And that's a wrap for day two of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition. There is one day left of the qualifying stage, where the remaining roster, broken up into five groups, will ... Continue Reading
All Aboard — Hansson Smokes Train Push at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
It is fitting that the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest would feature a train pull event. After all, it took place in the Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA, home to the California State ... Continue Reading
Shaw, Novikov, Pritchett Victorious In Fingal’s Fingers at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The first event of Day Two of the 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition was the Fingal's Fingers. This is the event's first appearance since 2017 when Brian Shaw scored the fastest time by ... Continue Reading
Chris van der Linde Withdraws From 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The 2021 World’s Strongest Man has seen a fourth athlete withdraw from the competition. Following the exits of Graham Hicks, Luke Richardson, and Terry Hollands, South Africa's Chris van der Linde has ... Continue Reading
2021 Arnold Classic Physique, Bikini, Fitness Athletes Announced
While many strength sports fans have been focused on the 2021 World’s Strongest Man in Sacramento, CA, bodybuilding fans have their own reasons to be excited this week, thanks to news out of Columbus, OH. ... Continue Reading
Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlifts 440 Kilograms (970 Pounds) Without a Lifting Suit
Most of the attention in the strongman space currently is on the 2021 World's Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA. However, there are several strongmen not competing in that competition this year that ... Continue Reading
Janashia, Stoltman, Caron Lead After Day One of 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition is underway. The entire event will occur from June 15-20 in Sacramento, CA. The first three days of WSM will be the qualifying stage, where the 25 athletes ... Continue Reading
Luke Richardson Withdraws From 2021 World’s Strongest Man Due to Biceps Injury
2020 Europe’s Strongest Man Luke Richardson has suffered what is thought to be a biceps injury during the first event of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA. Richardson was ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The 2021 World's Strongest Man contest is set for June 15-20 at the Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA. In total, 25 athletes will compete for the ultimate title in strength sports. Nineteen ... Continue Reading
2021 Arnold Classic USA Bodybuilding Competitors Announced
A bodybuilding season doesn’t seem complete without the Arnold Classic, which is why so many fans were pleased when the news was announced that this year’s edition will happen on Sept. 25, 2021, in ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Nick Hadge Pull a 905-Pound Deadlift Without a Suit
Nick Hadge took a big leap in his strongman career. On June 13, 2021, he deadlifted 410.5 kilograms (905 pounds) without a lifting suit or knee sleeves. In addition to surpassing the 900-pound milestone, ... Continue Reading
Update: Ervin Toots to Replace Injured Graham Hicks at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
On June 14, 2021, strongman Graham Hicks of the UK announced on Instagram that he is withdrawing from the World's Strongest Man competition. Hicks aggravated an existing groin injury during equipment tests ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nabil Lahlou (67.5KG) Deadlifts Unofficial World Record 315 Kilograms (694.5 Pounds) In Training
It's not every day a lifter walks into their gym without lifting straps, knee sleeves, or a lifting suit, loads 4.7 times their body weight onto a barbell, and deadlifts it casually off the floor. Of ... Continue Reading
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Refugee Olympic Team Members Announced
Tuesday, June 8, 2021, marked a special day for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. According to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) announcement, 29 athletes from 11 different countries were named to ... Continue Reading
WPPO Partners With Kit Us Out to Donate Singlets and Tracksuits to Paralympic Games Athletes
The World Para Powerlifting Organization (WPPO) is partnering with the charity organization Kit Us Out to donate brand new singlets and tracksuits to developing countries that qualify for the 2021 ... Continue Reading
Strongman Gabriel Peña Deadlifts a 900-Pound Triple In Prep for World Record Attempt
The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is set for June 15-20 at the Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA. Gabriel Peña made his WSM debut in 2020, but it was cut short when he withdrew from ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sawyer Klatt (105KG) Deadlifts 3.3 Kilograms Over IPF Junior World Record In Training
After intense competition, many athletes might take a week or two off, give their bodies a break, and relax for a bit. Not Sawyer Klatt. The 19-year-old powerlifter who competes in the 105-kilogram ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Will Allow In-Person Spectators
Good news, strongman fans: The 2021 World's Strongest Man will allow spectators. In an Instagram post made on June 7, 2021, WSM stated that they've decided to open the venue up to fans with updated health ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Dmytro Chumak Provisionally Suspended for Doping Bribery Allegations
Ukrainian Weightlifter Dmytro Chumak has been charged with three violations of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Anti-Doping Rules for attempts to "evade and bribe" doping control officers, ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Kevin Oak Squat 505 Pounds 20 Times In 60 Seconds
When it comes to head-turning lifts in the gym, Kevin Oak should always be in the field of vision. Previously, he deadlifted a 363-kilogram (800-pound) triple, squatted a 365-kilogram (804.7-pound) ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Stefi Cohen Wins Boxing Debut By KO
Stefi Cohen really puts the "power" in "powerlifter." On Friday, June 4, 2021, the world champion lifter knocked her opponent out in round three of her boxing debut. The event — Noche De Nocaut by Mundo ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Makes 300-Kilogram Clean Pull Triple Look Casual
Is there a weight Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze can't lift? Of course. But every time Talakhadze films a training session, it's a question worth pondering. Recently, the world record holder for ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Qualifier Groups Announced
Twelve days before the world's premier strength competition is set to occur in Sacramento, CA, from June 15-20, World's Strongest Man announced the five qualifier groups for its 2021 event. Each group ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Stefi Cohen to Compete in Boxing Match on Björnsson/Hall Card
The Sept. 18, 2021 boxing card in Las Vegas already has athletes from two different strength sports. Hafthor Björnsson and Eddie Hall, competing in the main event, are both World’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading