2023 World’s Strongest Man Outcomes and Leaderboard

The 30 strongest males on the planet are competing to seek out one of the best of one of the best.

Written by Chris Colucci Final up to date on April 19, 2023

The forty sixth annual World’s Strongest Man (WSM) is operating from Wednesday, April 19 by way of Sunday, April 23, 2023 with a one-day break on Friday, April 20, to separate the Qualifying Spherical from the Finals. The largest occasion in energy sports activities is being held for the primary time in Myrtle Seaside, South Carolina, on the Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place.

Breaking Muscle might be constantly updating this outcomes web page to maintain you on high of all of the motion all through this yr’s contest. Contest organizers have said there might be no livestream of the occasion however, as the competition progresses WSM is providing behind-the-scenes commentary and interviews with athletes, hosted by former WSM competitor Terry Hollands.

Editor’s Notice: Outcomes are offered by our official reporter in attendance. These outcomes are usually not thought of official till after they’re confirmed on the World’s Strongest Man homepage.

2023 WSM Qualifying Spherical Leaderboard

2023 WSM Day One

Opponents started this yr’s contest with a full plate of three occasions — the loading race, the deadlift machine for reps, and the log ladder. Listed here are the outcomes from every aggressive Group together with every athlete’s outcomes, corresponding efficiency, and inserting inside the occasion.

Loading Race

The loading race challenged the athletes’ mix of energy, endurance, and agility. The opponents have been tasked with operating as shortly as doable on a subject of sand whereas loading a sequence of progressively heavier implements — together with stacks of bundled logs, a 124.7-kilogram (275-pound) anvil, and weighted sandbags (weight undisclosed) — onto a platform.

Group 1

1. Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 implements, 41.38 seconds
2. Tom Stoltman — 5 implements, 43.84 seconds
3. Bobby Thompson — 5 implements, 56.56 seconds
4. Konstantine Janashia — 5 implements, 1 minute 1.1 seconds
5. Pa O’Dwyer — 5 implements, 1 minute 5.89 seconds
6. Eddie Williams — 5 implements, 1 minute 6.44 seconds

Group 2

1. Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou
2. Gavin Bilton
3. Fadi El Masri
4. Thomas Evans
5. Oleksii Novikov
6. Luke Stoltman

Group 3

1. Graham Hicks
2. Mitchell Hooper
3. Mateusz Kieliszkowski
4. Mathew Ragg
5. Spenser Remick
6. Aivars Šmaukstelis

Group 4

1. Adam Bishop
2. Kevin Faires
3. Rauno Heinla
4. Gabriel Rhéaume
5. Jaco Schoonwinkel
6. Brian Shaw

Group 5

1. Jean-Stephen Corabeouf
2. Mark Felix
3. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
4. Trey Mitchell
5. Evan Singleton
6. Paul Smith

Deadlift Machine

The occasion has not but taken place. Outcomes might be up to date as they turn out to be obtainable.

Group 1

1. Konstantine Janashia
2. Pavlo Kordiyaka
3. Pa O’Dwyer
4. Tom Stoltman
5. Bobby Thompson
6. Eddie Williams

Group 2

1. Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou
2. Gavin Bilton
3. Fadi El Masri
4. Thomas Evans
5. Oleksii Novikov
6. Luke Stoltman

Group 3

1. Graham Hicks
2. Mitchell Hooper (Canada)
3. Mateusz Kieliszkowski
4. Mathew Ragg
5. Spenser Remick
6. Aivars Šmaukstelis

Group 4

1. Adam Bishop
2. Kevin Faires
3. Rauno Heinla
4. Gabriel Rhéaume
5. Jaco Schoonwinkel
6. Brian Shaw

Group 5

1. Jean-Stephen Corabeouf
2. Mark Felix
3. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted 
4. Trey Mitchell
5. Evan Singleton
6. Paul Smith

Log Ladder

The occasion has not but taken place. Outcomes might be up to date as they turn out to be obtainable.

Group 1

1. Konstantine Janashia
2. Pavlo Kordiyaka
3. Pa O’Dwyer
4. Tom Stoltman
5. Bobby Thompson
6. Eddie Williams

Group 2

1. Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou
2. Gavin Bilton
3. Fadi El Masri
4. Thomas Evans
5. Oleksii Novikov
6. Luke Stoltman

Group 3

1. Graham Hicks
2. Mitchell Hooper
3. Mateusz Kieliszkowski
4. Mathew Ragg
5. Spenser Remick
6. Aivars Šmaukstelis

Group 4

1. Adam Bishop
2. Kevin Faires
3. Rauno Heinla
4. Gabriel Rhéaume
5. Jaco Schoonwinkel
6. Brian Shaw

Group 5

1. Jean-Stephen Corabeouf
2. Mark Felix
3. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted 
4. Trey Mitchell
5. Evan Singleton
6. Paul Smith

2023 WSM Schedule of Occasions

Right here’s the whole schedule for the competitors, together with the two-day Qualifying Spherical and the two-day Finals.

Qualifying Stage Day One

• Occasion One: Loading Race — April 19 | 8 a.m., Sand Stage
• Occasion Two: Deadlift Machine — April 19 | 11:29 a.m., Land Stage
• Occasion Three: Log Ladder — April 19 | 4:49 p.m., Sand Stage

Qualifying Stage Day Two

• Occasion 4: Conan’s Wheel — April 20 | 8 a.m., Land Stage
• Occasion 5: Kettlebell Toss — April 20 | 1:20 p.m., Sand Stage
• Occasion Six: Stone Off — April 20 | 6:13 p.m., Land Stage

Relaxation Day — No Occasions

Finals Day One

• Occasion One: Fingal’s Fingers — April 22 | 8 a.m., Avenue Stage
• Occasion Two: KNAACK Deadlift — April 22 | 10:41 a.m., Sand Stage
• Occasion Three: Reign Defend Carry — April 22 | 2:18 p.m., Avenue Stage

Finals Day Two

• Occasion 4: Max Dumbbell — April 23 | 8 a.m., Land Stage
• Occasion 5: Automobile Pull — April 23 | 10:10 a.m., Avenue Stage
• Occasion Six: Atlas Stones — April 23 | 1:54 p.m., Sand Stage

2023 WSM Competitor Withdrawals

Whereas 30 males certified to enter this yr’s WSM, sudden eventualities can happen. Any competitor withdrawals through the course of the competitors might be famous right here.

How Strongman is Scored

Scoring factors in aggressive strongman occasions pertains to the general subject of opponents. First place can earn as many factors as there are opponents, and factors descend accordingly.

Within the Qualifying stage, athletes can earn a most of six factors as a result of there are six athletes in every group. First place earns six factors; second locations earns 5, and so forth. Within the Finals, there might be 10 opponents in complete, so first place receives 10 factors; second receives 9; third eight; and so forth.

Within the occasion of any tied scores, factors are break up evenly. If two athletes tie for second, for instance, the second and third place factors are added collectively and divides by two. For instance, within the WSM Finals, if two athletes tie for second place, they might every earn 8.5 factors — 9 plus eight divided by two.

Find out how to Watch the 2023 World’s Strongest Man

Admission is free for followers attending in particular person at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place in Myrtle Seaside, SC, and gates open to the general public at 7 a.m. Jap time. There might be a fan competition space and a basic admission viewing space for spectators.

Sadly, for many who want to watch the 2023 WSM at house, viewing it stay is unimaginable. Within the U.S., CBS Sports activities Community will air the 2023 WSM starting on Could 28, 2023. Within the UK, the 2023 WSM will air on Channel 5 in December. Within the meantime, the 2023 WSM’s numerous social media platforms, together with YouTube and Instagram, will characteristic behind-the-scenes protection whereas 15-time WSM athlete Terry Hollands conducts interviews with the opponents.

Featured Picture: Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man