: "The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad ...

British shot put record holder and two-time world's strongest man Geoff Capes has died at the age of 75. Capes set the record for the furthest shot put throw by a British man, achieving a ...

A second wrote: "Another sporting hero from our youth leaves us. RIP Geoff Capes." A third commented: "Sad to hear of the death of Geoff Capes. He was a big part of my TV childhood. Thoughts are ...

Big Love, The Beast.' World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe added: 'Geoff's passing is a sad moment for so many of us in both British and global athletics. 'He was a huge figure in British ...

Geoff Capes has died at the age of 75 ... A family statement said: "The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October. Britain’s finest shot-putter and ...

So sad to hear the news that Geoff Capes passed away this morning in Lincoln aged 75. A shot put gold medalist and World’s Strongest man on more than one occasion. A real household name ...