This week, the man of the hour at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC, will likely be Tom Stoltman. The two-time reigning champion seeks to become only the third person ever to capture three straight WSM titles. However, with a loaded roster and stacked gauntlet of events standing in his way, […]
The strongman legend might be sidelined for a little while. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 18, 2023 On Apr. 15, 2023, Hafthor Björnsson attempted a 252.5-kilogram (556.7-pound) raw bench press during a powerlifting competition held at Thor’s Power Gym in Kópavogur, Iceland. The athlete would not finish the repetition as he appeared […]
Here’s how you can keep up with all the action in Myrtle Beach. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 17, 2023 The biggest contest in strongman, the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), will take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023. After occurring in Sacramento, CA for 2021 and 2022, this year’s edition is changing […]
The Polish athlete is ready to shine on strongman’s biggest stage again. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 14, 2023 Mateusz Kieliszkowski hoped to finally break through with a World’s Strongest Man (WSM) victory in 2022. Yet, roughly two months before the contest, the Polish strongman withdrew after suffering a leg injury. After […]
The strongman legend almost had a lot of plans up in the air. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 14, 2023 Brian Shaw will end his strongman career on his terms in 2023. The upcoming 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) will be the four-time champion’s (2011, 2013, 2015-2016) last appearance in the prestigious […]
After injuries seemingly ended his career, Caron is planning a strongman return. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 14, 2023 When it comes to prolific, successful resumes, few modern strongmen might be able to match the profile of Jean-François Caron, aka “JF Caron.” Later this year, the 40-year-old strongman world could see the […]
Some of the United States’ finest prepped together for strongman’s biggest competition. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 13, 2023 Seven American strongmen will be featured in the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), set to take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Led by legendary four-time WSM champion Brian Shaw […]
A change has been made less than two weeks before the contest. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on April 10, 2023 Ukrainian strongman Pavlo Nakonechnyy has officially withdrawn from the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest. Nakonechnyy will not make the trip to Myrtle Beach, SC on the week of Apr. 19-23, 2023, due […]
The Arnold Strongman Classic champ is using a “boring” workout to prep for the World’s Strongest Man. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on April 10, 2023 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper is in the final stages of his preparation for his next contest — the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), being […]
The “World’s Strongest Brothers” appear to be ready. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on April 9, 2023 Two-time World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman and his older brother Luke Stoltman are both in the final stages of their preparations for the 2023 World’s Strongest Man contest, to be held the week of Apr. 19-23, 2023 […]