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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.
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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.
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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.
Luke Stoltman Speaks On Leaked Call Regarding World’s Strongest Man And Giants Live
Luke Stoltman had a private conversation leaked and it has caused some controversy.
Luke Stoltman is one of the top competitors in Sacramento vying for the title of World’s Strongest Man this week. Unfortunately, the strongman is dealing with another issue that he recently decided to address.
This week, a conversation as leaked by Mark Boyd, who is a member of the World’s Ultimate Strongman organization. Stoltman was on the call speaking on some details about the World’s Strongest Man and Giants Live. In the conversation, it appears as though the group of three are discussing how groups are adjusted in a certain way for the World’s Strongest Man competition.
Stoltman recently shared a video on YouTube to speak on the action by Boyd, who seems to be interested in discrediting the competition. Just a small portion of this conversation was recorded and it did not tell the entire story.
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“At no point did I think my friends were recording the private conversation. And this conversation, by the way, it wasn’t just a minute conversation. It was about 30 minutes.”
READ MORE: 2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day One Results & Recap
Luke Stoltman on World’s Strongest Man
Luke Stoltman wanted to set the record straight about this conversation. He explains that the conversation took place in April 21. It might not be a coincidence that it was released the same week of the World’s Strongest Man.
“Unfortunately, I didn’t get a very good seeding at World’s Strongest Man, was a little annoyed at that. And just to prove a point. Last year, I won Europe’s Strongest Man and the World Tour Finals and surprise, surprise, I get great seedings at the World’s Strongest Man. It proves that the system does work in place,” Stoltman explained.
Stoltman continues to explain that he has received his seeding in the past based on his performances in Giants Live. He explained that he is under a retainer, like many athletes, and there is no corrupt business. This is a way for the company to protect itself, its athletes, and retain some of the best. Stoltman has competed in Giants Live to qualify for the World’s Strongest Man.
Giants Live has promoted the Stoltman brand, which is extremely popular led by Luke and his brother Tom Stoltman, who is the reigning champion at the World’s Strongest Man. Luke Stoltman finished his video by saying he as wrongly recorded and that his full focus is on the competition this week.
“The things I said were recorded wrongly. It was a private conversation. It was basically because I didn’t want to do World’s Ultimate Strongman.”
“That’s the bottom line. I’ve had a conversation with two friends that had wrongly recorded that conversation. I said things privately to them and they recorded that conversation…I will have nothing else to say in the matter. I have World’s Strongest Man to win. That is my main priority. That is my only priority this week.”
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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.
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Every Winner Of The World’s Strongest Man Competition
Photo via @thorbjornsson Instagram, @novikov_strong_wsm, and @tomstoltmanofficial Instagram
Get all the winners for World’s Strongest Man here!
Beginning in 1977, the big question was posed to the world- who is the world’s strongest man? It is an interesting question and one many people began to wonder. And so it began. The World’s Strongest Man event recruited some of the biggest and strongest athletes from around the world and for decades has entertained audiences as best it can. With insane events that see athletes lifting all sorts of objects, each year the world has been able to crown a winner.
But each year, the competition grows. Athletes show up looking bigger and stronger and the event has been forced to change how it operates as a result. To watch these men lift and pull and throw some of the craziest objects in efforts to be crowned World’s Strongest Man is something to marvel at. It is all so impressive to say the least.
We have compiled a list of the overall winners from World’s Strongest Man throughout the years so you can see just who made it to that top podium spot. An event unlike any other, it has seen plenty of people succeed in their personal goals, some fail in efforts to make it to the top, and the best athletes host the trophy high as they are crowned World’s Strongest Man.
2022 World’s Strongest Man
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man event is set to take place May 24-29 in Sacramento, California. Athletes will take on events like the Deadlift Ladder, Car Walks, Log Lift, and Bus Pulls in efforts to take home the top prize. Stacked with competition, this contest is bound to be amazing to watch.
World’s Strongest Man Winners
Bruce Wilhelm- 1977
Bruce Wilhelm- 1978
Don Reinhoudt- 1979
Bill Kazmaier- 1980
Bill Kazmaier- 1981
Bill Kazmaier- 1982
Geoff Capes- 1983
Jon Pall Sigmarsson- 1984
Geoff Capes- 1985
Jon Pall Sigmarsson- 1986
NOT HELD- 1987
Jon Pall Sigmarsson- 1988
Jamie Reeves- 1989
Jon Pall Sigmarrson- 1990
Magnus Ver Magnusson- 1991
Ted van der Parre- 1992
Gary Taylor- 1993
Magnus Ver Magnusson- 1994
Magnus Ver Magnusson- 1995
Magnus Ver Magnusson- 1996
Jouko Ahola- 1997
Magnus Samuelson- 1998
Jouko Ahola- 1999
Janne Virtanen- 2000
Svend Karlsen- 2001
Mariusz Pudzianowski- 2002
Mariusz Pudzianowski- 2003
Vasyl Virastyuk- 2004
Mariusz Pudzianowski- 2005
Phil Pfister- 2006
Mariusz Pudzianowski- 2007
Mariusz Pudzianowski- 2008
Zydrunas Savickas- 2009
Zydrunas Savickas- 2010
Brian Shaw- 2011
Zydrunas Savickas- 2012
Brian Shaw- 2013
Zydrunas Savickas- 2014
Brian Shaw- 2015
Brian Shaw- 2016
Eddie Hall- 2017
Hafthor Julius Bjornsson- 2018
Martins Licis- 2019
Oleksii Novikov- 2020
Tom Stoltman- 2021
Bruce Wilhelm- 1977-1978
Bruce Wilhelm won the first two contests and competed at the Pan-American Games in 1975 and the Olympics in 1976. He continued to stay involved with World’s Strongest Man for a time after he stopped competing.
Don Reinhoudt- 1979
Don Reinhoudt was a force in the powerlifting world until he retired in 1976. That love of competing never left and he wanted to continue that with World’s Strongest Man. And he did with this win in 1979.
Bill Kazmaier- 1980-1982
Bill Kazmaier was a big name in a few circuits and not only won three WSM events but also two International Powerlifting Federation World Championships. For these results, some call him one of the greatest strength athletes ever.
Related: A Breakdown: What To Look For At A Strongman Event
Geoff Capes- 1983, 1985
Geoff Capes won a couple WSM events but didn’t stop there. He also has wins at Europe’s Strongest Man and Britain’s Strongest Man as well.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson- 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990
This Icelandic strongman’s record speaks for itself and Jon Pall Sigmarsson is one of those WSM legends. Aside from his four wins here, he also is a two-time Europe’s Strongest Man winner and a five-time World Muscle Power Champion.
NOT HELD- 1987
Jamie Reeves- 1989
Jamie Reeves, like a lot of these WSM winners, also has wins at Britain’s Strongest Man and the World Muscle Power Championships. But this former coal miner proved he was a top strength athlete with this win in 1989.
Magnus Ver Magnusson- 1991, 1994-1996
Another force out of Iceland, Magnus Ver Magnusson took home four of these WSM titles. He also has his own Strongman event called the Magnus Ver Magnusson Classic where the winner qualifies for World’s Strongest Man.
Ted van der Parre- 1992
Ted van der Parre represents the Netherlands with this win in 1992. Along with this WSM win, he also is a multi-winner at Netherlands Strongest Man.
Gary Taylor- 1993
Gary Taylor was a bodybuilder and Olympic lifter, as well as a strongman. His win in 1993 was one of many at other contests until an injury forced him to retire from all Strongman competitions.
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Jouko Ahola- 1997, 1999
This two-time Finnish strongman may have won WSM twice, but Jouko Ahola has also starred in a number of films. Other notable finishes include wins at Europe’s Strongest Man and Finland’s Strongest Man.
Magnus Samuelson- 1998
Magnus Samuelson reached the WSM podium on a number of occasions with his only win coming in 1998. This strongman and actor had a great career in both, despite his failed mistake of turning down what could have been a great role in Gladiator.
Janne Virtanen- 2000
Janne Virtanen took home the top prize in 2000 and also has notable finishes at a number of other events like Finland’s Strongest Man, the Helsinki Grand Prix, and World Strongman Challenge.
Svend Karlsen- 2001
Svend Karlsen was not only a strongman, but a powerlifter and bodybuilder as well. He earned his IFBB pro card but when an injury took him out of contention, he turned to strongman and won WSM in 2001.
Mariusz Pudzianowski- 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2008
With five WSM titles, Mariusz Pudzianowski was a force in the world of strongman. During this stretch of WSM contest, Pudzianowski definitely had the target on his back but kept fighting and winning in impressive fashion.
Vasyl Virastyuk- 2004
Coming out of Ukraine, Vasyl Virastyuk is a six-time Ukraine’s Strongest Man winner and winner of the 2004 WSM event. He is also more than just a lifter, having been sworn in as a member of Ukraine’s parliament in 2021.
Phil Pfister- 2006
Phil Pfister was the first American to win WSM since 1982 when Bill Kazmaier took home the title. After retiring, he has been seen in film and television, as well as acting as a commentator for WSM events.
Zydrunas Savickas- 2009-2010, 2012, 2014
Zydrunas Savickas has been around the sport a long time and is also seen as one of the best strength athletes. His four wins at WSM don’t lie, and neither do his 8 wins at the Arnold Strongman Classic and 16 wins at Lithuania’s Strongest Man.
Brian Shaw- 2011, 2013, 2015-2016
Brian Shaw has 26 international wins and joins the list of other notable and decorated strongmen. An impressive list of accomplishments throughout his career, one notable is his win at the Arnold Strongman Classic and World’s Strongest Man in the same year, which he has done twice.
Eddie Hall- 2017
Eddie Hall took home the WSM prize in 2017, but has notable wins at UK’s Strongest Man, Britain’s Strongest Man, and England’s Strongest Man. Aside from his lifting career, he has also appeared in film and television and stays active outside of sport.
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Hafthor Julius Bjornsson- 2018
Best known for his role as The Mountain on HBO’s Game of Thrones, Hafthor Julius Bjornsson has 30 international wins and was the first to win the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe’s Strongest Man, and World’s Strongest Man contests in the same year. He also boxed fellow WSM winner Eddie Hall and won by unanimous decision.
Martins Licis- 2019
Martins Licis most recently won the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic and is a force in the lifting world. His WSM win in 2019 is matched by his on screen appearances in TV and commercials, which are highly entertaining.
Oleksii Novikov- 2020
Oleksii Novikov represented Ukraine well and took home the top prize nearly 16 years after fellow Ukrainian Vasyl Virastyuk did in 2004. Despite having certain training setbacks given his draft status in 2022, he won Europe’s Strongest Man in impressive fashion.
Tom Stoltman- 2021
Tom Stoltman was the first ever winner from Scotland and follows in his brother Luke’s footsteps as a strongman and real contender. He also has notable wins at Britain’s Strongest Man and Scotland’s Strongest Man and continues to be a real force in the lifting world.
Wrap Up
The World’s Strongest Man competition is one to marvel at for what these athletes put themselves through in order to be the best. When it comes down to it, what you will find is a seriously competitive event full of insane tests of strength and sheer will with amazing athletes willing to take on the challenge. Tune into World’s Strongest Man and see which athlete takes home the top prize and add their name to the list of World’s Strongest Man legends.
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*Images courtesy of Hafthor Julius Bjornsson Instagram, Oleksii Novikov Instagram, and Tom Stoltman 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
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Hafthor Bjornsson Throws It Back To Strongman With 705.4-Pound Deadlifts For Two Reps
Hafthor Bjornsson shows that he still has super-human strength.
Hafthor Bjornsson is one of the top strongmen of all-time. The former World’s Strongest Man champion recently took some time away from the sport in order to train as a boxer. Bjornsson lost a significant amount of weight and built a shredded physique. He decided to show that he still has the super-human strength that made him an elite competitor in strongman.
Bjornsson took to Instagram to share a deadlift video during a recent training session. He was able to move 705.4 pounds for two reps. This is no surprise given the fact that Bjornsson currently holds the deadlift world record of 501kg (1,045lbs).
Hafthor Bjornsson set the deadlift world record in 2020. He famously lifted one kilogram more than Eddie Hall, who became the first athlete to officially deadlift 500kg (1,102lb). This was just one chapter of the long-standing rivalry between the two elite strongmen.
Hafthor Bjornsson vs. Eddie Hall
This rivalry dates back to 2017 when Hall defeated Bjornsson in the World’s Strongest Man competition. Bjornsson was unhappy with the results and believed that he should have been named the winner. The very next year, Bjornsson was able to take home the title.
The deadlift world record was just the icing on the cake that the two needed moving forward. This led to a highly-anticipated meeting in the boxing ring. Both athletes underwent huge physique transformations in order to compete. In the end, it was Bjornsson who picked up a unanimous victory.
Hafthor Bjornsson left the door open for a possible rematch but laid out certain terms for Hall to reach. Hall had to donate $100,000 to the charity of Bjornsson’s choice and get a tattoo of the words “World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Julius Bjornsson.” Hall met all requirements but there are no talks of a rematch just yet.
Hafthor Bjornsson’s Future
If Hall is not the next opponent for Hafthor Bjornsson, it will be interesting to see if he can get a fight together with Martyn Ford.
Of course, Ford’s bout with the Iranian Hulk fell through for reasons outside of the ring. Ford was concerned with the mental health of Sajad Gharibi and decided to call things off. He commented on Bjornsson’s fighting styles following the match with Hall and many believe that this would be an exciting match to see.
Ford has yet to make his debut in the ring while Bjornsson has plenty of experience now. It is unknown if and when Bjornsson will return to the ring. It is even more unknown who a possible opponent could be.
One thing we do now is that Bjornsson still has the strength that made him one of the most-decorated strongmen of all-time. It will be interesting to see if he continues to train with massive weight in the gym and how high his numbers could go moving forward.
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