The 2019 World's Strongest Man was the 42nd edition of the World's Strongest Man competition. It took place in Bradenton, Florida between June 13 and 16. Martins Licis of the United States won the competition for the first time in his career. Mateusz Kieliszkowski of Poland finished second for the second year in a row. Defending champion Hafthor Julius Bjornsson of Iceland finished third, having suffered a torn plantar fascia during the qualifying heats that hampered him throughout the finals.
Participants
Heat Results
Format
There are five competitors per group. After four events, the competitor with the highest score qualifies for the final. The competitors in second and third place take part in the Last Man Standing event, which comprises lifting an Atlas Stone over a yoke.
Heat 1
- Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Log Lift for reps.
Last Man Standing
Heat 2
- Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Log Lift for reps.
Last Man Standing
Heat 3
- Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Log Lift for reps.
Last Man Standing
Heat 4
- Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Dumbbell Press for reps.
Last Man Standing
Heat 5
- Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Dumbbell Press for reps.
Last Man Standing
Finals Events Results
Event 1: Loading Race
- Weight: 1 x barrel, 1 x anvil and 2 x sacks
- Course Length:
- Time Limit: 75 seconds
Event 2: Overhead Press (Medley)
- Weight: double dumbbells, circus dumbbell, circus barbell and log
- Time Limit: 60 seconds
- Notes: Athletes had a choice of order for the last two implements
Event 3: Squat Lift
- Weight: for repetitions
- Time Limit: 75 seconds
Event 4: Deadlift (Hold)
- Weight: for as long as possible
Event 5: Atlas Stones
- Weight: 5 stones ranging from
- Time Limit: 60 seconds
- Total Weight:
Final standings
References
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