The 2020 winner placed third in the 2023 contest in South Carolina. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on May 8, 2023 2020 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) winner Oleksii Novikov was hoping to join the list of two-time champions at the 2023 WSM contest in Myrtle Beach, SC. However, he finished in third place behind […]
A raucous last day of the World’s Strongest Man ends with a first-time title. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 23, 2023 The sport of strongman has a new king, and now he gets to sit on his throne in Myrtle Beach, SC. After the wild gauntlet that was the 2023 World’s Strongest […]
A few contenders, like Hooper, seem stronger than others heading into the weekend’s Final. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 20, 2023 Day Two of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) promised fireworks, and it did not disappoint in its delivery. The second day saw the athletes work through the Conan’s Wheel, Kettlebell […]
Novikov and Hooper took huge first steps toward the Final on Wednesday. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 19, 2023 The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest kicked off with a bang on Apr. 19, 2023, in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC. The participating athletes were fortunate to work through the first Qualifying Round […]
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, […]
A milestone moment for a young strongman. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 3, 2023 Pavlo Kordiyaka is the 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) champion. The Ukrainian strongman prevailed in the 13-athlete contest featuring the strongest active athletes with European lineage. The prestigious competition took place on Apr. 1, 2023, in Leeds, England, […]
Novikov won’t let a small tear derail his ambitions for 2023. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 22, 2023 Oleksii Novikov is one of strongman’s biggest names and someone many had an eye on entering the meat of the 2023 competitive season. Given recent developments, it looks like the Ukrainian superstar will have […]
Here’s what Europe’s finest will have to contend with in early April. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 14, 2023 On Apr. 1, 2023, Europe’s most powerful strongmen will determine who stands the above the rest. The contest will be the 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM), which will take place in Leeds, England. […]
Here’s what’s on tap for South Carolina. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 26, 2023 The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) will take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Less than 12 weeks before the competition actually gets up and rolling, the official slate of strength obstacles has been revealed. […]
Ever one to bite off as much as he can chew, Novikov is aiming high this year. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 18, 2023 In many ways, 2022 was quite a year to remember for Oleksii Novikov. The prolific Ukrainian strongman stood on top of the podium on three separate occasions at […]