Since 1977, some of the strongest men on the planet have gathered to lift unfathomably heavy objects for a simple, singular purpose: Find out who the World’s Strongest Man is. This year, 30 contestants will meet and compete in Myrtle Beach, SC, from May 1-5. And on May 5th, Tom Stoltman was crowned the 2024 World’s Strongest Man.
BarBend’s correspondent Roger Lockridge has been bringing you event recaps, breaking news, and analyses from Myrtle Beach. To watch the full event, you’ll have to wait for coverage in the US to air on CBS and CBS Sports later in the summer; UK residents won’t be able to watch the event until the end of the year. For now, dive into our extensive event coverage right here.
2024 World’s Strongest Man | Finals Stage Leaderboard
After being the only man to hoist all five Atlas stones, Tom Stoltman is officially the 2024 World’s Strongest Man.
1 | Tom Stoltman (Great Britain) | 53 |
2 | Mitchell Hooper (Canada) | 47.5 |
3 | Evan Singleton (United States) | 36 |
4 | Matthew Ragg (New Zealand) | 35.5 |
5 | Tristain Hoath (Canada) | 33.5 |
6 | Wesley Derwinsky (Canada) | 31 |
7 | Austin Andrade (Mexico) | 30.5 |
8 | Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine) | 27 |
9 | Luke Stoltman (Great Britain) | 19.5 |
10 | Aivars Šmaukstelis (Latvia) | 12.5 |
Day Four Results
The final day of the 2024 WSM started with rain greeting fans and athletes alike. Here were the last three events athletes took on.
- Finals Event 4: Reign Total Body Fuel Conan’s Wheel — 10:00 AM
- Finals Event 5: BFGoodrich Tires HD Terrain Deadlift — 12:00 PM
- Finals Event 6: Atlas Stones — 3:30 PM
Reign Total Body Fuel Conan’s Wheel Results
Strongman fans are likely familiar with this classic. This year’s Conan’s Wheel, as ever, forced athletes to dig deep right from the start, as they had to lift up a handle attached to a wagon that has 250 kilograms (551 pounds) in it. Then, they walked in a circle for as long as they could until they dropped it. The athlete with the longest distance (most degrees) won.
[Read More: 2024 WSM “Reign Total Body Fuel Conan’s Wheel” Results]
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 922 degrees
- Mitchell Hooper — 821 degrees
- Tom Stoltman — 777 degrees
- Matthew Ragg — 748 degrees
- Wesley Derwinsky — 643 degrees
- Tristain Hoath — 643 degrees
- Evan Singleton — 598 degrees
- Luke Stoltman — 527 degrees
- Austin Andrade — 526 degrees
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 486 degrees
BFGoodrich Tires HD Terrain Deadlift Results
Outside of strongman, you can pretty much be certain that if your barbell is loaded, it’ll be with weight plates or bumper plates. But in strongman competitions, sometimes, the bar will be loaded with tires.
In this event, the athletes were tasked with hefting 324 kilograms (825 pounds), standing on blocks to give them a greater range of motion against the big tires. The bar is stiff, with no whip or give, providing the athletes with yet another challenge as they fought for max reps in 60 seconds.
[Read More: 2024 WSM “BFGoodrich Tires HD Terrain Deadlift” Results]
- Matthew Ragg — 8 reps
- Tristain Hoath — 7 reps (T-second)
- Tom Stoltman — 7 reps (T-second)
- Austin Andrade — 6 reps (T-fourth)
- Wesley Derwinsky — 6 reps (T-fourth)
- Mitchell Hooper — 6 reps (T-fourth)
- Evan Singleton — 5 reps
- Luke Stoltman — 4 reps
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 3 reps
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 1 rep
Atlas Stones Results
The Atlas Stones are a classic strongman event for a reason. In this case, as in years past, it would determine the champion. Competitors faced down five Atlas stones, ranging from 140 to 210 kilograms (308 to 462 pounds). In 60 seconds, athletes had to hoist the stones up onto their podiums from lightest to heaviest.
The current champion, Tom Stoltman, was appropriately the only man on the floor to heft all five stones into their places.
[Read More: 2024 WSM Finals Event 6 “Atlas Stones” Results]
- Tom Stoltman — 38.14 seconds
- Mitchell Hooper — 4 in 37.35 seconds
- Tristain Hoath — 4 in 43.79 seconds
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 4 in 44.58 seconds
- Matthew Ragg — 4 in 49.93 seconds
- Austin Andrade — 3 in 24.42 seconds
- Evan Singleton — 3 in 29.09 seconds
- Wesley Derwinsky — 3 in 30.8 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 3 in 32.88 seconds
- Luke Stoltman — 3 in 36.09 seconds
Day Three Results
Day three (aka the first day of the Finals Stage) is in the books. Here’s what went down.
- Finals Event 1: KNAACK Giant’s Medley — 10:00 AM
- Finals Event 2: Max Axle Press — 1:00 PM
- Finals Event 3: Keg Toss — 4:00 PM
KNAACK Giant’s Medley Results
In this medley, or race, athletes put their strength and stamina to the test. First, they had to carry a 454-kilogram (1,000-pound) yoke down a 20-meter course. Coming back in the opposite direction, the finalists had to pull off a frame carry, weighing 330 kilograms (728 pounds). The athlete who completed both hauls fastest, won.
[Read More: 2024 WSM KNAACK Giant’s Medley Results]
- Evan Singleton — 30.21 seconds
- Austin Andrade — 40.61 seconds
- Tom Stoltman — 41.26 seconds
- Wesley Derwinsky — 59.2 seconds
- Tristain Hoath — 35.54 meters
- Mitchell Hooper — 34.59 meters
- Matthew Ragg — 28.9 meters
- Luke Stoltman — 27.43 meters
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 21.96 meters
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 20.99 meters
Max Axle Press Results
The second event of the WSM 2024 Finals Stage is now wrapped. The Max Axle Press event saw the athletes come face to face with an axle barbell and clean & press it to lockout. With an opening weight of 170 kilograms (375 pounds), athletes who successfully hefted it moved on to the next weight (10 kilograms heavier, at 180 kilos or 396 pounds). The rounds went on until an event victor emerged.
[Read More: 2024 WSM Max Axle Press Results]
- Mitchell Hooper — 4 reps (210 kilograms) (T-first)
- Tom Stoltman — 4 reps (210 kilograms) (T-first)
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 4 reps (200 kilograms)
- Evan Singleton — 3 reps (190 kilograms)
- Austin Andrade — 3 reps (190 kilograms)
- Luke Stoltman — 3 reps (190 kilograms)
- Tristain Hoath — 2 reps (180 kilograms)
- Matthew Ragg — 1 rep (170 kilograms)
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — no lift
- Wesley Derwinsky — no lift
Keg Toss Results
After two of three events at the 2024 WSM Finals, Tom Stoltman was leading the field. The last event of the day, the Keg Toss for Height, just kicked off at 4:00 PM.
For this event, athletes were tasked with tossing a 15-kilogram (33-pound) keg as high as they could over a crossbar. After all Finalists attempted a throw, the bar was raised a little bit higher. The strongman that tossed the keg over the highest bar won the event. If an athlete failed to clear the bar with the keg after taking three attempts in a 60-second period, they were eliminated.
The top three men (Tom Stoltman, Hooper, and Derwinsky) all set a new world record in the event, eclipsing Brian Shaw’s record by one centimeter.
[Read More: 2024 WSM Keg Toss Results]
- Tom Stoltman — 5 reps (7.76 meters) (T-first)
- Mitchell Hooper — 5 reps (7.76 meters) (T-first)
- Wesley Derwinsky — 5 reps (7.76 meters) (T-first)
- Evan Singleton — 4 reps (7.5 meters)
- Matthew Ragg — 3 reps (7 meters) (T-fifth)
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 3 reps (7 meters) (T-fifth)
- Austin Andrade — 2 reps (6.5 meters) (T-seventh)
- Luke Stoltman — 2 reps (6.5 meters) (T-seventh)
- Tristain Hoath — 1 rep (6 meters)
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — no toss
2024 World’s Strongest Man | Group Stage Leaderboard
The Group stage occurs during the first two days of the WSM and will decide the 10 final athletes. All competitors got a rest day on May 3rd; the finals occur from May 4th to 5th.
Group 1
1 | Tristain Hoath (Canada) | 25 |
2 | Luke Stoltman (United Kingdom) | 21.5 |
3 | Eddie Williams (Australia) | 21.5 |
4 | Trey Mitchell (United States) | 17 |
5 | Kevin Faires (United States) | 14.5 |
6 | Oskar Ziółkowski (Poland) | 5.5 |
Group 2
1 | Mitchell Hooper (Canada) | 25.5 |
2 | Ondrej Fojtu (Czech Republic) | 22.5 |
3 | Austin Andrade (Mexico) | 20 |
4 | Spenser Remick (United States) | 16.5 |
5 | Nicolas Cambi (Italy) | 10.5 |
6 | Gavin Bilton (Great Britain) | WD |
Group 3
1 | Mathew Ragg (New Zealand) | 23 |
2 | Adam Bishop (Great Britain) | 20.5 |
3 | Aivars Šmaukstelis (Latvia) | 20 |
4 | Thomas Evans (United States) | 17 |
5 | Rob Kearney (United States) | 15 |
6 | Pa O’Dwyer (Ireland) | 9.5 |
Group 4
1 | Evan Singleton (United States) | 22 |
2 | Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine) | 18 |
3 | Marcus Crowder (United States) | 17.5 |
4 | Kane Francis (Great Britain) | 16.5 |
5 | Rauno Heinla (Estonia) | 15 |
6 | Evans Nana (Ghana) | 15 |
Group 5
1 | Tom Stoltman (Great Britain) | 23.5 |
2 | Wesley Derwinsky (Canada) | 21.5 |
3 | Jaco Schoonwinkel (South Africa) | 21 |
4 | Adam Roszkowski (Poland) | 17.5 |
5 | Nathan Goltry (United States) | 16.5 |
6 | Bobby Thompson (United States) | WD |
Day Two Results
After today, we learned the 10 finalists heading into May 4th and May 5th. Notably, Bobby Thompson withdrew due to an undisclosed injury, as did Gavin Bilton. The weather in Myrtle Beach was a high of 78 degrees with humidity and partial sun. Here were the day’s three events:
- Globe Viking Press at 9 am EST
- Car Walk at 1 pm EST
- Stone-Off at 5 pm EST.
Globe Viking Press Results
Day Two of competition started with the Globe Viking Press, which had the athletes press a 150-kilogram (330-pound) globe with handles to an overhead lockout, waiting for the down signal from their ref. Before they began their next rep, they had to bring the handles down below their ears. The win would be taken by the athlete to accumulate the most reps in 60 seconds. As an added layer of strength, competitors weren’t allowed to bend their knees during the press.
Ahead of starting Group 2’s heat, Gavin Bilton’s withdrawal from competition was announced, following his accepting medical advice to not continue the event.
[Read More: 2024 WSM Viking Globe Press Results]
Group 1
- Trey Mitchell (USA) — 16 reps
- Tristain Hoath (CA) — 15 reps
- Kevin Faires (USA) — 11 reps
- Luke Stoltman (GB) — 11 reps
- Eddie Williams (AUS) — 10 reps (T-fifth)
- Oskar Ziółkowski (POL) — 10 reps (T-fifth)
Group 2
- Ondrej Fojtu (CZ) — 15 reps
- Mitchell Hooper (CA) — 14 reps
- Austin Andrade (MX) — 12 reps
- Nicolas Cambi (IT) — 13 reps (T-fourth)
- Spenser Remick (USA) — 13 reps (T-fourth)
- Gavin Bilton (GB) — Withdrawn
Group 3
- Thomas Evans (USA) — 17 reps
- Aivars Šmaukstelis (LVA) — 14 reps
- Mathew Ragg (NZ) — 12 reps
- Rob Kearney (USA) — 11 reps
- Pa O’Dwyer (IRL) — 7 reps
- Adam Bishop (GB) — 7 reps
Group 4
- Evan Singleton (USA) — 16 reps
- Pavlo Kordiyaka (UA) — 14 reps
- Marcus Crowder (USA)— 12 reps
- Kane Francis (GB)— 12 reps
- Rauno Heinla (EST)— 9 reps
- Evans Nana (GHA)— 8 reps
Group 5
- Tom Stoltman (UK) — 14 reps
- Adam Roszkowski (POL) — 14 reps
- Wesley Derwinsky (CAN) — 13 reps
- Nathan Goltry (USA) — 13 reps
- Jaco Schoonwinkel (SA) — 12 reps
- Bobby Thompson (USA) — WD
Car Walk Results
A fan favorite, athletes carried a 1,000-pound frame laded with a Volkswagen beetle and took it down a 20-meter course as quickly as possible. There was a 60-second time cap on the event. The fastest to finish the course would win, and distance would be scored for athletes who didn’t complete the 20 meters.
Soon-to-be-retired Rob Kearney had a special moment with the crowd when he won the event for Group 3, blazing through the course in 12.07 seconds flat. The “World’s Strongest Gay” took his time savoring the moment before his retirement along with an appreciative crowd and fellow athletes.
[Read More: 2024 WSM Car Walk Results]
Group 1
- Eddie Williams (AUS) — 14.06 seconds
- Tristain Hoath (CAN) — 23.2 seconds
- Luke Stoltman (UK) — 24.14 seconds
- Trey Mitchell (USA) — 16.77 meters
- Kevin Faires (USA) — 12.91 meters
- Oskar Ziółkowski (POL) — 0.52 meters
Group 2
- Spenser Remick (USA) — 20.87 seconds
- Austin Andrade (MEX) — 24.13 seconds
- Nicolas Cambi (ITA) — 35.69 seconds
- Mitchell Hooper (CAN) — 3.3 meters
- Ondrej Fojtu (CZE) — 2.01 meters
Group 3
- Rob Kearney (USA) — 12.07 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis (LVA) — 17.07 seconds
- Mathew Ragg (NZ) — 19.17 seconds
- Thomas Evans (USA) — 55.58 seconds
- Adam Bishop (UK) — 15.2 meters
- Pa O’Dwyer (IRL) — 0
Group 4
- Evans Nana (GHA) — 18.36 seconds
- Marcus Crowder (USA) — 22.23 seconds
- Kane Francis (GB) — 23.56 seconds
- Pavlo Kordiyaka (UA) — 29.89 seconds
- Rauno Heinla (EST) — 8.75 meters
- Evan Singleton (USA) — 0*
Group 5
- Adam Roszkowski (POL) — 22.43 seconds
- Wesley Derwinsky (CAN) — 22.59 seconds
- Jaco Schoonwinkel (SA) — 28.41 seconds
- Nathan Goltry (USA) — 36.98 seconds
- Tom Stoltman (UK) — 2.7 meters
Stone-Off Results
The iconic Stone-Off is a WSM staple. Here’s how it worked: Six stones, weighing from 140 to 200 kilograms (308 to 440 pounds), sat in front of posts. The athlete in third place began by lifting the first Atlas Stone over the post to the other side; the athlete in second place returned the stone. The two competitors went back and forth, ascending to a heavier stone until they reached the heaviest one.
If all six stones were completed by both athletes, they’d pass the final stone back and forth until one could no longer continue. To the Finals would go the victor.
[Read More: 2024 WSM Stone-Off Results]
- Group 1: Luke Stoltman def. Eddie Williams
- Group 2: Austin Andrade def. Ondrej Fojtu
- Group 3: Aivars Šmaukstelis def. Thomas Evans
- Group 4: Pavlo Kordiyaka def. Marcus Crowder
- Group 5: Wesley Derinsky def. Jaco Schoonwinkel
Day One Results
The athletes were met with temperamental weather on Day One of the competition. After a tumultuous few days and weeks leading up to the competition in which several top contenders had to drop out, athletes and fans alike were eager to get going. Here are the events they battled through:
- Webster Stones at 9 am EST
- Deadlift Ladder at 1 pm EST
- Sandbag Steeplechase at 4 pm EST.
Webster Stones Results
For the first event, the athletes had to carry two stones — one weighing 250 pounds, the other 300 pounds — as far as possible within the limit. Since this is a new event at WSM, the winner would officially hold the WSM record for the Webster Stones.
When all was done and dusted on the first event of the week, Eddie Williams emerged with both the event victory and the sparkling new WSM record.
[Read More: 2024 WSM Webster Stone Results]
Group 1
- Eddie Williams (AUS) — 46.45 meters
- Luke Stoltman (GB) — 33.12 meters
- Kevin Faires (USA) — 32.59 meters
- Tristain Hoath (CA) — 31.8 meters
- Trey Mitchell (USA) — 12.78 meters
- Oskar Ziółkowski (POL) — 10.66 meters
Group 2
- Mitchell Hooper (CA) — 40 meters (T-first)
- Ondrej Fojtu (CZ) — 40 meters (T-first)
- Austin Andrade (MX) — 29.59 meters
- Spenser Remick (USA) — 27.79 meters
- Gavin Bilton (GB) — 25.27 meters
- Nicolas Cambi (IT) — 14.69 meters
Group 3
- Adam Bishop (GB) — 35.29 meters
- Aivars Šmaukstelis (LVA) — 32.56 meters
- Mathew Ragg (NZ) — 21.93 meters
- Thomas Evans (USA) — 21.66 meters
- Rob Kearney (USA) — 20.35 meters
- Pa O’Dwyer (IRL) — 16.65 meters
Group 4
- Evan Singleton (USA) — 40 meters
- Marcus Crowder (USA) — 35.92 meters
- Rauno Heinla (EST) — 27.55 meters
- Pavlo Kordiyaka (UA) — 25.79 meters
- Kane Francis (GB) — 21.38 meters
- Evans Nana (GHA) — 20.16 meters
Group 5
- Jaco Schoonwinkel (SA) — 31.75 meters
- Tom Stoltman (GB) — 29.74 meters
- Wesley Derwinsky (CA) — 29.36 meters
- Nathan Goltry (USA) — 24.56 meters
- Adam Roszkowski (POL) — 22.62 meters
- Bobby Thompson (USA) — 20 meters
Deadlift Ladder
Athletes raced to deadlift five barbells loaded with 661-, 705-, 750-, 793-, and 841-pounds, respectively. If they couldn’t do all five, the fastest time with weights completed was scored. The time cap was 60 seconds.
[Read More: 2024 WSM Deadlift Ladder Results]
Group 1
- Tristain Hoath (CA) — 49.68 seconds
- Eddie Williams (AUS) — 58.07 seconds
- Luke Stoltman (GB) — Four in 30.86 seconds
- Kevin Faires (USA) — Four in 42.35 seconds
- Trey Mitchell (USA) — Four in 49.72 seconds
- Oskar Ziółkowski (POL) — Three in 46.35 seconds
Group 2
- Mitchell Hooper (CA) — 36.54 seconds
- Austin Andrade (MX) — 51.14 seconds
- Ondrej Fojtu (CZ) — Four in 32.51 seconds
- Gavin Bilton (GB) — Four in 38.23 seconds
- Nicolas Cambi (IT) — Four in 46.48 seconds
- Spenser Remick (USA) — Four in 53.52 seconds
Group 3
- Adam Bishop (GB) — 27.17 seconds
- Mathew Ragg (NZ) — 30.72 seconds
- Thomas Evans (USA) — 52.53 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis (LVA) — Four in 35.88 seconds
- Pa O’Dwyer (IRL) — Four in 40.11 seconds
- Rob Kearney (USA) — Three in 29.22 seconds
Group 4
- Rauno Heinla (EST) — 40.27 seconds
- Evan Singleton (USA) — 44.55 seconds
- Marcus Crowder (USA) — Four in 43.7 seconds
- Kane Francis (GB) — Four in 26.98 seconds
- Evans Nana (GHA) — Four in 31.59 seconds
- Pavlo Kordiyaka (UA) — Three in 26.64 seconds
Group 5
- Wesley Derwinsky (CA) — 45.9 seconds
- Tom Stoltman (GB) — 46.48 seconds
- Jaco Schoonwinkel (SA) — Four in 29.87 seconds
- Nathan Goltry (USA) — Four in 48.12 seconds
- Adam Roszkowski (POL) — Three in 37.35 seconds
- Bobby Thompson (USA) — WD
Sandbag Steeplechase
Three sandbags weighed 176 to 264 pounds. The athletes had to carry each bag to a log to throw it over. They then went to the other side, picked up the bag again, and ran to the podium at the end of the course. They did this with all three bags, but they could do them in any order they liked. Each segment was timed. The fastest time or furthest distance in 90 seconds determined the winners.
[Read More: 2024 WSM Sandbag Steeplechase Results]
Group 1
- Tristain Hoath (CA) — 1:03.36 seconds
- Luke Stoltman (GB) — 1:04.16 seconds
- Trey Mitchell (USA) — 1:13.92 seconds
- Eddie Williams (AUS) — Five segments in 57.95 seconds
- Kevin Faires (USA) — Five segments in 58.33 seconds
- Oskar Ziółkowski (POL) — Four segments in 54.85 seconds
Group 2
- Mitchell Hooper (CA) — 53.54 seconds
- Ondrej Fojtu (CZ) — 1:02.91 seconds
- Spenser Remick (USA) — Five segments in 1:06.41 seconds
- Austin Andrade (MX) — Five segments in 1:05.09 seconds
- Gavin Bilton (GB) — Three segments in 34.32 seconds
- Nicolas Cambi (IT) — 0
Group 3
- Mathew Ragg (NZ) — 1:00.1 seconds
- Adam Bishop (GB) — Five segments in 58.7 seconds
- Pa O’Dwyer (IRL) — Five segments in 1:06.62 seconds
- Rob Kearney (USA) — Five segments in 1:12.1 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis (LVA) — Four segments in 43.85 seconds
- Thomas Evans (USA) — Three segments in 35.46 seconds
Group 4
- Pavlo Kordiyaka (UA) — 57.58 seconds
- Evan Singleton (USA) — 1:11.01 seconds
- Evans Nana (GHA) — Five segments in 1:01.82 seconds
- Kane Francis (GB) — Four segments in 36.23 seconds
- Marcus Crowder (USA) — Four segments in 36.65 seconds
- Rauno Heinla (EST) — Four segments in 59.13 seconds
Group 5
- Tom Stoltman (GB) — 53.69 seconds
- Jaco Schoonwinkel (SA) — 1:08.39 seconds
- Nathan Goltry (USA) — 1:14.95 seconds
- Wesley Derwinsky (CA) — Five segments in 57.23 seconds
- Adam Roszkowski (POL) — Five segments in 1:05.76 seconds
- Bobby Thompson (USA) — Withdrawn
Events and Schedule
You can find details for both the Qualifying Events and Finals below, along with their day and time. Note that all times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Qualifying Stage — Day One (Wednesday, May 1)
- Qualifying Event 1: Webster Stones — 9:00 am
- Qualifying Event 2: Deadlift Ladder — 1:00 pm
- Qualifying Event 3: Sandbag Steeplechase — 4:00 pm
Qualifying Stage — Day Two (Thursday, May 2)
- Qualifying Event 4: Globe Viking Press — 9:00 am
- Qualifying Event 5: Car Walk — 1:00 pm
- Qualifying Event 6: Stone-Off — 5:00 pm
Finals Stage — Day One (Saturday, May 4)
- Finals Event 1: KNAACK Giant’s Medley — 10:00 am
- Finals Event 2: Max Axle Press — 11:30 am
- Finals Event 3: Keg Toss — 3:00 pm
Finals Stage — Day Two (Sunday, May 5)
- Finals Event 4: Reign Total Body Fuel Conan’s Wheel — 10:00 am
- Finals Event 5: BFGoodrich Tires HD Terrain Deadlift — 12:00 pm
- Finals Event 6: Atlas Stones — 3:00 pm
Athlete Withdrawals
- Bobby Thompson (USA): Thompson withdrew due to an undisclosed injury. According to BarBend‘s on-the-ground reporter, Roger Lockridge, Thompson aggravated an existing injury during the Webster Stones.
- Gavin Bilton (GB): Bilton withdrew on the morning of Day Two. Lockridge reports that Bilton heeded the medical team’s advice to withdraw.
- Adam Bishop (GB): Bishop, who was second in his group, withdrew due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.
How to Watch the 2024 World’s Strongest Man
You’ll need to monitor this leaderboard while the competition is underway if you want to stay in the loop. To watch the entire competition, CBS and the CBS Sports Network will air footage from the contest all summer long, with event coverage starting on in the summer. These episodes will also stream live on Paramount+.
Spectators in the UK will have to wait until December when the competition airs on Channel 5.
[Read: How to Watch the 2024 World’s Strongest Man]
Every WSM Winner
- 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)
- Mitchell Hooper (2023)
FAQs
How can I watch the 2024 World’s Strongest Man?
You can’t watch it live. World’s Strongest Man is made for TV. The entire competition will air on the CBS Sports Network in the U.S. beginning on May 28, 2023. In the U.K., the contest will air on Channel 5 in December.
Who won the World’s Strongest Man last year?
Mitchell Hooper of Canada won last year’s World’s Strongest Man.
Other past winners competing in the 2024 WSM include Tom Stoltman of Scotland. “The Albatross” won the contest in 2021 and 2022.
How is strongman scored?
First place can earn as many points as there are competitors. In the Qualifying stage, you can earn a maximum of six points (since six athletes are in each group). First place gets six points; second gets five, and so on. In the Finals, where there will be 10 competitors in total, first place gets 10 points; second gets nine; third gets eight, and so on.
In the event of a tie, points are split. If two athletes tie for second, you would add up the second and third-place points and divide by two. So, in the WSM Finals, two athletes who tie for second earn 8.5 points each (nine plus eight divided by two).
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