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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
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
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