Former World’s Ultimate Strongman (WUS) Co-Owner, Mark Boyd, is no longer affiliated with the organization. On May 27, 2022, Boyd and Core Sports — the parent company of WUS — released separate statements, ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Deadlift Results — Novikov Nose Bleeds To 15 Reps
The second event of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final in Sacramento, CA, was Deadlift. As it was at the 2021 WSM contest, the Deadlift was for max reps of a 360-kilogram (795-pound) Jeep in the ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man KNAACK Giant’s Medley Results — Hooper Hits Again
The opening event of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final in Sacramento, CA, was the KNAACK Giant's Medley. The 10 finalists were tasked to carry two KNAACK boxes filled with 125 kilograms (275.6 ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Three Results — Thompson’s Travesty Tacky
The last day of the Qualifying stage at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is in the books and the Final roster is set. The 10 athletes who advanced to the Final are as follows: 2022 World's ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Stone-Off Results — Final Roster Announced
The final event of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Qualifying stage has come to a close. Five Stone-Offs between each of the five groups' second and third-place finishers determined who would join the ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Wrecking Ball Hold Results — Felix Scores World Record
Day Three of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest began with layers upon layers of drama. All five groups had athletes already clinch first place to secure a spot in the Final: Tom Stoltman, Luke ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Two Results — Stoltman Brothers, Hooper, Licis & Novikov Clinch Their Groups
Day Two of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest has come to a close, and the Final is already taking shape. All five Qualifying groups have mathematically locked winners, with the Wrecking Ball ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Log Lift Results — Boudreault and Luke Stoltman Hit Double Digits
The last event of Day Two of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest was the Log Lift — the forte of many strongmen still in contention for the Final, including Rob Kearney, Bobby Thompson, and Luke ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Car Walk Results — Kearney In the Driver’s Seat
Day Two of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest garnered a unique bit of trivia immediately — Evan Singleton returned to the competition after withdrawing on Day One following the Loading Race. He ... Continue Reading
Shane Flowers Withdraws From 2022 World’s Strongest Man
The first day of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest has seen some impressive lifts — and some significant setbacks and injuries. On May 25, the second day of the competition, WSM announced on ... Continue Reading
Evan Singleton Returns to 2022 World’s Strongest Man Competition Less Than 24 Hours After Withdrawing
The opening day of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest saw several competitors sustain what appeared to be injuries. Then, before the start of the second even, WSM officials announced on Instagram ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day One Results — Champions Unite
The 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest kicked off on May 24, 2022, in sunny Sacramento, CA, with big crowds of spectators and a tournament area outfitted to contest the triple-degree heat. The first ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Deadlift Ladder Results
The second event of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) was the Deadlift Ladder. A series of fresh barbells loaded with what appeared to be never-before-used weight plates littered the lawn in front ... Continue Reading
UPDATED: Evan Singleton Withdraws From 2022 World’s Strongest Man Due to Injury
UPDATE: Since this article was first published, Singleton and WSM have both confirmed that Singleton is back in the competition after being cleared by medical professionals. According to Singleton, he ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Loading Race Results — Hooper’s Speed Sends Shockwaves
The 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is underway at Capitol Mall in Sacramento, CA, with event one of the Qualifying Stage coming to a close. The Loading Race was the first event where all 30 ... Continue Reading
Andy Black Replaces Pa O’Dwyer at 2022 World’s Strongest Man
On the evening of May 23, 2022, the World’s Strongest Man announced on Instagram that Irishman Pa O’Dwyer is officially out of the contest, and alternate Andy Black of the United Kingdom is now in as his ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Groups Announced
The first mystery of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) has been solved. The WSM promoters announced the groups of athletes who will face off from May 24-29, 2022, in Sacramento, CA, to determine ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2022 World’s Strongest Man — Behind-the-Scenes Coverage and Results
The 45th edition of the World’s Strongest Man competition took place the week of May 24-29, 2022, at Capitol Mall in downtown Sacramento, CA. Thirty of the world’s top strongmen competed for the grandest ... Continue Reading
Indian Wrestling Legend & Strongman Gama Pehlwan Featured in Google Doodle
The Sunday Google Doodle looks a bit brawnier than normal. The drawing, created by artist Vrinda Zaveri, portrays Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, aka Gama Pehlwan — one of India's greatest ... Continue Reading
2022 Shaw Classic Events Announced
Athletes and fans alike have been gearing up for the third annual Shaw Classic, set to be held at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland, CO, on Aug. 13-14, 2022. This is the biggest venue ... Continue Reading
Rhianon Lovelace Sets Lightweight Axle Bar Deadlift World Record With 233.5-Kilogram (515-Pound) Pull
On May 14, 2022, strongwoman athletes descended on Plano, TX to compete in five events for the Clash Pro Series 2022 Clash of the 64's. During event number two of the day, powerlifter-turned-strongwoman ... Continue Reading
2022 WDC World Silver Dollar Deadlift Championships Results — Ben Thompson Hits World Record 577.2 Kilograms (1,272.5 Pounds)
On May 7, 2022, the 2022 World Deadlifting Council (WDC) Silver Dollar Deadlift World Championships took place at The Foundry gym in Paisley, Scotland. It was there Ben Thompson shattered the all-time ... Continue Reading
Here’s What Tom Stoltman Eats Before His World Strongest Man Title Defense
The 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest in Sacramento, CA, is set for May 24-29, 2022. Thirty of the sport's elite will face off in a Qualifying stage and Final to determine a champion. Reigning ... Continue Reading
Flintstone Barbell Prep — Brian Shaw Behind-The-Neck Presses 445 Pounds
The 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is fast approaching. The five-day competition kicks off on May 24, 2022, in Sacramento, CA, and will feature 30 of the world's top strongmen battling for the ... Continue Reading