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2023 World’s Strongest Man Results And Point Standings [Live Updates]

2023 World’s Strongest Man Results And Point Standings [Live Updates]

The 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition is currently being held from April 19-23 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The competition aims to determine the world’s greatest Strongman athlete, and has brought together 30 contestants from around the globe. These competitors have competed over the course of two days in the qualifying stage, after which the field was narrowed down to only ten athletes. After a rest day, these finalists are now competing in an additional six events over two days to determine the ultimate winner.
The 2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals encountered some setbacks at the start of the competition due to bad weather. However, some changes to the schedule fixed everything. Be sure to stay tuned to Fitness Volt for every detail as it unfolds.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Leaderboard[LIVE]

Rank
Athlete Name
Points

1
Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine)

2
Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine)

3
Mitchell Hooper (Canada)

4
Jaco Schoonwinkel (South Africa)

5
Trey Mitchell (USA)

6
Tom Stoltman (UK)

7
Luke Stoltman (UK)

8
Mathew Ragg (New Zealand)

9
Brian Shaw (USA)

10
Evan Singleton (USA)

Brian Shaw (Courtesy of World’s Strongest Man)
Related: Brian Shaw Reveals How He Almost Lost His Leg In Preparation For 2023 World’s Strongest Man
Finals Recap — Day One
Reign Shield Carry
For this event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition the athletes were tasked with carrying a massive metal shield weighing 196 kilograms (432.1 pounds). They did not have a time limit either, since the goal was to carry it for max distance.

Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine) —
Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine) —
Mitchell Hooper (Canada) —
Jaco Schoonwinkel (South Africa) —
Trey Mitchell (USA) —
Tom Stoltman (UK) —
Luke Stoltman (UK) —
Mathew Ragg (New Zealand) —
Brian Shaw (USA) —
Evan Singleton (USA) —

Knaack Deadlift
It would be impossible to ignore the deadlift this year, as they always make for a great show. With two huge Knaack boxes hanging on either side of the barbell, the athletes had to perform as many reps as possible. The total weight of the deadlift came out to 353 kilograms (778.2 pounds) and the time limit was 60 seconds.
Results are coming soon.
Fingal’s Fingers
The Fingal’s Fingers are often seen in the World’s Strongest Man competition due to their complexity. So, they found their place among the final events this year as well. The athletes have to flip five pole-like Fingal’s Finger implements in a time limit of 60 seconds. The weight of the implements ranged from 145 kilograms (319.7 pounds) to 172 kilograms (379.2 pounds).
*Originally, Fingal’s Fingers was going to be the first event on the first day of finals. However, the rain caused the poles to become too slippery to perform safely. Therefore, this event was changed to be the last event of the day.

2023 World’s Strongest Man Group Stage Leaderboard

Group 1

Rank
Name
Points

1
Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine (QUALIFIED)
25

2
Tom Stoltman — United Kingdom (QUALIFIED THROUGH STONE-OFF)
20.5

3
Bobby Thompson — USA
20

4
Konstantine Janashia — Georgia
17.5

5
Pa O’Dwyer — Ireland
13

6
Eddie Williams — Australia
9

Group 2

Rank
Name
Points

1
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine (QUALIFIED)
23

2
Luke Stoltman — United Kingdom (QUALIFIED THROUGH STONE-OFF)
21

3
Gavin Bilton — United Kingdom
20

4
Thomas Evans — USA
18

5
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — Iceland
15.5

6
Fadi El Masri — Lebanon
7.5

Group 3

Rank
Name
Points

1
Mitchell Hooper — Canada (QUALIFIED)
29

2
Mathew Ragg — New Zealand (QUALIFIED THROUGH STONE-OFF)
22.5

3
Aivars Smaukstelis — Latvia
17.5

4
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — Poland
14

5
Graham Hicks — United Kingdom
11.5

6
Spenser Remick — USA
10.5

Group 4

Rank
Name
Points

1
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa (QUALIFIED)
24

2
Brian Shaw — USA (QUALIFIED THROUGH STONE-OFF)
23.5

3
Rauno Heinla — Estonia
20.5

4
Adam Bishop — United Kingdom
14

5
Kevin Faires — USA
13.5

6
Gabriel Rhéaume  — Canada
9.5

Group 5

Rank
Name
Points

1
Trey Mitchell — USA (Qualified)
26

2
Evan Singleton — USA (QUALIFIED THROUGH STONE-OFF)
24.5

3
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Iceland
22.5

4
Mark Felix — United Kingdom
12.5

5
Paul Smith — United Kingdom
11

6
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — France
8.5

Qualifying Recap — Day Two
Conan’s Wheel
The Conan’s Wheel, known for the pain it produces, depletes many strongmen’s energy reserves. The challenge involves holding a 200-kilogram beam in their forearms while attempting to cover as much distance as possible. This often proves to be one of the most difficult challenges in Strongman. After picking up the beam, which is fixed to the pivot in the center, athletes were not allowed to drop it. Once it was dropped, their result was calculated in degrees.
Group One

Pavlo Kordiyaka — 742 °
Pa O’Dwyer — 722 °
Bobby Thompson — 649 °
Konstantine Janashia — 633 °
Eddie Williams — 614 °
Tom Stoltman — 598 °

Group Two

Oleksii Novikov — 897 °
Gavin Bilton — 557 °
Luke Stoltman — 545 °
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 524 °
Fadi El Masri — 70 °
Thomas Evans — 69 °

Group Three

Mitchell Hooper — 636 °
Mathew Ragg — 628 °
Aivars Smaukstelis — 575 °
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 538 °
Spenser Remick — 470 °
Graham Hicks — 425 °

Group Four

Jaco Schoonwinkel — 713 °
Kevin Faires — 636 °
Rauno Heinla — 572 °
Gabriel Rheaume — 476 °
Brian Shaw — 411 °
Adam Bishop — 292 °

Group Five

Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 629 °
Evan Singleton — 589 °
Trey Mitchell — 523 °
Paul Smith — 518 °
Mark Felix — 470 °
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 143 °

Kettlebell Toss
The Kettlebell Toss was another interesting qualifying event, but this one focused more on speed than endurance. Participants in the 2023 World’s Strongest Man faced seven kettlebells weighing between 20 and 31 kilograms, which they had to throw over a 4.57-meter-tall beam as quickly as possible.
Group One

Pavlo Kordiyaka — 6 in 18.09 s
Konstantine Janashia — 6 in 19.93 s
Tom Stoltman — 6 in 21.99 s
Pa O’Dwyer — 6 in 31.71 s
Bobby Thompson — 6 in 35.67 s
Eddie Williams — 6 in 36.40 s

Group Two

Gavin Bilton — 6 in 19.90 s
Luke Stoltman — 6 in 49.35 s
Thomas Evans — 5 in 28.68 s
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 5 in 15.57 s
Fadi El Masri — 4 in 20.61 s
Oleksii Novikov — 1 in 9.56 s

Group Three

Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 7 in 32.44 s
Mitchell Hooper — 6 in 17.18 s
Mathew Ragg — 6 in 21.96 s
Aivars Smaukstelis — 6 in 25.41 s
Spenser Remick — 5 in 24.31 s
Graham Hicks — 4 in 20.51 s

Group Four

Brian Shaw — 7 in 48.45 s
Adam Bishop — 6 in 32.29 s
Jaco Schoonwinkel — 6 in 47.32 s
Kevin Faires — 5 in 34.09 s
Rauno Heinla — 5 in 44.51 s
Gabriel Rheaume — 3 in 14.00 s

Group Five

Trey Mitchell — 7 in 34.42 s
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 6 in 27.66 s
Evan Singleton — 6 in 28.81 seconds
Mark Felix — 4 in 42.66 s
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 2 in 23.65 s
Paul Smith — 1 in 28.62 s

Stone Off
The Stone Off was the final event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man Qualifying stage, and only the 2nd and 3rd place finishers from each group took part. The athletes dueled against each other by lifting and tossing increasingly heavy Atlas Stones to the other man’s side. The first athlete unable to lift the stone anymore was declared the loser. The 2nd place finisher from the group did have a slight advantage, since the 3rd place finisher had to lift the stone first and thus had a higher chance of failing the lift.
Group One

Tom Stoltman: Won
Bobby Thompson: Lost

Group Two

Luke Stoltman: Won
Gavin Bilton: Lost

Group Three

Mathew Ragg: Won
Aivars Smaukstelis: Lost

Group Four

Brian Shaw: Won
Rauno Heinla: Lost

Group Five

Evan Singleton: Won
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted: Lost

Qualifying Recap — Day One
Loading Race
The first event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition was the Loading Race. In this event, athletes had to pick up, carry, and load a Husafell sandbag, heavy sandbag, anvil, and two bundles of logs within a time limit of 90 seconds.
Group One

Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 41.38 s
Tom Stoltman — 5 in 43.84 s
Bobby Thompson — 5 in 56.56 s
Konstantine Janashia — 5 in 61.10 s
Pa O’Dwyer — 5 in 65.89 s
Eddie Williams — 5 in 66.44 s

Group Two

Oleksii Novikov — 5 in 52.15 s
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 5 in 54.18 s
Thomas Evans — 5 in 57.40 s
Luke Stoltman — 5 in 62.78 s
Gavin Bilton — 5 in 63.01 s
Fadi El Masri — 4 in 49.57 s

Group Three

Mitchell Hooper — 5 in 42.05 s
Aivars Smaukstelis — 5 in 52.71 s
Mathew Ragg — 5 in 58.72 s
Spenser Remick — 5 in 67.15 s
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 5 in 67.53 s
Graham Hicks — 4 in 53.40 s

Group Four

Jaco Schoonwinkel — 5 in 47.10 s
Rauno Heinla — 5 in 51.41 s
Brian Shaw — 5 in 53.70 s
Adam Bishop — 4 in 43.12 s
Gabriel Rheaume — 4 in 51.03 s
Kevin Faires — 3 in 65.30 s

Group Five

Evan Singleton — 5 in 46.90 s
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 5 in 56.41 s
Trey Mitchell — 5 in 66.64 s
Paul Smith — 4 in 44.79 s
Mark Felix — 4 in 54.32 s
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 3 in 40.63 s

Deadlift Machine
The next challenge at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man was the Deadlift Machine. A specialized piece of equipment was created for athletes to perform quick transitions to heavier weights between each repetition. The weights used in this event ranged from 290 kilograms to 385 kilograms.
Group One

Bobby Thompson — 7 reps
Konstantine Janashia — 6 reps
Tom Stoltman — 6 reps
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 reps
Pa O’Dwyer — 5 reps
Eddie Williams — 5 reps

Group Two

Oleksii Novikov — 6 reps
Gavin Bilton — 5 reps
Thomas Evans — 5 reps
Luke Stoltman — 5 reps
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 4 reps
Fadi El Masri — 4 reps

Group Three

Mitchell Hooper — 8 reps
Graham Hicks — 7 reps
Mathew Ragg — 7 reps
Spenser Remick — 5 reps
Aivars Smaukstelis — 5 reps
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 4 reps

Group Four

Rauno Heinla — 8 reps
Brian Shaw — 8 reps
Adam Bishop — 7 reps
Jaco Schoonwinkel — 6 reps
Kevin Faires — 5 reps
Gabriel Rheaume — 5 reps

Group Five

Trey Mitchell — 8 reps
Evan Singleton — 6 reps
Mark Felix — 6 reps
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 5 reps
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 5 reps
Paul Smith — 4 reps

Log Ladder
At the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, participants found themselves at the starting line facing five logs with increasing weights. Their goal was to complete all the logs in the shortest time possible, but they also had a time limit of 75 seconds.
Group One

Tom Stoltman — 5 in 41.50 s
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 46.00 s
Bobby Thompson — 4 in 25.83 s
Eddie Williams — 4 in 55.89 s
Konstantine Janashia — 4 in 68.35 s
Pa O’Dwyer — 3 in 25.80 s

Group Two

Tom Stoltman — 5 in 41.50 s
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 46.00 s
Bobby Thompson — 4 in 25.83 s
Eddie Williams — 4 in 55.89 s
Konstantine Janashia — 4 in 68.35 s
Pa O’Dwyer — 3 in 25.80 s

Group Three

Mitchell Hooper — 5 in 39.51 s
Mathew Ragg — 5 in 55.84 s
Graham Hicks — 4 in 28.31 s
Aivars Smaukstelis — 4 in 30.44 s
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 4 in 33.24 s
Spenser Remick — 4 in 38.79 s

Group Four

Brian Shaw — 4 in 33.99 s
Jaco Schoonwinkel — 4 in 34.77 s
Rauno Heinla — 3 in 21.60 s
Kevin Faires — 3 in 28.93 s
Gabriel Rheaume — 3 in 32.96 s
Adam Bishop — 3 in 33.25 s

Group Five

Trey Mitchell — 5 in 39.44 s
Evan Singleton — 4 in 35.48 s
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 4 in 39.93 s
Paul Smith — 4 in 45.84 s
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 3 in 22.34 s
Mark Felix — 1 in 7.58 s

Related: Mark Felix Retires From World’s Strongest Man Appearances; A Tribute to a Strongman Legend
Previous World’s Strongest Man Winners

Tom Stoltman (2021, 2022)
Oleksii Novikov (2020)
Martins Licis (2019)
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson (2018)
Eddie Hall (2017)
Brian Shaw (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016)
Žydrūnas Savickas (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014)
Phil Pfister (2006)
Vasyl Virastyuk (2004)
Mariusz Pudzianowski (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008)
Svend Karlsen (2001)
Janne Virtanen (2000)
Magnus Samuelson (1998)
Jouko Ahola (1997, 1999)
Gary Taylor (1993)
Ted van der Parre (1992)
Magnús Ver Magnússon (1991, 1994-1996)
Jamie Reeves (1989)
Jón Páll Sigmarsson (1984, 1986, 1988, 1990)
Geoff Capes (1983, 1985)
Bill Kazmaier (1980-1982)
Don Reinhoudt (1979)
Bruce Wilhelm (1977-1978)

Related: Every Winner of The World’s Strongest Man Competition Since 1977
FAQs
How Does The Scoring System Work?The resulting system is based on the number of competitors. Seeing that there are six athletes in each group, the winner of the event gets six points, with every following position receiving one point less.
Who Won Last Year’s World’s Strongest Man Title?Tom Stoltman from Scotland is the reigning 2x World’s Strongest Man champion. He won two consecutive titles in 2021 and 2022.
Which World’s Strongest Man Is Inducted Into Hall Of Fame?The WSM Hall of Fame is a club of the most impressive Strongman athletes in history. It was established in 2008, but still features only a small number of athletes. The Hall of Fame has six members as of 2022: Bill Kazmaier, Mariusz Pudzianowski, Svend Karlsen, Magnús Ver Magnússon, Jón Páll Sigmarsson, and Magnus Samuelsson.
Is this the final appearance for Brian Shaw?Yes, Brian Shaw no longer plans on competing at the WSM following this year. However, he will still appear at the 2023 Shaw Classic before retiring from Strongman completely.

Full WSM 2023 Coverage

Discover comprehensive coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition at our WSM coverage hub, featuring exclusive interviews, event recaps, in-depth analysis, and results: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
Published: 22 April, 2023 | 10:38 AM EDT

Mark Felix Retires From World’s Strongest Man Appearances; A Tribute to a Strongman Legend

Mark Felix Retires From World’s Strongest Man Appearances; A Tribute to a Strongman Legend

The 2023 World’s Strongest Man will be remembered for multiple things. While some great performances are definitely notable, what brings a tear to some Strongman fans’ faces is Mark Felix, as it was his final World’s Strongest Man appearance ever. After 18 years of appearances, Mark decided to officially put an end to this portion of his professional career.
Despite his best efforts, Mark Felix failed to qualify for the finals of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition after two days. Thus, he didn’t even get a chance to qualify via the Stone-Off and was forced to watch the finals from the sidelines.
Mark Felix also became the oldest man to appear in the World’s Strongest Man, adding another record to his resume. Taking everything into account, Mark is definitely a legend of the sport, especially due to his incredible longevity. This makes him a Hall of Fame caliber Strongman, since he is a very unique figure.
Another interesting fact is that Mark Felix was 37-years-old when he first started doing Strongman. Therefore, he accomplished what many people believed was an impossible task. During his 18 appearances at the WSM, Mark managed to advance to three finals. Out of those, his greatest placing came in 2006 when Mark finished in fourth-place, missing out on the podium by just a few points.
Mark Felix’s 2023 WSM Performances
Day One

Loading Race — 4 in 54.32 s (Fifth-place)
Deadlift Machine — 6 reps (Third-place)
Log Ladder — 1 in 7.58 s (Sixth-place)

Day Two

Conan’s Wheel — 470 ° (Fifth-place)
Kettlebell Toss — 4 in 42.66 s (Fourth-place)

Related: 2023 World’s Strongest Man Finalist Revealed
Mark Felix made his debut at the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2004, following which ensued an incredible career. Interestingly, at the time of Mark Felix’s WSM debut, many of today’s greatest athletes were not even out of their teen years.
Mark Felix also boasts an incredible career outside of WSM as well, since he accumulated 123 International and National competition appearances. Out of those, he only won three, but stood on the podium numerous times.
However, Mark Felix became a sensation in the strength community due to his mind-blowing grip strength. His feats of strength on grip events, most notably the Hercules Hold, have gone viral on multiple occasions.
Luckily, we will still get to witness Mark Felix’s greatness in competitions other than the World’s Strongest Man. He plans on competing in other Giants Live competitions. So, his retirement will not come quite yet.
Mark Felix was also not the only man to make his final WSM appearance this year, as Brian Shaw did the same. However, Brian managed to qualify for the finals. So, it still remains to be seen if he can win his fifth WSM title this year.

Related: Eddie Hall Reveals His Top 3 Predictions For The 2023 World’s Strongest Man
It will be very unusual to see the lineup for the next World’s Strongest Man competition without Mark Felix in it. However, the Strongman is currently in the best position it has ever been, with tons of young talent coming out. Many of Mark’s fans would still prefer to watch him compete in other events and continue to defy the aging process.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Content

Discover comprehensive coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition at our WSM coverage hub, featuring exclusive interviews, event recaps, in-depth analysis, and results: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
Published: 21 April, 2023 | 11:27 AM EDT

2023 World’s Strongest Man Finalist Revealed

2023 World’s Strongest Man Finalist Revealed

The 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition is taking place from April 19-23 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. However, the biggest Strongman competition was divided into two parts, the Qualifying and the Finals. The first two days were the qualifiers, followed by one day of rest, and then two days of Finals. Now that the qualifiers are over, we know which ten athletes will compete for the prestigious title in the finals.
The qualifying stage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man contest consisted of six events evenly divided across the two days. Those events were: Loading Race, Deadlift Machine, Log Ladder, Conan’s Wheel, Kettlebell Toss, and Stone-Off. However, the Stone-Off was only for a selected few athletes.
The path to the finals of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man can have two routes. The first step was to become an overall winner in any of the groups. So, half of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals lineup qualified directly.
The other way to qualify for the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals was to emerge victorious in a Stone-Off duel. However, only the second-place and third-place finisher from each group was able to compete in this event. After that, they faced off against each other to lift and toss the Atlas Stone. The first person who couldn’t win lost. The winner moved on to the final round, while the loser’s campaign ended there.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Final Roster
Qualified Directly

Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine
Mitchell Hooper — Canada
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa
Trey Mitchell — USA

Qualified Through Stone-Off

Tom Stoltman (Courtesy of World’s Strongest Man)
Related: Eddie Hall Reveals His Top 3 Predictions For The 2023 World’s Strongest Man
A simple look at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals lineup gives a good picture of what the second portion of the competition will look like. Seemingly a perfect balance between experienced athletes and young talent is sure to be an exciting clash.
It is hard to predict who could win the competition, since someone like Brian Shaw dedicated more time to preparing for the finals than for the qualifying round. Therefore, his performance in the qualifying rounds does not necessarily reflect his performance in the finals.
However, an interesting potential winner could be Mitchell Hooper. Inspired by his victory at the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic, Mitchell Hooper won four out of the five events in his qualifying group.
It is also hard to rule out the 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man, Pavlo Kordiyaka, who was in a group with the 2x reigning WSM champion, Tom Stoltman, and still beat everyone. Speaking of Tom, he will definitely not give up his title without a fight.
Another Ukrainian has impressed everyone in qualifying and that is Oleksii Novikov. The 2020 WSM champion already knows what it takes to win, which is why his qualifying campaign was very calculated. He did not waste a drop of energy that wasn’t needed, leaving everything for the finals.
Of course, a surprise from other athletes in the lineup is also a realistic possibility, since many of them exceeded everyone’s expectations already.

Related: Every Winner of The World’s Strongest Man Competition Since 1977
2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals Schedule
Day Three, April 22nd — Finals

Event One — Fingal’s Fingers – 8 a.m. EST
Event Two — Knaack Deadlift – 10:41 a.m. EST
Event Three — Reign Shield Carry – 2:18 p.m. EST

Day Four, April 23rd — Finals

Event Four — Max Dumbbell – 8 a.m. EST
Event Five — Vehicle Pull – 10:10 a.m. EST
Event Six — Atlas Stones – 1:54 p.m. EST

Full WSM 2023 Coverage

There isn’t a way to watch the 2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals live, as the show will only be broadcasted in the summer. Nevertheless, we have covered every aspect of this competition, and we will continue to do so. This includes live updates, results, news, and much more. Be sure to check in when the finals start so that you don’t miss anything.
Discover comprehensive coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition at our WSM coverage hub, featuring exclusive interviews, event recaps, in-depth analysis, and results: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
Published: 21 April, 2023 | 10:02 AM EDT

2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals Lineup Revealed

2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals Lineup Revealed

The 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition is taking place from April 19-23 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. However, the biggest Strongman competition was divided into two parts, the Qualifying and the Finals. The first two days were the qualifiers, followed by one day of rest, and then two days of Finals. Now that the qualifiers are over, we know which ten athletes will compete for the prestigious title in the finals.
The qualifying stage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man contest consisted of six events evenly divided across the two days. Those events were: Loading Race, Deadlift Machine, Log Ladder, Conan’s Wheel, Kettlebell Toss, and Stone-Off. However, the Stone-Off was only for a selected few athletes.
The path to the finals of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man can have two routes. The first step was to become an overall winner in any of the groups. So, half of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals lineup qualified directly.
The other way to qualify for the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals was to emerge victorious in a Stone-Off duel. However, only the second-place and third-place finisher from each group was able to compete in this event. After that, they faced off against each other to lift and toss the Atlas Stone. The first person who couldn’t win lost. The winner moved on to the final round, while the loser’s campaign ended there.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals Lineup
Qualified Directly

Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine
Mitchell Hooper — Canada
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa
Trey Mitchell — USA

Qualified Through Stone-Off

Tom Stoltman (Courtesy of World’s Strongest Man)
Related: Eddie Hall Reveals His Top 3 Predictions For The 2023 World’s Strongest Man
A simple look at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals lineup gives a good picture of what the second portion of the competition will look like. Seemingly a perfect balance between experienced athletes and young talent is sure to be an exciting clash.
It is hard to predict who could win the competition, since someone like Brian Shaw dedicated more time to preparing for the finals than for the qualifying round. Therefore, his performance in the qualifying rounds does not necessarily reflect his performance in the finals.
However, an interesting potential winner could be Mitchell Hooper. Inspired by his victory at the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic, Mitchell Hooper won four out of the five events in his qualifying group.
It is also hard to rule out the 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man, Pavlo Kordiyaka, who was in a group with the 2x reigning WSM champion, Tom Stoltman, and still beat everyone. Speaking of Tom, he will definitely not give up his title without a fight.
Another Ukrainian has impressed everyone in qualifying and that is Oleksii Novikov. The 2020 WSM champion already knows what it takes to win, which is why his qualifying campaign was very calculated. He did not waste a drop of energy that wasn’t needed, leaving everything for the finals.
Of course, a surprise from other athletes in the lineup is also a realistic possibility, since many of them exceeded everyone’s expectations already.

Related: Every Winner of The World’s Strongest Man Competition Since 1977
2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals Schedule
Day Three, April 22nd — Finals

Event One — Fingal’s Fingers – 8 a.m. EST
Event Two — Knaack Deadlift – 10:41 a.m. EST
Event Three — Reign Shield Carry – 2:18 p.m. EST

Day Four, April 23rd — Finals

Event Four — Max Dumbbell – 8 a.m. EST
Event Five — Vehicle Pull – 10:10 a.m. EST
Event Six — Atlas Stones – 1:54 p.m. EST

Full WSM 2023 Coverage

There isn’t a way to watch the 2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals live, as the show will only be broadcasted in the summer. Nevertheless, we have covered every aspect of this competition, and we will continue to do so. This includes live updates, results, news, and much more. Be sure to check in when the finals start so that you don’t miss anything.
Discover comprehensive coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition at our WSM coverage hub, featuring exclusive interviews, event recaps, in-depth analysis, and results: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
Published: 20 April, 2023 | 8:03 PM EDT

2023 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day Two Qualifiers [Live Updates]

2023 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day Two Qualifiers [Live Updates]

The second day of qualifying for the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition is scheduled to take place today, April 20th, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Having experienced some shocking results on day one, 30 athletes have gotten a good night’s sleep to prepare themselves for today’s challenges. They are now all ready to take part in two events today, Conan’s Wheel and Kettlebell Throw. However, the second and third place finishers in each group will also perform a third event, the Stone-Off duel, in order to find out who goes through to the finals.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Leaderboards & Point Standings [Live]
Group One

Tom Stoltman — United Kingdom: 15.5 points
Bobby Thompson — USA: 14 points
Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine: 13 points
Konstantine Janashia — Georgia: 9.5 points
Eddie Williams — Australia: 6 points
Pa O’Dwyer — Ireland: 5 points

Group Two

Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine: 22 points
Luke Stoltman — United Kingdom : 16 points
Thomas Evans — USA: 15 points
Gavin Bilton — United Kingdom: 14 points
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — Iceland: 11.5 points
Fadi El Masri — Lebanon: 5.5 points

Group Three

Mitchell Hooper — Canada: 18 points
Mathew Ragg — Australia: 13.5 points
Aivars Smaukstelis — Latvia: 10.5 points
Graham Hicks — United Kingdom: 9.5 points
Spenser Remick — USA: 6.5 points
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — Poland: 5 points

Group Four

Brian Shaw — USA: 15.5 points
Rauno Heinla — Estonia: 14.5 points
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa: 14 points
Adam Bishop — United Kingdom: 8 points
Kevin Faires — USA: 5.5 points
Gabriel Rhéaume — Canada: 5.5 points

Group Five

Trey Mitchell — USA: 16 points
Evan Singleton — USA: 15.5 points
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Iceland: 11.5 points
Mark Felix — United Kingdom: 7.5 points
Paul Smith — United Kingdom: 7 points
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — France: 6.5 points

Related: Eddie Hall Reveals His Top 3 Predictions For The 2023 World’s Strongest Man
2023 World’s Strongest Man Day Two Event Recap
Conan’s Wheel
The Conan’s Wheel is despised by the majority of Strongman athletes due to the pain that it produces, but it is very effective in separating the best performers. In this event, the athletes have to pick up a 200-kilogram (440.9-pound) beam, which pivots around a fixed point in the center, and carry the weight for as long as possible. Having to perform the event for max distance, the athletes are not allowed to drop it at all since that would mark the end of their attempt. The beam is usually placed on the forearms of the athletes, meaning that the entire body has to be activated in order to perform well.
The result is measured in degrees, with 360° equaling one full circle.
Group One
Pavlo Kordiyaka is notoriously great at this event and he expectedly won the event by completing just over two full circles. He utilized a technique of controlled breathing and a steady pace to win, an event of this magnitude demonstrates the importance of planning in advance.
Pa O’Dwyer finished in second with 722 degrees and was the only man close to Pavlo. However, Pa almost fainted at the end of the event, having dropped his entire upper body over the beam in order to stay on his feet. Bobby Thompson covered 649 degrees for a third place finish.
The first surprise of the day was also seen in group one, as Tom Stoltman finished in last place. He started off well, but his forearms slipped down very quickly, making it harder for him to hold the beam.

Pavlo Kordiyaka — 742 °
Pa O’Dwyer — 722 °
Bobby Thompson — 649 °
Konstantine Janashia — 633 °
Eddie Williams — 614 °
Tom Stoltman — 598 °

Group Two
It was clear that Oleksii Novikov was determined to secure his place in the finals as early as possible and leave nothing to chance. By covering a distance of 897 degrees, Oleksii demolished everyone in his group and extended his overall lead to an uncatchable six points.
Gavin Bilton finished in second after a very elegant attempt. While many athletes were very unstable in this event, especially at the end, Bilton was upright and stable. He kept the same pace throughout and just suddenly dropped the beam. However, with 557 degrees, he still managed to outperform Luke Stoltman by 12 degrees.

Oleksii Novikov — 897 °
Gavin Bilton — 557 °
Luke Stoltman — 545 °
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 524 °
Fadi El Masri — 70 °
Thomas Evans — 69 °

*Results for remaining groups are coming soon.
Kettlebell Toss
The next event at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man will be the Kettlebell Toss. It is arguably the most important event in the qualifying stage of the competition, since the first place overall will qualify for the finals. On the other hand, the fifth and sixth place overall will lose the chance to qualify at all. So, this event presents the final chance for everyone.
For the Kettlebell Toss, the athletes will be tasked with throwing seven kettlebells over a 4.57-meter tall beam. The seven implements will start at a weight of 20 kilograms (44 pounds) and progressively increase with each next one. The final kettlebell is set to weigh 31 kilograms (68.3 pounds). However, the participants only have 60 seconds to complete all implements.
*The Kettlebell Toss event is set to start at 1:20 p.m. EST. Results are coming soon.
Stone Off
The final event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man qualifiers is the Stone Off. Only two athletes will take part in this event, and those are the second and third place finishers in each group.
The second-place finisher and third-place finisher from the same group will be stationed on two sides of one beam. The third-place winner will then lift and toss the Atlas Stone to the side of the second-place finisher, who will then do the same. This will go on until one of the men is unable to toss the Atlas Stone to the other man’s side. Consequently, the winner of this duel will secure his place in the finals, while the loser will go home.
*The Stone Off event is set to take place at 6:13 p.m. EST. Results are coming soon.

Related: Brian Shaw Announces 2023 Will Be His Last World’s Strongest Man Appearance: ‘It’s Going To Be Special’
2023 World’s Strongest Man Remaining Schedule
Day Three, April 22nd — Finals

Event One — Fingal’s Fingers – 8 a.m. EST
Event Two — Knaack Deadlift – 10:41 a.m. EST
Event Three — Reign Shield Carry – 2:18 p.m. EST

Day Four, April 23rd — Finals

Event Four — Max Dumbbell – 8 a.m. EST
Event Five — Vehicle Pull – 10:10 a.m. EST
Event Six — Atlas Stones – 1:54 p.m. EST

Previous World’s Strongest Man Winners

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)
Žydrūnas 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)

Read More: Every Winner of The World’s Strongest Man Competition Since 1977
How To Watch
You can’t watch the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition live online unless you’re in Myrtle Beach, SC. But, we’ll provide a detailed summary of the event for you to stay informed.
FAQs
How Does The Scoring System Work?
The resulting system is based on the number of competitors. Seeing that there are six athletes in each group, the winner of the event gets six points, with every following position receiving one point less.
Who Won Last Year’s World’s Strongest Man Title?
Tom Stoltman from Scotland is the reigning 2x World’s Strongest Man champion. He won two consecutive titles in 2021 and 2022.
Which World’s Strongest Man Is Inducted Into Hall Of Fame?
The WSM Hall of Fame is a club of the most impressive Strongman athletes in history. It was established in 2008, but still features only a small number of athletes. The Hall of Fame has six members as of 2022: Bill Kazmaier, Mariusz Pudzianowski, Svend Karlsen, Magnús Ver Magnússon, Jón Páll Sigmarsson, and Magnus Samuelsson.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Content

Find complete coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, including exclusive interviews, event recaps, analysis, and results at our WSM coverage hub: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
Published: 20 April, 2023 | 9:17 AM EDT

Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou Withdraws From 2023 World’s Strongest Man; Kristján Jón Haraldsson Steps In

Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou Withdraws From 2023 World’s Strongest Man; Kristján Jón Haraldsson Steps In

Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou is arguably the greatest Strongman from the African continent, but he has not competed in a standard competition for almost two years. Consequently, he was thrilled to be named in the 30-man lineup for the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, taking place in Myrtle Beach, SC, from April 19-23. When the competition…

2023 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day One Qualifiers [Live Updates]

2023 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day One Qualifiers [Live Updates]

After a long wait and much anticipation, the morning of 2023 World’s Strongest Man finally arrived in sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Taking place from April 19-23, the most prestigious Strongman competition features 30 athletes and three events on each of the four days. Today is the first day of qualifying, where athletes will perform the Loading Race, Deadlift Machine, and Log Ladder. A good start will be crucial for every athlete. Therefore, battles will be fought for each available point.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Day One Results And Point Standings [Live]
Group One

Pavlo Kordiyaka — 6 points
Tom Stoltman — 5 points
Bobby Thompson — 4 points
Konstantine Janashia — 3 points
Pa O’Dwyer — 2 points
Eddie Williams — 1 point

Group Two

Oleksii Novikov — 6 points
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 5 points
Thomas Evans — 4 points
Luke Stoltman — 3 points
Gavin Bilton — 2 points
Fadi El Masri — 1 point

Group Three

Graham Hicks —
Mitchell Hooper —
Mateusz Kieliszkowski —
Mathew Ragg —
Spenser Remick —
Aivars Smaukstelis —

Group Four

Adam Bishop —
Kevin Faires —
Rauno Heinla —
Gabriel Rheaume —
Jaco Schoonwinkel —
Brian Shaw —

Group Five

Evan Singleton —
Trey Mitchell —
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted —
Paul Smith —
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf —
Mark Felix —

Related: Eddie Hall Reveals His Top 3 Predictions For The 2023 World’s Strongest Man
Day One Event Recap
Loading Race
For the first event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, the athletes were tasked with picking up, carrying, and loading five awkwardly shaped implements. Time was measured in this event, which meant that the goal was to complete the task as quickly as possible.
Group One
The newly crowned 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man, Pavlo Kordiyaka, was the quickest in group one, finishing all implements in just 41.38 seconds. Tom Stoltman finished in second just two seconds behind Pavlo. Finally, Bobby Thompson claimed a valuable third place in what seems to be the worst event for him on day one.

Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 41.38 s
Tom Stoltman — 5 in 43.84 s
Bobby Thompson — 5 in 56.56 s
Konstantine Janashia — 5 in 61.10 s
Pa O’Dwyer — 5 in 65.89 s
Eddie Williams — 5 in 66.44 s

Group Two
The 2020 World’s Strongest Man champion, Oleksii Novikov, came back ready to claim his second title, winning event one with a time of 52.15 seconds. Kristján Jón Haraldsson was the second man to cross the line, finishing almost exactly two seconds after Oleksii. Another surprising placing came from Thomas Evans, who outperformed some big names with a time of 57.40 seconds.
However, group two saw the withdrawal of Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou before the competition even started. He was replaced by Kristján Jón Haraldsson, who proved to be the right choice immediately.

Oleksii Novikov — 5 in 52.15 s
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 5 in 54.18 s
Thomas Evans — 5 in 57.40 s
Luke Stoltman — 5 in 62.78 s
Gavin Bilton — 5 in 63.01 s
Fadi El Masri — 4 in 49.57 s

Group Three

Graham Hicks —
Mitchell Hooper —
Mateusz Kieliszkowski —
Mathew Ragg —
Spenser Remick —
Aivars Smaukstelis —

Group Four

Adam Bishop —
Kevin Faires —
Rauno Heinla —
Gabriel Rheaume —
Jaco Schoonwinkel —
Brian Shaw —

Group Five

Evan Singleton —
Trey Mitchell —
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted —
Paul Smith —
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf —
Mark Felix —

Deadlift Machine
The second event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man is the Deadlift Machine. It will feature seven progressively heavier weights,ranging from 290 to 385 kilograms (639 to 848.8 pounds). Once they get to the weight, the athletes will perform as many reps as possible, until the 75 second time limit concludes.
*The Deadlift Machine event is set to take place at 11:29 a.m. EST
Log Ladder
Concluding day one of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, the Log Ladder will feature a series of progressively heavier Logs, with the goal being to complete them in the shortest time possible. The time limit for this event will be 75 seconds as well.
*The Log Ladder event is set to take place at 4:49 p.m. EST.

Related: Brian Shaw Reveals How He Almost Lost His Leg In Preparation For 2023 World’s Strongest Man
2023 World’s Strongest Man Remaining Schedule
Day Two, April 20th — Qualifying

Event Four — Conan’s Wheel – 8 a.m. EST
Event Five — Kettlebell Toss – 1:20 p.m. EST
Special Event — Stone Off – 6:13 p.m. EST

Day Three, April 22nd — Finals

Event One — Fingal’s Fingers – 8 a.m. EST
Event Two — Knaack Deadlift – 10:41 a.m. EST
Event Three — Reign Shield Carry – 2:18 p.m. EST

Day Four, April 23rd — Finals

Event Four — Max Dumbbell – 8 a.m. EST
Event Five — Vehicle Pull – 10:10 a.m. EST
Event Six — Atlas Stones – 1:54 p.m. EST

Previous World’s Strongest Man Winners

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)
Žydrūnas 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)

Related: Every Winner of The World’s Strongest Man Competition Since 1977
How To Watch
A live stream of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition is not available unless you are in Myrtle Beach, SC. We will, however, provide coverage of every aspect of the competition as it unfolds.
FAQs
How Does The Scoring System Work?
The resulting system is based on the number of competitors. Seeing that there are six athletes in each group, the winner of the event gets six points, with every following position receiving one point less.
Who Won Last Year’s World’s Strongest Man Title?
Tom Stoltman from Scotland is the reigning 2x World’s Strongest Man champion. He won two consecutive titles in 2021 and 2022.
Find complete coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, including exclusive interviews, event recaps, analysis, and results at our WSM coverage hub: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
Published: 19 April, 2023 | 10:02 AM EDT

Eddie Hall Reveals His Top 3 Predictions For The 2023 World’s Strongest Man

Eddie Hall Reveals His Top 3 Predictions For The 2023 World’s Strongest Man

As the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition approaches, taking place in Myrtle Beach, SC from April 19-23, anticipation is high among fans who are busy making their predictions for the event. However, who better to predict this year’s WSM champion than a man who has already won this prestigious competition in the past. So, Eddie Hall went to YouTube in order to give his thoughts on what this year’s final leaderboards could look like. He gave his thoughts on the competitors, events, format and, most importantly, the potential podium finishers.
In the beginning of his YouTube video, Eddie Hall addressed the significance of the World’s Strongest Man titles. To win this competition was his biggest goal in Strongman, and he managed to win it in 2017. He holds the view that even individuals who are not enthusiasts of Strongman would aspire to be referred to as the World’s Strongest Man.
“To be the World’s Strongest Man is probably one of the most childhood dream titles that people dream of. If you ask a man if they want to be the World’s Strongest Man and they say no, they are lying.”
Continuing his thoughts on the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, Eddie Hall addressed the lineup, believing that the majority of the 30 competitors have the potential to make it into the finals. However, only ten men will make it into the final, with only two men progressing from each group. The six groups of the qualifying portion of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man have also been revealed recently.
“This is my dream final going in, my top ten: Tom Stoltman, Luke Stoltman, Pavlo Kordiyaka, Oleksii Novikov, Mitchell Hooper, Trey Mitchell, Aivars Smaukstelis, Kevin Faires, Adam Bishop, Evan Singleton, Brian Shaw. That is eleven, but whatever.”

Eddie Hall also reviewed all of the events for the 2023 World’s Strongest Man and shared his thoughts on the format of the competition. He believes that the events will be more beneficial towards bigger and heavier guys, but surprises still may happen.
“I think it is really leaning towards the heavier men this year… I think it is going to be a heavy, heavy final. I think that is going to suit the bigger, taller, heavier guys.”
Finally, the most important part of Eddie Hall’s video is the prediction. Eddie revealed that it is difficult to make an accurate prediction, seeing that the winner will have to be very consistent. However, he was able to round out his top three.
“I’m not going to say who is going to win, because I am friends with all these people. I don’t want to put anyone down. My top three are definitely Brian Shaw, Tom Stoltman, and Trey Mitchell. Just because of the sheer size and bodyweight of these guys… I think it is going to be a very tight final this year.”
Eddie Hall did not specify the exact order on the podium, so any of these three men will win the competition. Regardless, he did point out a few more names that could shake up the top three. Those are Oleksii Novikov, Pavlo Kordiyaka, Evan Singleton, Mateusz Kieliszkowski.
Eddie Hall also revealed that he will be the presenter for CBS America and Channel 5 UK, both of which will broadcast the 2023 World’s Strongest Man on TV later this summer. However, a live stream during the competition will not be available. So, you can keep track of results, records, news, and more right here on our website.
Watch Eddie Hall’s video here:

Related: Eddie Hall Reflects On Eating 20,000 Calories A Day And What It Costs To Be a Strongman
Eddie Hall was inactive in a professional sense since retiring from Strongman in 2017 until three years later when he announced a boxing match against Hafthor Bjornsson. After some prolonging, the match finally took place in 2022, with Bjornsson coming out victorious. However, Hall was gracious in defeat and decided to move on. He is currently preparing for a bodybuilding show that should take place in late 2024. In order to prepare to the best of his abilities, Hall partnered up with some of his bodybuilding friends like Jay Cutler, Jamie Christian-Johal, Larry Wheels, and others to learn more about the principles of training for this sport.
As a Strongman, Eddie Hall was one of the biggest freaks in the sport, even becoming the first man to deadlift 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) in 2016. His stationary strength was off the charts and many believed that he could win more titles if he continued competing. However, Eddie realized that he was endangering his health and that there was no point in competing after becoming the World’s Strongest Man. He is now chasing other challenges and seems to be quite successful in achieving them.
Find complete coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, including exclusive interviews, event recaps, analysis, and results at our WSM coverage hub: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
Published: 18 April, 2023 | 5:30 PM EDT

2023 World’s Strongest Man Groups Revealed

2023 World’s Strongest Man Groups Revealed

The 2023 World’s Strongest Man contest is here, as just one sleep separates us from the start of the biggest Strongman competition in the world. With 30 athletes taking part, they first have to be divided into five groups of six athletes for the qualifying. They will remain in their groups for two days, before the two greatest athletes from each group progress to the finals. So, the groups are definitely an important factor of the competition, and they have just been revealed.
It is important to note that only the winner of the group will go straight to the finals. Consequently, the second and third place finishers in the group will battle against each other in a Stone-Off to determine who the second finalist is.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Groups
Group One

Konstantine Janashia — Georgia
Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine
Pa O’Dwyer — Ireland
Tom Stoltman — GBR
Bobby Thompson — USA
Eddie Williams — Australia

Group Two

Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou — Burkina Faso
Gavin Bilton — GBR
Fadi El Masri — Lebanon
Thomas Evans — USA
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine
Luke Stoltman — GBR

Group Three

Graham Hicks — GBR
Mitchell Hooper — Canada
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — Poland
Mathew Ragg — New Zealand
Spenser Remick — USA
Aivars Smaukstelis — Latvia

Group Four

Adam Bishop — GBR
Kevin Faires — USA
Rauno Heinla — Estonia
Gabriel Rheaume — Canada
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa
Brian Shaw — USA

Group Five

Evan Singleton — USA
Trey Mitchell — USA
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Iceland
Paul Smith — GBR
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — France
Mark Felix — GBR

Related: Brian Shaw Reveals How He Almost Lost His Leg In Preparation For 2023 World’s Strongest Man
The most important portion of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man for these groups will be the first two days. So, here is what events they will go through in the hopes to qualify for the finals.
Day One, April 19th — Qualifying

Event One — Loading Race – 8 a.m EST
Event Two — Deadlift Machine – 11:29 a.m. EST
Event Three — Log Ladder – 4:49 p.m. EST

Starting off on day one, the participants will be tasked with performing a loading race, which will drain every muscle group of their body. They will then move on to the Deadlift Machine, displaying their lower body and core strength. The athletes will then conclude the first day of the competition with a Log Ladder test to measure the strength of their upper body.
Day Two, April 20th — Qualifying

Event Four — Conan’s Wheel – 8 a.m. EST
Event Five — Kettlebell Toss – 1:20 p.m. EST
Special Event — Stone Off – 6:13 p.m. EST

Coming into day two of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, the athletes will once again start off with a pain-endurance event, the Conan’s Wheel. They will then move on to the Kettlebell Toss. At this point, the winner of the group will secure his place in the final, while the bottom two finishers will lose all chances of qualifying.
However, the second-place and third-place in each group will perform a Stone-Off. These athletes will be stationed face-to-face, with only a wooden beam between them. They will then lift and toss the Atlas Stone to the other man’s side until one of them is unable to do it anymore. The winner of the Stone-Off goes through to the finals, but significantly more tired than the winners of each group who do not perform the Stone-Off.
Day Three, April 22nd — Finals

Event One — Fingal’s Fingers – 8 a.m. EST
Event Two — Knaack Deadlift – 10:41 a.m. EST
Event Three — Reign Shield Carry – 2:18 p.m. EST

Day Four, April 23rd — Finals

Event Four — Max Dumbbell – 8 a.m. EST
Event Five — Vehicle Pull – 10:10 a.m. EST
Event Six — Atlas Stones – 1:54 p.m. EST

Related: Every Winner of The World’s Strongest Man Competition Since 1977
The 2023 World’s Strongest Man will not be live-streamed anywhere, but the footage will be broadcasted on CBS Sports Network and CBS Television Network starting on May 28th. However, we will cover every aspect of the competition, so make sure to come back.
Find complete coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, including exclusive interviews, event recaps, analysis, and results at our WSM coverage hub: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
Published: 18 April, 2023 | 3:16 PM EDT

How To Watch 2023 World’s Strongest Man Competition

How To Watch 2023 World’s Strongest Man Competition

The most exciting portion of a Strongman season is almost here, since the 2023 World’s Strongest Man is set to take place on April 19-23, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The four-day competition will feature 30 of the world’s greatest Strongmen, but only ten of the best performers after two days will go through to the finals. It is impossible to predict what the leaderboards could look like. So, the only way to find out is to follow or watch the competition.
In the same manner as previous years, the only way to experience 2023 World’s Strongest Man is to be present in Myrtle Beach. In spite of this, there is some good news for those attending the event in person, as there will be no admission charge.
Unfortunately, anyone who wants to follow the competition from the comfort of their home will have to wait until this summer. There won’t be a livestream available, but the full competition will be broadcasted by CBS Sports Network and CBS Television Network, beginning on May 28th.
In addition, Terry Hollands will be covering the event on the World’s Strongest Man YouTube channel, giving you insight from backstage.
Not to worry, we will cover the 2023 World’s Strongest Man live as well, from start to finish. All of the results, records, news, and much more will be available as soon as they happen.

Related: Brian Shaw Reveals How He Almost Lost His Leg In Preparation For 2023 World’s Strongest Man
2023 WSM Schedule
The full schedule for the 2023 World’s Strongest Man has been released already. So, here is when the action will take place.
Day One, April 19th — Qualifying

Event One — Loading Race – 8 a.m EST
Event Two — Deadlift Machine – 11:29 a.m. EST
Event Three — Log Ladder – 4:49 p.m. EST

Day Two, April 20th — Qualifying

Event Four — Conan’s Wheel – 8 a.m. EST
Event Five — Kettlebell Toss – 1:20 p.m. EST
Special Event — Stone Off – 6:13 p.m. EST

Day Three, April 22nd — Finals

Event One — Fingal’s Fingers – 8 a.m. EST
Event Two — Knaack Deadlift – 10:41 a.m. EST
Event Three — Reign Shield Carry – 2:18 p.m. EST

Day Four, April 23rd — Finals

Event Four — Max Dumbbell – 8 a.m. EST
Event Five — Vehicle Pull – 10:10 a.m. EST
Event Six — Atlas Stones – 1:54 p.m. EST

With the events and schedule determined, the only aspect left to look at is the roster. Luckily, the lineup of athletes is once again incredible, featuring three WSM champions and many credible challengers. Tom Stoltman is the reigning champion, and it remains to be seen if he can win his third consecutive title.
Read also: Every Winner of The World’s Strongest Man Competition Since 1977
2023 World’s Strongest Man Roster

Tom Stoltman — GBR
Pavlo Kordiyaka — Ukraine
Evan Singleton — USA
Mitchell Hooper — Canada
Trey Mitchell — USA
Adam Bishop — GBR
Aivars Smaukstelis — Latvia
Kevin Faires — USA
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Iceland
Paul Smith — GBR
Rauno Heinla — Estonia
Bobby Thompson — USA
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — Poland
Gavin Bilton — GBR
Spenser Remick — USA
Eddie Williams — Australia
Konstantine Janashia — Georgia
Graham Hicks — GBR
Luke Stoltman — GBR
Mathew Ragg — New Zealand
Gabriel Rheaume — Canada
Brian Shaw — USA
Jaco Schoonwinkel — South Africa
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — France
Mark Felix — GBR
Fadi El Masri — Lebanon
Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou — Burkina Faso
Pa O’Dwyer — Ireland
Thomas Evans — USA

Related: Pavlo Nakonechnyy Withdraws From 2023 World’s Strongest Man; Thomas Evans Steps In
It will take a lot of tactics to win the title of 2023 World’s Strongest Man, since the athletes need to conserve energy so that they can compete in the finals. So, it will be interesting to see who will be able to accomplish this task the best. Although there won’t be a livestream available, you can still stay up to date with the competition’s results, recap, and news through written content. Therefore, we will keep you posted on every update regarding the 2023 World’s Strongest Man.
Published: 18 April, 2023 | 2:05 PM EDT