Tag: 2022 world’s strongest man
Tom Stoltman Wins 2022 World’s Strongest Man
Tom Stoltman ends victoriously in 2022 World’s Strongest Man.
It’s official. Tom Stoltman is the 2022 World’s Strongest Man champion. After an exciting and grueling five days, Tom Stoltman was victorious earning the first place prize in strongman. Tom Stoltman is the back-to-back winner after winning WSM in 2021 and is now only the tenth competitor to win the event twice.
After five fierce and competitive days of behemoths battling it out to claim the prize of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man title, it’s come to an end. Tom Stoltman finished first in only one final event–Atlas Stones. Although, he placed in the top three in the rest of the final events, which clinched him a comfortable victory, with more than 10 points between him and the second-place finisher, Martins Licis.
When the first day of the final events ended, it was all Oleksii Novikov who lead the leaderboard to start the final day. It wasn’t until the final two events that Novikov slipped off in the rankings after finishing seventh in the Reign Total Body Fuel Power Stairs. Tom Stoltman steadily finished in the top three of every final event which gave him an edge heading into the final event–the Atlas Stones. Winning the 2022 WSM came down to the final event, where Stoltman only had a 1.5-point lead over Novikov. Fatigue seem to hit Novikov in the last rounds of the competition, and he ended up getting blown out by Stoltman in their two-person heat.
Here are the full final placings for the five-day competition:
World’s Strongest Man 2022 Points & Placings
No.
Name
Points
1
Tom Stoltman – UK
53.5
2
Martins Licis – USA
43
3
Oleksii Novikov – Ukraine
43
4
Brian Shaw – USA
37.5
5
Maxime Boudreault – Canada
34.5
6
Trey Mitchell – USA
34
7
Luke Stoltman – UK
30.5
8
Mitchell Hooper – Canada
30
9
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted – Iceland
13
10
Gabriel Rhéaume – Canda
11
Tom Stoltman, Luke Stoltman, Martins Licis, Oleksii Novikov, & Mitchell Hooper all came out on top with the highest placing scores by the end of the 2022 WSM qualifier rounds. This set up an epic battle between some of the most dominant strongmen competitors in the sport today. This also included Tom Stoltman, the former WSM champion from last year.
Many of the top-scoring athletes just squeaked by – with the ultimate remaining 6 other strongmen who qualified to bring heat to the proceedings. It ensured that the finals would not be a cakewalk for any of the competitors.
By the close of the day one final, Oleksii Novikov was in the lead – but just barely with Tom Stoltman trailing behind by 1.5 points. The two of these competitors were clear ahead of the pack – with the third placing athlete, Martins Licis at just 20 points. Of course, with three more events in the day two finals – anything was possible for a massive shift.
Day two of the WSM final consisted of three events–Bus Pull, Reign Total Body Fuel Power Stairs, and Atlas Stones. It seemed Novikov was continuing his dominant campaign from the day prior after the first event of the day (Bus Pull) and even set a world record in the Flinstone Barbell with a 246kg (524.3lbs) lift. However, he didn’t perform well in the last two events, giving the reigning champ Tom Stoltman plenty of breathing room to comfortably head into the final event in the first place–Stoltman placed in the top three of each final event from start to finish.
Tom Stoltman is a British Strongman who clinched his consecutive WSM title after today. This makes him one of ten competitors to have won the event twice, and he’s the only strongman to win back-to-back titles since Brian Shaw in 2015-2016. Stoltman competed in this competition with his brother, Luke Stoltman who wound up placing seventh.
You can read our entire breakdown and recap of the World’s Strongest Man 2022 finals right here to get more of a play-by-play of the two-day events.
You can also see a brief recap of Tom Stoltman’s performance in each event below.
2022 WSM Qualifying Stage Day 1
Loading Race
The loading race kicked off the 2022 World’s Strongest Man and lead the way to see which strongman had it in them to make it to the finals. Competitors loaded five objects of different weights onto a platform. Tom Stoltman loaded the five objects in 38.39 seconds to win group 1.
Deadlift Ladder
The deadlift ladder was the next event, where athletes deadlifted five barbells with weight incrementally increasing from 300 kg (660 lbs) to 380 kg (840 lbs). Tom Stoltman lead group 1 again, completing five reps in 51.46 seconds.
2022 WSM Qualifying Stage Day 2
Car Walk
The car walk started the next day of the qualifiers in Sacramento. Athletes needed to lift a hollowed-out car and walk it 25 meters. Tom Stoltman continued his outstanding performance into day two of the qualifiers and finished first place in his group. It took him 14.65 seconds to carry the car 25 meters.
Log Lift
As the name suggests, competitors were asked to lift a log off the ground over their heads as many times as possible. Tom Stoltman savagely claimed the top spot in his group again and lifted the log for eight reps.
2022 WSM Qualifying Stage Day 3
Wrecking Ball Hold
The wrecking ball hold commenced the final day of qualifiers. Athletes had to hold a bar with two wrecking balls on either side (weighing 228kg/500 lbs) for as long as they could. Tom Stoltman chose to sit this one out to rest since he already qualified for the finals over the weekend.
Stone Off
This even closed out the qualifiers. The stone off was a chance for second and third-place finishers to face off to earn a spot in the WSM finals. Of course, Stoltman didn’t have to participate in this event either. Anyhow, the competitors taking part had to see who could survive longer lifting stones over a bar 1.25 meters off the ground.
2022 WSM Finals Stage Day 1
KNAACK Giant’s Medley
The KNAACK Giant’s Medley was the first event of the 2022 WSM finals. Tom Stoltman seized the second place spot after carrying two KNAACK boxes weighing 125kg (275.6lbs), followed by a 455 kg (1,003 lbs) yoke for a length of 10 meters in 24.75 seconds.
Deadlift
Next up was the deadlift, where each competitor deadlifted a car weighing 360 kg (794 lbs) for as many reps as possible within a minute. Tom Stoltman came in second again after deadlifting 794 pounds for 13 reps.
Flinstone Barbell
This event require the strongmen to take turns lifting a barbell loaded with a pair of giant stones on either side, increasing the weight in increments until only one strongman remained. Tom Stoltman continued placing well, earning yet again another second place to win to finish day one of the finals after lifting the Flinstone Barbell weighing 240 kg (529 lbs).
2022 WSM Finals Stage Day 2
Bus Pull
The bus pull was the first event of the WSM finals. The 10 finalists had to pull an 18.5-ton tour bus 30 meters for time. Tom Stoltman finished in his worst position yet, still coming in third place after towing the bus 30 meters in 44.5 seconds.
Reign Total Body Fuel Power Stairs
This event had competitors lift three 226 kg (498.2 lbs) implements up three stairs (for a total of nine). Stolman yet again came in second place when he completed nine stairs in 41.04 seconds.
Atlas Stones
The prominent final event of the World’s Strongest Man (Atlas Stones) is one of Tom Stoltman’s signature events, so he had no trouble blowing past Novikov to clinch the victory. The Atlas Stones event places five stones in front of athletes who then have to lift the five stones up as fast as possible–in two-person heats. Stoltman lifted all five stones in 25.76 seconds to win first place and secure his 2022 WSM title.
This performance earned Tom Stoltman the title of World’s Strongest Man 2022. You can get more updates and news coverage on all things strongman, strength sports, and bodybuilding right here at the Generation Iron Fitness Network!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Oleksii Novikov Breaks Flintstone Barbell World Record With 246kg (542.3lb) Lift
Image courtesy of Instagram @theworldsstrongestman
Oleksii Novikov lifts 246kg Flintstone Barbell – setting new world record at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man
Oleksii Novikov breaks the Flintstone Barbell world record at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man with a 246kg (542.3lb) lift. This world record came during the WSM finals along with a truly dominating performance as day one came to a close on Saturday. Oleksii is also a former WSM champion with a win in 2020. The 2022 World’s Strongest Man finals run May 28-29th, 2022.
Derek Dufour has been managing all digital operations on the Generation Iron Network for over six years. He currently manages a team of editors, writers, and designers to provide up-to-date content across the GI Network.
2022 World’s Strongest Man Finals Results (LIVE UPDATES)
A complete breakdown of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man finals results.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man finals are well underway after three days of grueling qualifier events. 10 strongman competitors battle to win the title of World’s Strongest Man. There’s no clear winner yet – but results are being updated as each event comes to a close during the finals. Read on for our full recap and breakdown of the finals.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man runs from May 24-29th in Sacramento, California. After much success last year, this is the second time in seven years that the event has returned to California for the proceedings. Generation Iron has been working with WSM’s team to bring you direct coverage. As to be expected from the best of the best – the strongman competitors have been giving their all throughout the entirety of the event – along with some dramatic close calls, twists, and turns.
During the qualifying rounds, we had a few close calls with injuries and a legitimate drop out due to injury. First Evan Singleton was reportedly out of WSM after the first day of qualifiers – but ultimately was able to make a miraculous 180 and return to the roster within 24 hours. Medical professionals determined that he was still capable of safely competing.
However, strongman Shane Flowers was not so lucky. During the second day of qualifiers at the WSM, Flowers announced that he would be dropping out of the competition due to injury.
There is a lot of seriously powerful talent making it into the top 10 finalists. As predicted, Tom Stoltman strongly secured a finals spot – along with former World’s Strongest Man champions Oleksii Novikov and Brian Shaw. Stoltman’s brother, Luke, also made it into the finals – which will provide us with some truly exciting brother vs brother matches over the weekend.
Photo courtesy of Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man
2022 World’s Strongest Man Finalists
Ultimately, only 10 competitors were able to move onto the finals Saturday and Sunday. Below are the ten competitors who are battling it out for the first place spot this weekend.
Tom Stoltman
Mitchell Hooper
Oleksii Novikov
Martins Licis
Luke Stoltman
Gabriel Rhéaume
Brian Shaw
Trey Mitchell
Maxime Boudreault
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
NOTE: Below is the most recent standings of the day one finals. Points will continue to be updated as live results are announced throughout the day.
World’s Strongest Man 2022 Leaderboard
No.
Name
Points
1
Mitchell Hooper – Canada
10
2
Tom Stoltman – UK
9
3
Oleksii Novikov – Ukraine
8
4
Luke Stoltman – UK
7
5
Martins Licis – USA
6
6
Brian Shaw – USA
5
7
Trey Mitchell – USA
4
8
Gabriel Rheaume – Canada
3
9
Maxime Boudreault – Canada
2
10
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted – Iceland
1
World’s Strongest Man 2022 Finals Day One Results
The first day of the World’s Strongest Man 2022 finals held in Sacramento, CA has begun with the top 10 finalists from the qualifying rounds battling it out in three events–KNAACK Giant’s Medley, Deadlift, and Flintsone Barbell. Below Generation Iron will be updating the results as they come through.
World’s Strongest Man 2022 Finals Day 1 Events
KNAACK Giant’s Medley
Deadlift
Flintstone Barbell
KNAACK Giants Medley
The KNAACK Giant’s Medley is very similar to a traditional loading race. The big difference is that the event consists of a box carry and a super yoke. The 10 finalists carried two KNAACK Boxes weighing 120 kilograms (265 pounds) boxes, then a 455 kilogram (1,003 pounds) for a length of 10 meters–with a time cap of 75 seconds.
Mitchell Hooper was the one to close out the first event of the World’s Strongest Man finals. The reigning champ, Tom Stoltman, barely scraped by Oleksii Novikov to claim second-placed, beating Novikov by one-tenth of a second.
Mitchell Hooper – 21.96s
Tom Stoltman – 24.75s
Oleksii Novikov – 24.84s
Luke Stoltman – 28.72s
Martins Licis – 30.60s
Brian Shaw – 30.78s
Trey Mitchell – 32.54s
Gabriel Rheaume – 33.87s
Maxime Boudreault – 34.11s
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted – 37.61s
Deadlift
The second event of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man finals requires the competitors to deadlift a car weighing 360 kilograms (794 pounds) for as many reps as possible. A time cap of 60 seconds will be in place.
COMING SOON
Flintstone Barbell
In this event, a barbell is loaded with a pair of giant stones on either side. Strongmen then take turns attempting to lift the same weight to advance to the next round. Weight increases with each new round. The rounds continue until only one strongman remains. In essence, this event is a behind-the-neck press for max weight.
COMING SOON
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day 2 Finals
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man finals Day 2 will commence on Sunday, May 29th. This will be the last day of events and end with the awards ceremony announcing the champion. Generation Iron will update the final results as they become available on Sunday.
Below are the scheduled events for the 2022 World’s Strongest Man day two of the finals:
Bus Pull
Reign Total Body Fuel Power Stairs
Atlas Stones
Full WSM 2022 Coverage Recap
Below are the previous days of results, coverage, and recaps from the 2022 World’s Strongest Man.
Continue to tune in to our coverage of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man event for more updates. For more news, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day Three Results & Recap (Live Results)
2022 World’s Strongest Man results are in for Day 3 with complete breakdown of qualifiers.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition is underway. The scene is set in Sacramento where 30 of the world’s best strongmen will compete from May 24-29 to see who will be crowned this year’s champion.
The qualifiers began on Tuesday and will run through Thursday. There are a total of six events that will be spread out over all three days. The competitors will have a chance to rest on Friday before the finals begin on Saturday. The final day of the event will take place on Sunday.
Today marked the third day of the competition. All groups competed in the car walk and log lift. Below, you can find the results as they continue to come in from Sacramento!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day Three Events
Wrecking Ball Hold – All Groups
Stone Off – All Groups
The third day of action is completed in Sacramento. Checkout the full results and current standings from the World’s Strongest Man competition.
2022 World’s Strongest Man Leaderboard
Rank
Name
Points
Group 1
1
Tom Stoltman
25
2
Kevin Faires
24
3
Gabriel Rheaume
20
4
Aivars Smaukstelis
15
5
Andy Black
12
6
Manuel Angulo
6
Group 2
1
Mitchell Hooper
23.5
2
Bobby Thompson
22
3
Brian Shaw
17.5
4
Mark Felix
15
5
Konstantine Janashia
13
6
Gabriel Pena
13
Group 3
1
Oleksii Novikov
24.5
2
Trey Mitchell
21.5
3
Adam Bishop
18.5
4
Rob Kearney
15
5
Grzegorz Szymański
13
6
Mika Torro
13
Group 4
1
Martins Licis
21.5
2
Maxime Boudreault
17
3
Pavlo Kordiyaka
16.5
4
Gavin Bilton
15
5
Shane Flowers
6
6
Nedzmin Ambeskovic
6
Group 5
1
Luke Stoltman
23
2
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
16
3
Jean-Stephen Corabouef
15
4
Kelvin De Ruiter
10.5
5
Evan Singleton
9.5
6
Kim Ujarak
9
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day Three Qualifier Results
The third day of qualifiers featured two events — the stone off and wrecking ball hold. This is the final day of three qualifiers where competitors will earn points in hopes of making it through to the finals over the weekend.
Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man
Wrecking Ball Hold
The day began with athletes required to hold a bar with two wrecking balls on either side. This was a timed event as competitors held the bar up in the air without resting it using any body part. The weight of the behemoth was 228kg (500lbs).
For reference, Tom Stoltman and Mitchell Hooper are already qualified for the finals over the weekend and did not exert energy on this event.
Group 1
Kevin Faires – 1:35.18s
Andy Black – 1:26.92s
Gabriel Rheaume – 1:24.10s
Manuel Angulo – 1:11.66s
Aivars Smaukstelis – 0:57.44s
Tom Stoltman – 0:04.63s
Group 2
Mark Felix – 2:20.49s
Bobby Thompson – 1:21.33s
Brian Shaw – 1:06.13s
Konstantine Janashia – 1:01.38s
Gabriel Pena – 0:48.27s
Mitchel Hooper – 0:06.40s
Group 3
Trey Mitchell – 2:06.46s
Mika Torro – 1:53.17s
Grzegorz Szymański – 1:46.49s
Oleksii Novikov – 1:38.63s
Adam Bishop – 1:31.35s
Rob Kearney – 1:01.95s
Stone Off
Results coming soon!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Event Schedule
Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man
Day One Finals: Saturday
Giant’s Medley
Deadlift
Flintstone Barbell
Day Two Finals: Sunday
Bus Pull
Power Stairs
Atlas Stones
Continue to tune in to our coverage of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man event for more updates. For more news, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day Two Results & Recap
2022 World’s Strongest Man results are in for Day 2 with complete breakdown of qualifiers.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition is underway. The scene is set in Sacramento where 30 of the world’s best strongmen will compete from May 24-29 to see who will be crowned this year’s champion.
The qualifiers began on Tuesday and will run through Thursday. There are a total of six events that will be spread out over all three days. The competitors will have a chance to rest on Friday before the finals begin on Saturday. The final day of the event will take place on Sunday.
Today marked the second day of the competition. All groups competed in the car walk and log lift. Below, you can find the results as they continue to come in from Sacramento!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day Two Events
Car Walk – All Groups
Log Lift – All Groups
The second day of action is completed in Sacramento. Checkout the full results and current standings from the World’s Strongest Man competition.
2022 World’s Strongest Man Leaderboard
Rank
Name
Points
Group 1
1
Tom Stoltman
18
2
Kevin Faires
13
3
Gabriel Rheaume
12
4
Aivars Smaukstelis
10
5
Andy Black
7
6
Manuel Angulo
3
Group 2
1
Mitchell Hooper
18
2
Bobby Thompson
11
3
Mark Felix
9
4
Gabriel Pena
9
5
Brian Shaw
9
6
Konstantine Janashia
7
Group 3
1
Oleksii Novikov
16
2
Adam Bishop
12
3
Rob Kearney
11
4
Trey Mitchell
10
5
Grzegorz Szymański
7
6
Mika Torro
7
Group 4
1
Martins Licis
17
2
Gavin Bilton
12
3
Pavlo Kordiyaka
12
4
Maxime Boudreault
11
5
Shane Flowers
6
6
Nedzmin Ambeskovic
4
Group 5
1
Luke Stoltman
17
2
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf
11
3
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
11
4
Kelvin De Ruiter
9
5
Evan Singleton
8
6
Kim Ujarak
6
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day Two Qualifier Results
The second day of qualifiers featured two events — the car walk and log lift. This is the second day of three qualifiers where competitors will earn points in hopes of making it through to the finals over the weekend.
Before the second day of competition began, Evan Singleton announced that he will be returning to action. He went into anaphylactic shock prior to the start of day one and was unable to breathe. The reaction has subsided and Singleton will return to the field.
Car Walk
The car all led off day two in Sacramento. Competitors were asked to lift a hollowed out car and walk it down a 25-meter course. This is an event that tests speed and strength together. All parts of the body are engaged while the car is in the air because strongmen must keep it balanced while making sure the tires do not touch the ground.
Group 1
Tom Stoltman – 0:14.65s
Gabriel Rheaume – 0:16.44s
Kevin Faires – 0:19.32s
Aivars Smaukstelis – 0:19.91s
Andy Black – 0:32.71s
Manuel Angulo – 1:00.00s
Group 2
Mitchell Hooper – 0:11.64s
Mark Felix – 0:13.96s
Bobby Thompson – 0:16.05s
Konstantine Janashia – 0:18.16s
Brian Shaw – 0:19.97s
Gabriel Pena – 18.90m
Group 3
Rob Kearney – 0:11.63s
Grzegorz Szymański – 0:14.26s
Oleksii Novikov – 0:15.23s
Trey Mitchell – 0:19.24s
Adam Bishop – 0:23.38s
Mika Torro – 9.50m
Group 4
Pavlo Kordiyaka – 0:12.92s
Martins Licis – 0:18.93s
Gavin Bilton – 0:23.67s
Maxime Boudreault – 0:49.28s
Nedzmin Ambeskovic – 13.60m
Shane Flowers – WD
Group 5
Evan Singleton – 0:09.86s
Luke Stoltman – 0:16.65s
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted – 0:29.07s
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf – 0:41.34s
Kelvin De Ruiter – 1:00.00s
Kim Ujarak – 11.40m
Log Lift
Results coming soon!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Event Schedule
Day Three Qualifiers: Thursday
Wrecking Ball Hold
Stone Off
Day One Finals: Saturday
Giant’s Medley
Deadlift
Flintstone Barbell
Day Two Finals: Sunday
Bus Pull
Power Stairs
Atlas Stones
Continue to tune in to our coverage of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man event for more updates. For more news, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day One Results & Recap
2022 World’s Strongest Man results are in for Day 1 with complete breakdown of qualifiers.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition is underway. The scene is set in Sacramento where 30 of the world’s best strongmen will compete from May 24-29 to see who will be crowned this year’s champion.
The qualifiers began on Tuesday and will run through Thursday. There are a total of six events that will be spread out over all three days. The competitors will have a chance to rest on Friday before the finals begin on Saturday. The final day of the event will take place on Sunday.
Today marked the beginning of the competition. All groups competed in the loading race and deadlift ladder. Below, you can find the results as they continue to come in from Sacramento!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day One Events
Loading Race – All Groups
Deadlift Ladder – All Groups
The first day of action is completed in Sacramento. Checkout the full results and current standings from the World’s Strongest Man competition.
2022 World’s Strongest Man Leaderboard
Rank
Name
Points
Group 1
1
Tom Stoltman
6
2
Kevin Faires
5
3
Aivars Smaukstelis
4
4
Andy Black
3
5
Gabriel Rheaume
2
6
Manuel Angulo
1
Group 2
1
Mitchell Hooper
6
2
Brian Shaw
5
3
Gabriel Pena
4
4
Konstantine Janashia
3
5
Bobby Thompson
2
6
Mark Felix
1
Group 3
1
Oleksii Novikov
6
2
Adam Bishop
5
3
Mika Torro
4
4
Trey Mitchell
3
5
Rob Kearney
2
6
Grzegorz Szymanski
1
Group 4
1
Martins Licis
6
2
Maxime Boudreault
5
3
Pavlo Kordiyaka
4
4
Gavin Bilton
3
5
Shane Flowers
2
6
Nedzmin Ambeskovic
1
Group 5
1
Luke Stoltman
6
2
Kelvin De Ruiter
5
3
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
4
4
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf
3
5
Evan Singleton
2
6
Kim Ujarak
1
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day One Qualifier Results
The first day of qualifiers featured two events — the loading race and deadlift ladder. This is the first day of three qualifiers where competitors will earn points in hopes of making it through to the finals over the weekend.
Through the first event, there were many familiar names at the top of the standings. Below, you can find a breakdown of each event for all five groups.
Loading Race
The Loading Race was the first event to kickoff the competition. Athletes had to load five objects of different weights onto a platform. Over the years, this has been a grueling event but the strongmen seemed up for the task. Many were able to get through all objects, making it about speed.
Notably, Tom Stoltman sits at the top of Group 1. The 2021 winner looks ready to defend his title. Oleksii Novikov and Martins Licis are also on top of their group after one event.
Group 1
Tom Stoltman – 5 in 0:38.39s
Kevin Faires – 5 in 0:43.36s
Aivars Smaukstelis – 5 in 0:44.37s
Andy Black – 5 in 0:50.81s
Gabriel Rheaume – 5 in 0:53.39s
Manuel Angulo – 4 in 1:10.64s
Group 2
Mitchell Hooper – 5 in 0:38.31s
Brian Shaw – 5 in 0:45.00s
Gabriel Pena – 5 in 0:45.88s
Konstantine Janashia – 5 in 0:49.47s
Bobby Thompson – 5 in 0:49.70s
Mark Felix – 5 in -0:54.96s
Group 3
Oleksii Novikov – 5 in 0:37.25s
Adam Bishop – 5 in 0:45.85s
Mika Torro – 5 in 0:47.84s
Trey Mitchell – 5 in 0:48.78s
Rob Kearney – 5 in 0:54.62s
Grzegorz Szymański – 4 in 0:29.85s
Group 4
Martins Licis – 5 in 0:37.37
Maxime Boudreault – 5 in 0:40.68s
Pavlo Kordiyaka – 5 in 0:43.70s
Gavin Bilton – 5 in 0:45.76s
Shane Flowers – 5 in 0:48.70s
Nedzmin Ambeskovic – 1 in 0:10.20s
Group 5
Luke Stoltman – 5 in 0:37.95s
Kelvin De Ruiter – 5 in 0:39.18s
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted – 5 in 0:49.69s
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf – 5 in 0:52.70s
Evan Singleton – 5 in 1:08.38s
Kim Ujarak – 4 in 0:34.79s
Deadlift Ladder
Results coming soon!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Event Schedule
Day Two Qualifiers: Wednesday
Car Walk
Log Lift
Day Three Qualifiers: Thursday
Wrecking Ball Hold
Stone Off
Day One Finals: Saturday
Giant’s Medley
Deadlift
Flintstone Barbell
Day Two Finals: Sunday
Bus Pull
Power Stairs
Atlas Stones
Continue to tune in to our coverage of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man event for more updates. For more news, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Pa O’Dwyer Out Of 2022 World’s Strongest Man, Andy Black To Step In
Pa O’Dwyer is a late scratch in the event due to an injury.
The lineup for the 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition has seen plenty of overhaul since it was originally announced. With the event set to kick off today, there is still some turnover. Pa O’Dwyer announced on Monday night that he will not compete due to an injury. Andy Black is prepared to step in and act as his replacement.
O’Dwyer shared the information on social media in the form of an Instagram post. He did not speak on his injury but expressed that he would not be competing and thanked his supporters for the messages.
READ MORE: 2022 World’s Strongest Man Qualifier Groups Announced
“Unfortunately had to withdraw from this years @theworldsstrongestman due to an injury which il address at a later time.Absolutely gutted is an understatement..
Thanks everyone for the messages and support?Il be back for that top 10 spot again.”
Andy Black To Replace Pa O’Dwyer
Andy Black is set to make his debut in the World’s Strongest Man. The Scottish strongman is a two-time Scotland’s Strongest Man winner so he will bring plenty of strength to the competition.
Black will enter the event at 6-foot-7 and 430 pounds. He is extremely athletic and can move well despite his size. We have seen this over the course of his career competing in six major competitions. Black finished third at the 2021 UK’s Strongest Man competition. Black has competed once this year placing sixth at the Britain’s Strongest Man.
READ MORE: How To Watch The 2022 World’s Strongest Man: Full Preview, Coverage, & Results
Over the course of his career, Black has excelled at the Atlas Stones. He has raw strength and this allows him to handle the stones in an impressive manner.
Pa O’Dwyer becomes the latest strongman to pull out of the show. Mateusz Kieliszkowski was one of the favorites to win the entire thing before pulling his name out. Grzegorz Szymanski was named his replacement. Rauna Heinla was another name that will not compete while Mitchell Hooper steps in. Most recently, Peiman Maheripourhir had to bow out with visa issues.
There were a handful of athletes decline to compete in this competition including Iron Biby, J.F. Caron, and Zydrunas Savickas. This will still be an exciting event with some of the world’s best prepared to make an appearance.
For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2022 World’s Strongest Man Qualifier Groups Announced
Luke Stoltman is the biggest standout from this group due to being the former Europe’s Strongest Man champion. However, this group is the only one that does not feature any previous World’s Strongest Man champions.
Evan Singleton is another standout competitor due to his 2021 Arnold Strongman UK victory and the 2021 Gaints Live Strongman World Open competition. Perhaps the prize at the end of this event will level up Singleton to a higher quality than we’ve ever seen before. It’s the kind of competition that transforms athletes into GOATs. Only time will tell to see how this group plays out.
How To Watch The 2022 World’s Strongest Man
While the full video coverage play by play of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man won’t debut on CBS until later this summer – you can still gain access to an exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage and results update this entire week as the event progresses. We’ve done a complete preview breakdown on how to watch and where to get results here for deeper details.
2022 WSM will feature a digital live show this year with former strongman Terry Hollands hosting Backstage Live! Presented by The Beard Struggle, which will be aired on WSM’s Facebook and YouTube channel.
This will give fans a chance to tune in and watch a recap of the events of the day. Hollands will also be on scene speaking to competitors and providing behind-the-scene interviews and access. Fans who watch from home can hear firsthand from competitors and event organizers on the comings of the day.
For those who are present, the World’s Strongest Man will feature the first ever Fan Festival. This will be free to the public and feature food trucks, giveaways, and special events.
Wrap Up
With the events schedule and the qualifier groups fully announced – strongman fans are more hyped than ever to witness the biggest strength event of the year. Generation Iron will be providing full coverage updates – including breaking news and results announcements as they become available. So make sure to stay tuned this entire week for complete coverage of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Full Preview & How To Watch
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition is among us!
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition is right around the corner and the top athletes in the world are preparing to fight for the title. The 45th edition of the event will take place from May 24-29 at Capitol Mall in Sacramento.
There has been some changes in the lineup but there is officially a group of 30 competitors looking to earn the title of World’s Strongest Man. Matuesz Kieliszkowski is one of the big names that has pulled out of the competition. Grzegorz Szymanski has stepped in as his replacement.
The World’s Strongest Man competition usually airs later in the summer on CBS Sports Network for fans who are unable to attend. There are other alternatives if you are unable to make the trip to Sacramento.
2022 World’s Strongest Man: How To Watch
World’s Strongest Man will feature a live show this year. Former strongman Terry Hollands will host Backstage Live! Presented by The Beard Struggle, which will be aired on WSM’s Facebook and YouTube channel.
This will give fans a chance to tune in and watch a recap of the events of the day. Hollands will also be on scene speaking to competitors and providing behind-the-scene interviews and access. Fans who watch from home can hear firsthand from competitors and event organizers on the comings of the day.
For those who are present, the World’s Strongest Man will feature the first ever Fan Festival. This will be free to the public and feature food trucks, giveaways, and special events.
2022 World’s Strongest Man Roster Breakdown
Like any competition, there are some favorites to keep an eye on. This has to begin with 2019 WSM champion and reigning Arnold Strongman Classic champion Martins Licis. Since returning from injury, Licis has made great strides and seems back to full strength.
Oleksii Novikov is also at the top of his game and finished as the runner-up to Licis during the Arnold Strongman Classic. Novikov is one of four World’s Strongest Man champions to compete. He was victorious in 2020 and is looking for his second title in three years.
Tom Stoltman has a chance to become the first repeat champion since Brian Shaw, who accomplished this feat in 2016. Stoltman and his brother, Luke Stoltman, will also have a chance to take home the title.
Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine)
Rob Kearney (USA)
Gabriel Peña (Mexico)
Kelvin de Ruiter (Netherlands)
Kim Ujarak (Greenland)
Maxime Boudreault (Canada)
Mark Felix (UK)
Pa O’Dwyer (Ireland)
Shane Flowers (UK)
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf (Australia)
Bobby Thompson (USA)
Aivars Smaukstelis (Latvia)
Adam Bishop (UK)
Evan Singleton (USA)
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted (Iceland)
Konstantine Janashia (Georgia)
Trey Mitchell (USA)
Mika Törrö (Finland)
Luke Stoltman (UK)
Brian Shaw (USA)
Tom Stoltman (UK) — Reigning WSM Champion
Gabriel Rheaume (Canada)
Martins Licis (USA)
Gavin Bilton (UK)
Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine)
Kevin Faires (USA)
Nedžmin Ambešković (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Grzegorz Szymanski
Mitchell Hooper (Canada)
Manuel Angulo (Chile)
2022 World’s Strongest Man Event Schedule
Day One Qualifiers
Loading Race
Deadlift Ladder
Day Two Qualifiers
Car Walk
Log Lift
Day Three Qualifiers
Wrecking Ball Hold
Stone Off
Day One Finals
Giant’s Medley
Deadlift
Flintstone Barbell
Day Two Finals
Bus Pull
Power Stairs
Atlas Stones
For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2022 World’s Strong Man Event List Revealed: Includes Return Of Car Walk, Bus Pull
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man Competition will feature some classic events from the past.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition is scheduled for May 24-29 at the Capitol Mall in Sacramento. The full lineup of competitors has been revealed and now, there is a lineup of events.
On Wednesday, the 2022 WSM event list came out and it features some returning classic from year’s past with new events. This year’s event will feature the first-ever Deadlift Ladder and Wrecking Ball Hold. In this particular event, athletes must get a massive wrecking ball off the ground and hold it for as long as they can. Fans will also enjoy the return of the Bus Pull and Car Walk.
This will be a five-day event in total. The first three days of the week will be qualifiers with the following two days being finals to decide the winner. A breakdown of some of the top events can be found below, along with the event schedule and list of competitors.
Atlas Stones
Atlas Stones have become known as the signature event during the WSM competition. This event began in 1986 where athletes are required to lift five heavy, circular stones onto platforms spanning from 100 to 160kg. The platforms go from 16-feet high to 33 feet.
The progression of this event has become more difficult for strongmen over time. When it was initially introduced, the platforms were waist high but have since gotten higher and the stones have increased in weight.
Bus Pull
This will bring back the vehicle pull in the form of Bus Pull at the WSM competition where competitors will have to move a Sacramento Regional Transit Bus weighing about 40,000 pounds in a race against time.
The overall vehicle pull was introduced in 1977. Over the years, the vehicles have included trams, buses, boxcars, and planes. This is where athletes pull the monstrous machine on a 100-foot course by hand as quick as they can.
Car Walk
During this event, athletes will strap a vintage Volkswagen bug to their shoulders and race down a 25-meter course. This is another timed event to see who can complete the course in the fastest time.
In the past, strongmen have made this event look much easier than it actually is. This is an event that combines leg strength to lift and keep the car off the ground with upper body strength to keep the car steady in the arm. The car must remained balanced so the tires do not hit the floor.
Power Stairs
Power stairs combines power and speed as competitors must carry massive amounts of weight up stairs to complete the course.
These items usually range from 182-273kg in weight and must be lifted to the top of the stairs. Athletes must be in shape to show stamina while using speed to take down other competitors and explosive power to go from stair to stair.
Loading Race
This event is exactly what it sounds like. Competitors have to lift different items weighing between 250 and 500 pounds and load them on platforms. This is a timed event where the strongman who can finish in the quickest time will win.
In the past, items such as sandbags, lobster pots, masts, beer kegs, wine casks have been the weight needing to be moved. The overall weight of the objects is on the lighter side for strongmen but all objects are awkward in shape, which makes them difficult to pick up and control.
Deadlift Ladder
Deadlifts are one of the biggest lifts in powerlifting and strongman. The Deadlift Ladder consists of different bars that go up in weight from 650 to 750 pounds.
This is the first time that this event will be featured in the WSM competition. Medleys have been part of strongman competitions where athletes have to manage their strength and energy in order to make it from beginning to end.
2022 World’s Strongest Man Event Schedule
Day One Qualifiers
Loading Race
Deadlift Ladder
Day Two Qualifiers
Car Walk
Log Lift
Day Three Qualifiers
Wrecking Ball Hold
Stone Off
Day One Finals
Giant’s Medley
Deadlift
Flintstone Barbell
Day Two Finals
Bus Pull
Power Stairs
Atlas Stones
2022 World’s Strongest Man Full Lineup
For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- 1
- 2