This is INSANE! Brian Shaw works up to a 985 Pound Deadlift!!!!!! He uses a wide stance with a wide double overhand grip! W O W! Straps are legal in Strongman so you can't hate on him for that!
http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/25818
He has a 1000 Pound Deadlift in him, that is seriously frickin awesome.