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Buckle up, folks. It’s that time of the year again when flowers bloom, linen shirts emerge, and the largest men on the planet gather near a beach to lift weights heavier than you can fathom. That’s right — it’s the World’s Strongest Man competition (WSM).
The 2023 WSM occurs in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from April 19th through the 23rd. Thirty of the world’s top strongman athletes will converge on the Palmetto State for the 45th edition of the competition. BarBend will update this leaderboard throughout the contest with live results and information. We’ll also publish event recaps, daily recaps, and any important breaking news thanks to our man on the ground, News Editor Phil Blechman. Stay tuned.
2023 WSM Leaderboard
Rank
Name
Points
Group 1
1
Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine
6
2
Tom Stoltman — United Kingdom
5
3
Bobby Thompson — USA
4
4
Konstantine Janashia — Georgia
3
5
Pa O’Dwyer — Ireland
2
6
Eddie Williams — Australia
1
Group 2
1
Gavin Bilton — United Kingdom
0
2
Fadi El Masri — Lebanon
0
3
Thomas Evans — USA
0
4
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine
0
5
Luke Stoltman — United Kingdom
0
6
Kristjan Jon Haraldsson — Iceland
0
Group 3
1
Graham Hicks — United Kingdom
0
2
Mitchell Hooper — Canada
0
3
Mateusz Kieliszowski — Poland
0
4
Mathew Ragg — Australia
0
5
Spenser Remick — USA
0
6
Aivars Smaukstelis — Latvia
0
Group 4
1
Adam Bishop — United Kingdom
0
2
Kevin Faires — USA
0
3
Rauno Heinla — Estonia
0
4
Gabriel Rhéaume — Canada
0
5
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa
0
6
Brian Shaw — USA
0
Group 5
1
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — France
0
2
Mark Felix — United Kingdom
0
3
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Iceland
0
4
Trey Mitchell— USA
0
5
Evan Singelton — USA
0
6
Paul Smith — United Kingdom
0
Day One Results
The first day of the competition kicks off on Wednesday, April 19th. Competitors can expect a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit and clear skies. The entire day is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to about 5 p.m. local time (EST). We’ll update this page after each event.
As of the morning of April 19th, Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou was no longer on the WSM’s Group Stage leaderboard, replaced by Kristjan Jon Haraldsson, the 2022 Iceland’s Strongest Man winner. World’s Strongest Man has yet to address this change publicly.
Loading Race Results
Group 1
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 0:41.38
Tom Stoltman — 5 in 0:43.84
Bobby Thompson — 5 in 0:56.56
Konstantine Janashia — 5 in 1:01.10
Eddie Williams — 5 in 1:06.44
Group 2
Kristjan Jon Haraldsson —
Gavin Bilton —
Fadi El Masri —
Thomas Evans —
Oleksii Novikov —
Luke Stoltman —
Group 3
Mitchell Hooper —
Mateusz Kieliszkowski —
Graham Hicks —
Mathew Ragg —
Spenser Remick —
Aivars Šmaukstelis —
Group 4
Adam Bishop —
Kevin Faires —
Rauno Heinla —
Gabriel Rhéaume —
Jaco Schoonwinkel —
Brian Shaw —
Group 5
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf —
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted —
Trey Mitchell —
Evan Singleton —
Paul Smith —
Mark Felix —
Event Two: Deadlift Machine
Starts at 11:29 a.m. EST
Event Three: Log Ladder
Starts at 4:49 p.m. EST
Event Schedule
Below is the entire event schedule for each day of the contest, pulled from the WSM’s website. All the times listed are in Eastern time.
Qualifying Stage Day One
Event One: Loading Race — April 19 | 8 a.m., Sand Stage
Event Two: Deadlift Machine — April 19 | 11:29 a.m., Land Stage
Event Three: Log Ladder — April 19 | 4:49 p.m., Sand Stage
Qualifying Stage Day Two
Event Four: Conan’s Wheel — April 20 | 8 a.m., Land Stage
Event Five: Kettlebell Toss — April 20 | 1:20 p.m., Sand Stage
Event Six: Stone Off — April 20 | 6:13 p.m., Land Stage
Rest Day — April 21, 2023
Final Day One
Just 10 strongmen will advance to the Final after the Qualifying Round.
Event One: Fingal’s Fingers — April 22 | 8 a.m., Street Stage
Event Two: KNAACK Deadlift — April 22 | 10:41 a.m., Sand Stage
Event Three: Reign Shield Carry — April 22 | 2:18 p.m., Street Stage
Final Day Two
Event Four: Max Dumbbell — April 23 | 8 a.m., Land Stage
Event Five: Vehicle Pull — April 23 | 10:10 a.m., Street Stage
Event Six: Atlas Stones — April 23 | 1:54 p.m., Sand Stage
2023 WSM Groups
If you’ve never followed the WSM before or are a relative newcomer, here’s how it works. Over two days, all 30 athletes will compete in five events. They’re scored only within their respective group. Each group leader sits out the sixth event — the Stone-Off — and gains a spot in the finals. The athletes in second and third hoist lifting stones head to head over a post until failure.
Whoever wins the Stone-Off also proceeds to the finals. In total, only strongmen from each group advances, leaving 20 athletes behind. Those 10 strongmen get a rest day and then compete in six more events to determine the 2023 WSM champion.
Group 1
Konstantine Janashia
Pavlo Kordiyaka
Pa O’Dwyer
Tom Stoltman
Bobby Thompson
Eddie Williams
Group 2
Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou
Gavin Bilton
Fadi El Masri
Thomas Evans
Oleksii Novikov
Luke Stoltman
Group 3
Mitchell Hooper
Mateusz Kieliszkowski
Graham Hicks
Mathew Ragg
Spenser Remick
Aivars Šmaukstelis
Group 4
Adam Bishop
Kevin Faires
Rauno Heinla
Gabriel Rhéaume
Jaco Schoonwinkel
Brian Shaw
Group 5
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
Trey Mitchell
Evan Singleton
Paul Smith
Mark Felix
Athlete Withdrawals
Here we’ll keep a running list of an athlete drop outs.
How to Watch the 2023 WSM
As is usual, there is no live stream for the 2023 WSM. The event is made for television and will air on the CBS Sports Network in the U.S. beginning on May 28, 2023. In the UK, the contest will air on Channel 5 in December.
There will also not be a Facebook Live Show, as has been the case during the last three WSM contests. Instead, you can follow the WSM’s social media accounts for athlete interviews, contest information, and behind-the-scenes footage. And, of course, follow along with BarBend as we’ll provide real-time updates.
Check out BarBend‘s article on How to Watch the 2023 World’s Strongest Man.
Every WSM Winner
Since the contest started in 1977, the World’s Strongest Man has crowned the top athlete in strongman. Athletes from all over meet to throw down in immense (and sometimes strange) feats of strength. In total, 23 men have won the 45 total contests (there wasn’t a WSM in 1987). Here is a list of all of those athletes.
Bruce Wilhelm (1977-1978)
Don Reinhoudt (1979)
Bill Kazmaier (1980-1982)
Geoff Capes (1983, 1985)
Jón Páll Sigmarsson (1984, 1986, 1988, 1990)
Jamie Reeves (1989)
Magnús Ver Magnússon (1991, 1994-1996)
Ted van der Parre (1992)
Gary Taylor (1993)
Jouko Ahola (1997, 1999)
Magnus Samuelson (1998)
Janne Virtanen (2000)
Svend Karlsen (2001)
Mariusz Pudzianowski (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008)
Vasyl Virastyuk (2004)
Phil Pfister (2006)
Žydr?nas Savickas (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014)
Brian Shaw (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016)
Eddie Hall (2017)
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson (2018)
Martins Licis (2019)
Oleksii Novikov (2020)
Tom Stoltman (2021, 2022)
FAQs
How can I watch the 2023 World's Strongest Man?You can’t watch it live. World’s Strongest Man is made for TV. You can, however, follow WSM on social media and tune into BarBend’s leaderboard for updates.
The entire competition will air on the CBS Sports Network in the U.S. beginning on May 28, 2023. In the U.K., the contest will air on Channel 5 in December.
Who won the World's Strongest Man last year?Tom Stoltman of Scotland is the two-time defending WSM winner. “The Albatross” won the contest in 2021 and 2022.
Other past winners competing in the 2023 WSM include Oleksii Novikov (2020) and Brian Shaw (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016).
How is strongman scored?First place can earn as many points as there are competitors. In the Qualifying stage, you can earn a maximum of six points (since six athletes are in each group). First place gets six points; second gets five, and so on. In the Finals, where there will be 10 competitors in total, first place gets 10 points; second gets nine, third gets eight, and so on.
In the event of a tie, points are split. If two athletes tie for second, you would add up the second and third-place points and divide by two. So, in the WSM Finals, two athletes who tie for second earn 8.5 points each (nine plus eight divided by two).
Featured Images: Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man
Buckle up, folks. It’s that time of the year again when flowers bloom, linen shirts emerge, and the largest men on the planet gather near a beach to lift weights heavier than you can fathom. That’s right — it’s the World’s Strongest Man competition (WSM).
The 2023 WSM occurs in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from April 19th through the 23rd. Thirty of the world’s top strongman athletes will converge on the Palmetto State for the 45th edition of the competition. BarBend will update this leaderboard throughout the contest with live results and information. We’ll also publish event recaps, daily recaps, and any important breaking news thanks to our man on the ground, News Editor Phil Blechman. Stay tuned.
2023 WSM Leaderboard
Rank
Name
Points
Group 1
1
Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine
6
2
Tom Stoltman — United Kingdom
5
3
Bobby Thompson — USA
4
4
Konstantine Janashia — Georgia
3
5
Pa O’Dwyer — Ireland
2
6
Eddie Williams — Australia
1
Group 2
1
Gavin Bilton — United Kingdom
0
2
Fadi El Masri — Lebanon
0
3
Thomas Evans — USA
0
4
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine
0
5
Luke Stoltman — United Kingdom
0
6
Kristjan Jon Haraldsson — Iceland
0
Group 3
1
Graham Hicks — United Kingdom
0
2
Mitchell Hooper — Canada
0
3
Mateusz Kieliszowski — Poland
0
4
Mathew Ragg — Australia
0
5
Spenser Remick — USA
0
6
Aivars Smaukstelis — Latvia
0
Group 4
1
Adam Bishop — United Kingdom
0
2
Kevin Faires — USA
0
3
Rauno Heinla — Estonia
0
4
Gabriel Rhéaume — Canada
0
5
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa
0
6
Brian Shaw — USA
0
Group 5
1
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — France
0
2
Mark Felix — United Kingdom
0
3
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Iceland
0
4
Trey Mitchell— USA
0
5
Evan Singelton — USA
0
6
Paul Smith — United Kingdom
0
Day One Results
The first day of the competition kicks off on Wednesday, April 19th. Competitors can expect a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit and clear skies. The entire day is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to about 5 p.m. local time (EST). We’ll update this page after each event.
As of the morning of April 19th, Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou was no longer on the WSM’s Group Stage leaderboard, replaced by Kristjan Jon Haraldsson, the 2022 Iceland’s Strongest Man winner. World’s Strongest Man has yet to address this change publicly.
Loading Race Results
Group 1
[*]Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 0:41.38
[*]Tom Stoltman — 5 in 0:43.84
[*]Bobby Thompson — 5 in 0:56.56
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 5 in 1:01.10
[*]Eddie Williams — 5 in 1:06.44
Group 2
[*]Kristjan Jon Haraldsson —
[*]Gavin Bilton —
[*]Fadi El Masri —
[*]Thomas Evans —
[*]Oleksii Novikov —
[*]Luke Stoltman —
Group 3
Starts at 11:29 a.m. EST
Event Three: Log Ladder
Starts at 4:49 p.m. EST
Event Schedule
Below is the entire event schedule for each day of the contest, pulled from the WSM’s website. All the times listed are in Eastern time.
Qualifying Stage Day One
Final Day One
Just 10 strongmen will advance to the Final after the Qualifying Round.
If you’ve never followed the WSM before or are a relative newcomer, here’s how it works. Over two days, all 30 athletes will compete in five events. They’re scored only within their respective group. Each group leader sits out the sixth event — the Stone-Off — and gains a spot in the finals. The athletes in second and third hoist lifting stones head to head over a post until failure.
Whoever wins the Stone-Off also proceeds to the finals. In total, only strongmen from each group advances, leaving 20 athletes behind. Those 10 strongmen get a rest day and then compete in six more events to determine the 2023 WSM champion.
Group 1
Here we’ll keep a running list of an athlete drop outs.
How to Watch the 2023 WSM
As is usual, there is no live stream for the 2023 WSM. The event is made for television and will air on the CBS Sports Network in the U.S. beginning on May 28, 2023. In the UK, the contest will air on Channel 5 in December.
There will also not be a Facebook Live Show, as has been the case during the last three WSM contests. Instead, you can follow the WSM’s social media accounts for athlete interviews, contest information, and behind-the-scenes footage. And, of course, follow along with BarBend as we’ll provide real-time updates.
Check out BarBend‘s article on How to Watch the 2023 World’s Strongest Man.
Every WSM Winner
Since the contest started in 1977, the World’s Strongest Man has crowned the top athlete in strongman. Athletes from all over meet to throw down in immense (and sometimes strange) feats of strength. In total, 23 men have won the 45 total contests (there wasn’t a WSM in 1987). Here is a list of all of those athletes.
How can I watch the 2023 World's Strongest Man?You can’t watch it live. World’s Strongest Man is made for TV. You can, however, follow WSM on social media and tune into BarBend’s leaderboard for updates.
The entire competition will air on the CBS Sports Network in the U.S. beginning on May 28, 2023. In the U.K., the contest will air on Channel 5 in December.
Who won the World's Strongest Man last year?Tom Stoltman of Scotland is the two-time defending WSM winner. “The Albatross” won the contest in 2021 and 2022.
Other past winners competing in the 2023 WSM include Oleksii Novikov (2020) and Brian Shaw (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016).
How is strongman scored?First place can earn as many points as there are competitors. In the Qualifying stage, you can earn a maximum of six points (since six athletes are in each group). First place gets six points; second gets five, and so on. In the Finals, where there will be 10 competitors in total, first place gets 10 points; second gets nine, third gets eight, and so on.
In the event of a tie, points are split. If two athletes tie for second, you would add up the second and third-place points and divide by two. So, in the WSM Finals, two athletes who tie for second earn 8.5 points each (nine plus eight divided by two).
Featured Images: Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man
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The 2023 WSM occurs in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from April 19th through the 23rd. Thirty of the world’s top strongman athletes will converge on the Palmetto State for the 45th edition of the competition. BarBend will update this leaderboard throughout the contest with live results and information. We’ll also publish event recaps, daily recaps, and any important breaking news thanks to our man on the ground, News Editor Phil Blechman. Stay tuned.
2023 WSM Leaderboard
Rank
Name
Points
Group 1
1
Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine
6
2
Tom Stoltman — United Kingdom
5
3
Bobby Thompson — USA
4
4
Konstantine Janashia — Georgia
3
5
Pa O’Dwyer — Ireland
2
6
Eddie Williams — Australia
1
Group 2
1
Gavin Bilton — United Kingdom
0
2
Fadi El Masri — Lebanon
0
3
Thomas Evans — USA
0
4
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine
0
5
Luke Stoltman — United Kingdom
0
6
Kristjan Jon Haraldsson — Iceland
0
Group 3
1
Graham Hicks — United Kingdom
0
2
Mitchell Hooper — Canada
0
3
Mateusz Kieliszowski — Poland
0
4
Mathew Ragg — Australia
0
5
Spenser Remick — USA
0
6
Aivars Smaukstelis — Latvia
0
Group 4
1
Adam Bishop — United Kingdom
0
2
Kevin Faires — USA
0
3
Rauno Heinla — Estonia
0
4
Gabriel Rhéaume — Canada
0
5
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa
0
6
Brian Shaw — USA
0
Group 5
1
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — France
0
2
Mark Felix — United Kingdom
0
3
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Iceland
0
4
Trey Mitchell— USA
0
5
Evan Singelton — USA
0
6
Paul Smith — United Kingdom
0
Day One Results
The first day of the competition kicks off on Wednesday, April 19th. Competitors can expect a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit and clear skies. The entire day is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to about 5 p.m. local time (EST). We’ll update this page after each event.
As of the morning of April 19th, Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou was no longer on the WSM’s Group Stage leaderboard, replaced by Kristjan Jon Haraldsson, the 2022 Iceland’s Strongest Man winner. World’s Strongest Man has yet to address this change publicly.
Loading Race Results
Group 1
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 0:41.38
Tom Stoltman — 5 in 0:43.84
Bobby Thompson — 5 in 0:56.56
Konstantine Janashia — 5 in 1:01.10
Eddie Williams — 5 in 1:06.44
Group 2
Kristjan Jon Haraldsson —
Gavin Bilton —
Fadi El Masri —
Thomas Evans —
Oleksii Novikov —
Luke Stoltman —
Group 3
Mitchell Hooper —
Mateusz Kieliszkowski —
Graham Hicks —
Mathew Ragg —
Spenser Remick —
Aivars Šmaukstelis —
Group 4
Adam Bishop —
Kevin Faires —
Rauno Heinla —
Gabriel Rhéaume —
Jaco Schoonwinkel —
Brian Shaw —
Group 5
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf —
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted —
Trey Mitchell —
Evan Singleton —
Paul Smith —
Mark Felix —
Event Two: Deadlift Machine
Starts at 11:29 a.m. EST
Event Three: Log Ladder
Starts at 4:49 p.m. EST
Event Schedule
Below is the entire event schedule for each day of the contest, pulled from the WSM’s website. All the times listed are in Eastern time.
Qualifying Stage Day One
Event One: Loading Race — April 19 | 8 a.m., Sand Stage
Event Two: Deadlift Machine — April 19 | 11:29 a.m., Land Stage
Event Three: Log Ladder — April 19 | 4:49 p.m., Sand Stage
Qualifying Stage Day Two
Event Four: Conan’s Wheel — April 20 | 8 a.m., Land Stage
Event Five: Kettlebell Toss — April 20 | 1:20 p.m., Sand Stage
Event Six: Stone Off — April 20 | 6:13 p.m., Land Stage
Rest Day — April 21, 2023
Final Day One
Just 10 strongmen will advance to the Final after the Qualifying Round.
Event One: Fingal’s Fingers — April 22 | 8 a.m., Street Stage
Event Two: KNAACK Deadlift — April 22 | 10:41 a.m., Sand Stage
Event Three: Reign Shield Carry — April 22 | 2:18 p.m., Street Stage
Final Day Two
Event Four: Max Dumbbell — April 23 | 8 a.m., Land Stage
Event Five: Vehicle Pull — April 23 | 10:10 a.m., Street Stage
Event Six: Atlas Stones — April 23 | 1:54 p.m., Sand Stage
2023 WSM Groups
If you’ve never followed the WSM before or are a relative newcomer, here’s how it works. Over two days, all 30 athletes will compete in five events. They’re scored only within their respective group. Each group leader sits out the sixth event — the Stone-Off — and gains a spot in the finals. The athletes in second and third hoist lifting stones head to head over a post until failure.
Whoever wins the Stone-Off also proceeds to the finals. In total, only strongmen from each group advances, leaving 20 athletes behind. Those 10 strongmen get a rest day and then compete in six more events to determine the 2023 WSM champion.
Group 1
Konstantine Janashia
Pavlo Kordiyaka
Pa O’Dwyer
Tom Stoltman
Bobby Thompson
Eddie Williams
Group 2
Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou
Gavin Bilton
Fadi El Masri
Thomas Evans
Oleksii Novikov
Luke Stoltman
Group 3
Mitchell Hooper
Mateusz Kieliszkowski
Graham Hicks
Mathew Ragg
Spenser Remick
Aivars Šmaukstelis
Group 4
Adam Bishop
Kevin Faires
Rauno Heinla
Gabriel Rhéaume
Jaco Schoonwinkel
Brian Shaw
Group 5
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
Trey Mitchell
Evan Singleton
Paul Smith
Mark Felix
Athlete Withdrawals
Here we’ll keep a running list of an athlete drop outs.
How to Watch the 2023 WSM
As is usual, there is no live stream for the 2023 WSM. The event is made for television and will air on the CBS Sports Network in the U.S. beginning on May 28, 2023. In the UK, the contest will air on Channel 5 in December.
There will also not be a Facebook Live Show, as has been the case during the last three WSM contests. Instead, you can follow the WSM’s social media accounts for athlete interviews, contest information, and behind-the-scenes footage. And, of course, follow along with BarBend as we’ll provide real-time updates.
Check out BarBend‘s article on How to Watch the 2023 World’s Strongest Man.
Every WSM Winner
Since the contest started in 1977, the World’s Strongest Man has crowned the top athlete in strongman. Athletes from all over meet to throw down in immense (and sometimes strange) feats of strength. In total, 23 men have won the 45 total contests (there wasn’t a WSM in 1987). Here is a list of all of those athletes.
Bruce Wilhelm (1977-1978)
Don Reinhoudt (1979)
Bill Kazmaier (1980-1982)
Geoff Capes (1983, 1985)
Jón Páll Sigmarsson (1984, 1986, 1988, 1990)
Jamie Reeves (1989)
Magnús Ver Magnússon (1991, 1994-1996)
Ted van der Parre (1992)
Gary Taylor (1993)
Jouko Ahola (1997, 1999)
Magnus Samuelson (1998)
Janne Virtanen (2000)
Svend Karlsen (2001)
Mariusz Pudzianowski (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008)
Vasyl Virastyuk (2004)
Phil Pfister (2006)
Žydr?nas Savickas (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014)
Brian Shaw (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016)
Eddie Hall (2017)
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson (2018)
Martins Licis (2019)
Oleksii Novikov (2020)
Tom Stoltman (2021, 2022)
FAQs
How can I watch the 2023 World's Strongest Man?You can’t watch it live. World’s Strongest Man is made for TV. You can, however, follow WSM on social media and tune into BarBend’s leaderboard for updates.
The entire competition will air on the CBS Sports Network in the U.S. beginning on May 28, 2023. In the U.K., the contest will air on Channel 5 in December.
Who won the World's Strongest Man last year?Tom Stoltman of Scotland is the two-time defending WSM winner. “The Albatross” won the contest in 2021 and 2022.
Other past winners competing in the 2023 WSM include Oleksii Novikov (2020) and Brian Shaw (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016).
How is strongman scored?First place can earn as many points as there are competitors. In the Qualifying stage, you can earn a maximum of six points (since six athletes are in each group). First place gets six points; second gets five, and so on. In the Finals, where there will be 10 competitors in total, first place gets 10 points; second gets nine, third gets eight, and so on.
In the event of a tie, points are split. If two athletes tie for second, you would add up the second and third-place points and divide by two. So, in the WSM Finals, two athletes who tie for second earn 8.5 points each (nine plus eight divided by two).
Featured Images: Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man
Buckle up, folks. It’s that time of the year again when flowers bloom, linen shirts emerge, and the largest men on the planet gather near a beach to lift weights heavier than you can fathom. That’s right — it’s the World’s Strongest Man competition (WSM).
The 2023 WSM occurs in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from April 19th through the 23rd. Thirty of the world’s top strongman athletes will converge on the Palmetto State for the 45th edition of the competition. BarBend will update this leaderboard throughout the contest with live results and information. We’ll also publish event recaps, daily recaps, and any important breaking news thanks to our man on the ground, News Editor Phil Blechman. Stay tuned.
2023 WSM Leaderboard
Rank
Name
Points
Group 1
1
Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine
6
2
Tom Stoltman — United Kingdom
5
3
Bobby Thompson — USA
4
4
Konstantine Janashia — Georgia
3
5
Pa O’Dwyer — Ireland
2
6
Eddie Williams — Australia
1
Group 2
1
Gavin Bilton — United Kingdom
0
2
Fadi El Masri — Lebanon
0
3
Thomas Evans — USA
0
4
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine
0
5
Luke Stoltman — United Kingdom
0
6
Kristjan Jon Haraldsson — Iceland
0
Group 3
1
Graham Hicks — United Kingdom
0
2
Mitchell Hooper — Canada
0
3
Mateusz Kieliszowski — Poland
0
4
Mathew Ragg — Australia
0
5
Spenser Remick — USA
0
6
Aivars Smaukstelis — Latvia
0
Group 4
1
Adam Bishop — United Kingdom
0
2
Kevin Faires — USA
0
3
Rauno Heinla — Estonia
0
4
Gabriel Rhéaume — Canada
0
5
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa
0
6
Brian Shaw — USA
0
Group 5
1
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — France
0
2
Mark Felix — United Kingdom
0
3
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Iceland
0
4
Trey Mitchell— USA
0
5
Evan Singelton — USA
0
6
Paul Smith — United Kingdom
0
Day One Results
The first day of the competition kicks off on Wednesday, April 19th. Competitors can expect a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit and clear skies. The entire day is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to about 5 p.m. local time (EST). We’ll update this page after each event.
As of the morning of April 19th, Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou was no longer on the WSM’s Group Stage leaderboard, replaced by Kristjan Jon Haraldsson, the 2022 Iceland’s Strongest Man winner. World’s Strongest Man has yet to address this change publicly.
Loading Race Results
Group 1
[*]Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 0:41.38
[*]Tom Stoltman — 5 in 0:43.84
[*]Bobby Thompson — 5 in 0:56.56
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 5 in 1:01.10
[*]Eddie Williams — 5 in 1:06.44
Group 2
[*]Kristjan Jon Haraldsson —
[*]Gavin Bilton —
[*]Fadi El Masri —
[*]Thomas Evans —
[*]Oleksii Novikov —
[*]Luke Stoltman —
Group 3
- Mitchell Hooper —
- Mateusz Kieliszkowski —
- Graham Hicks —
- Mathew Ragg —
- Spenser Remick —
- Aivars Šmaukstelis —
- Adam Bishop —
- Kevin Faires —
- Rauno Heinla —
- Gabriel Rhéaume —
- Jaco Schoonwinkel —
- Brian Shaw —
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf —
- Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted —
- Trey Mitchell —
- Evan Singleton —
- Paul Smith —
- Mark Felix —
Starts at 11:29 a.m. EST
Event Three: Log Ladder
Starts at 4:49 p.m. EST
Event Schedule
Below is the entire event schedule for each day of the contest, pulled from the WSM’s website. All the times listed are in Eastern time.
Qualifying Stage Day One
- Event One: Loading Race — April 19 | 8 a.m., Sand Stage
- Event Two: Deadlift Machine — April 19 | 11:29 a.m., Land Stage
- Event Three: Log Ladder — April 19 | 4:49 p.m., Sand Stage
- Event Four: Conan’s Wheel — April 20 | 8 a.m., Land Stage
- Event Five: Kettlebell Toss — April 20 | 1:20 p.m., Sand Stage
- Event Six: Stone Off — April 20 | 6:13 p.m., Land Stage
Final Day One
Just 10 strongmen will advance to the Final after the Qualifying Round.
- Event One: Fingal’s Fingers — April 22 | 8 a.m., Street Stage
- Event Two: KNAACK Deadlift — April 22 | 10:41 a.m., Sand Stage
- Event Three: Reign Shield Carry — April 22 | 2:18 p.m., Street Stage
- Event Four: Max Dumbbell — April 23 | 8 a.m., Land Stage
- Event Five: Vehicle Pull — April 23 | 10:10 a.m., Street Stage
- Event Six: Atlas Stones — April 23 | 1:54 p.m., Sand Stage
If you’ve never followed the WSM before or are a relative newcomer, here’s how it works. Over two days, all 30 athletes will compete in five events. They’re scored only within their respective group. Each group leader sits out the sixth event — the Stone-Off — and gains a spot in the finals. The athletes in second and third hoist lifting stones head to head over a post until failure.
Whoever wins the Stone-Off also proceeds to the finals. In total, only strongmen from each group advances, leaving 20 athletes behind. Those 10 strongmen get a rest day and then compete in six more events to determine the 2023 WSM champion.
Group 1
- Konstantine Janashia
- Pavlo Kordiyaka
- Pa O’Dwyer
- Tom Stoltman
- Bobby Thompson
- Eddie Williams
- Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou
- Gavin Bilton
- Fadi El Masri
- Thomas Evans
- Oleksii Novikov
- Luke Stoltman
- Mitchell Hooper
- Mateusz Kieliszkowski
- Graham Hicks
- Mathew Ragg
- Spenser Remick
- Aivars Šmaukstelis
- Adam Bishop
- Kevin Faires
- Rauno Heinla
- Gabriel Rhéaume
- Jaco Schoonwinkel
- Brian Shaw
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf
- Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
- Trey Mitchell
- Evan Singleton
- Paul Smith
- Mark Felix
Here we’ll keep a running list of an athlete drop outs.
How to Watch the 2023 WSM
As is usual, there is no live stream for the 2023 WSM. The event is made for television and will air on the CBS Sports Network in the U.S. beginning on May 28, 2023. In the UK, the contest will air on Channel 5 in December.
There will also not be a Facebook Live Show, as has been the case during the last three WSM contests. Instead, you can follow the WSM’s social media accounts for athlete interviews, contest information, and behind-the-scenes footage. And, of course, follow along with BarBend as we’ll provide real-time updates.
Check out BarBend‘s article on How to Watch the 2023 World’s Strongest Man.
Every WSM Winner
Since the contest started in 1977, the World’s Strongest Man has crowned the top athlete in strongman. Athletes from all over meet to throw down in immense (and sometimes strange) feats of strength. In total, 23 men have won the 45 total contests (there wasn’t a WSM in 1987). Here is a list of all of those athletes.
- Bruce Wilhelm (1977-1978)
- Don Reinhoudt (1979)
- Bill Kazmaier (1980-1982)
- Geoff Capes (1983, 1985)
- Jón Páll Sigmarsson (1984, 1986, 1988, 1990)
- Jamie Reeves (1989)
- Magnús Ver Magnússon (1991, 1994-1996)
- Ted van der Parre (1992)
- Gary Taylor (1993)
- Jouko Ahola (1997, 1999)
- Magnus Samuelson (1998)
- Janne Virtanen (2000)
- Svend Karlsen (2001)
- Mariusz Pudzianowski (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008)
- Vasyl Virastyuk (2004)
- Phil Pfister (2006)
- Žydr?nas Savickas (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014)
- Brian Shaw (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016)
- Eddie Hall (2017)
- Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson (2018)
- Martins Licis (2019)
- Oleksii Novikov (2020)
- Tom Stoltman (2021, 2022)
How can I watch the 2023 World's Strongest Man?You can’t watch it live. World’s Strongest Man is made for TV. You can, however, follow WSM on social media and tune into BarBend’s leaderboard for updates.
The entire competition will air on the CBS Sports Network in the U.S. beginning on May 28, 2023. In the U.K., the contest will air on Channel 5 in December.
Who won the World's Strongest Man last year?Tom Stoltman of Scotland is the two-time defending WSM winner. “The Albatross” won the contest in 2021 and 2022.
Other past winners competing in the 2023 WSM include Oleksii Novikov (2020) and Brian Shaw (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016).
How is strongman scored?First place can earn as many points as there are competitors. In the Qualifying stage, you can earn a maximum of six points (since six athletes are in each group). First place gets six points; second gets five, and so on. In the Finals, where there will be 10 competitors in total, first place gets 10 points; second gets nine, third gets eight, and so on.
In the event of a tie, points are split. If two athletes tie for second, you would add up the second and third-place points and divide by two. So, in the WSM Finals, two athletes who tie for second earn 8.5 points each (nine plus eight divided by two).
Featured Images: Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man
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