2023 World’s Strongest Man Competition: Live Updates (Results and Point Standings) Mitchell Hooper Claimed a Victory

Athletes from around the world are converging on Myrtle Beach, South Carolina this week for the 46th annual World’s Strongest Man competition. The event, which will run from April 19 to April 23, features grueling challenges designed to test the limits of human strength, including deadlifts, overhead presses, and truck pulls.

While there won’t be a livestream of the competition, fans can follow along with Colosseum Strength’s live updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content hosted by former competitor Terry Hollands. The Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place, a state-of-the-art venue on the city’s famous boardwalk, will provide a stunning backdrop for the contest. Keep an eye on the World’s Strongest Man homepage for official results as they become available.

This event aims to determine the world’s greatest Strongman athlete and has attracted 30 contestants from across the globe. The qualifying stage was held over two days, after which the field was narrowed down to only ten athletes. These finalists are currently competing in six additional events over two days to determine the ultimate winner.

On the fifth and final day of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mitchell Hooper emerged victorious. The day’s events, which included the Max Dumbbell, Bus Pull, and Atlas Stones, proved to be no match for Hooper’s impressive strength and skill. With two event wins on the second day, he was able to secure his lead and claim the title of World’s Strongest Man for 2023.

Hooper Dominates Second Day of 2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals

In just his second appearance at the World’s Strongest Man competition, Mitchell Hooper proved to be a force to be reckoned with. On the second day of the 2023 finals, Hooper dominated the competition, winning the first two events of the day and maintaining his lead throughout. His impressive performance left his competitors vying only for the other two podium places.

Stoltman and Novikov Challenge Hooper in Day One of 2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals

The first day of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals saw previous champions Tom Stoltman and Oleksii Novikov challenge Mitchell Hooper for the lead. With two event wins, Hooper managed to maintain a narrow lead over his rivals, with both Stoltman and Novikov trailing by just one point. The competition was fierce, with each athlete pushing their limits in hopes of claiming the title of World’s Strongest Man.

2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals Results

Mitchell Hooper (Canada) — 53.5 points
Tom Stoltman (UK) — 49 points
Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine) — 41 points
Trey Mitchell (USA) — 39.5 points
Evan Singleton (USA) — 39.5 points
Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine) — 31.5 points
Brian Shaw (USA) — 27.5 points
Luke Stoltman (UK) — 21.5 points
Mathew Ragg (New Zealand) — 18.5 points
Jaco Schoonwinkel (South Africa) — 5.5 points (Withdrew)

2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals Day 2 Event Recap

Max Dumbbell

Mitchell Hooper Wins Third Event in World’s Strongest Man Finals Day Two

On the second day of the World’s Strongest Man finals, athletes competed in the Max Dumbbell event, where they had to lift a dumbbell from the floor onto one shoulder and perform an overhead press with one hand. Mitchell Hooper continued his impressive performance in the competition by winning his third event, this time tying with Evan Singleton, as both athletes lifted 140 kilograms. Despite their attempts to lift even more, both men were unsuccessful.

Four Athletes Share Third Place in Max Dumbbell Event

While Mitchell Hooper and Evan Singleton claimed the top two spots in the Max Dumbbell event, four athletes tied for third place with a lift of 132 kilograms. The tie resulted in the athletes sharing points, which could ultimately cost them individually in the competition standings. Among the four athletes who shared third place were the Stoltman brothers, Oleksii Novikov, and Kordiyaka.

Jaco Schoonwinkel Withdraws from Max Dumbbell Event

Jaco Schoonwinkel faced a disappointing setback in the Max Dumbbell event when the dumbbell fell back to his shoulder during his first attempt, causing him to fall down. Although he walked off the competition floor, it was later announced that Jaco had withdrawn from the event.

Mitchell Hooper — 140 kilograms
Evan Singleton — 140 kilograms
Tom Stoltman — 132 kilograms
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 132 kilograms
Luke Stoltman — 132 kilograms
Oleksii Novikov — 132 kilograms
Trey Mitchell — 125 kilograms
Brian Shaw — 125 kilograms
Mathew Ragg — 125 kilograms
Jaco Schoonwinkel — Withdrew

Bus Pull

Mitchell Hooper Dominates Bus Pull Event in World’s Strongest Man Finals

In the second-to-last event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals, the athletes faced the daunting task of pulling a 20,000-kilogram bus a distance of 25 meters within a time limit of 60 seconds. Mitchell Hooper continued his dominant performance in the competition by winning yet another event, pulling the bus over 25 meters in just 30.24 seconds. He exceeded the time needed to win the event by a significant margin, further solidifying his lead in the overall standings.

Tom Stoltman and Evan Singleton Share Points in Unusual Bus Pull Event

In an unusual turn of events during the Bus Pull event, Tom Stoltman and Evan Singleton finished with an identical time of 32.27 seconds, resulting in a rare tie and the sharing of points between the two athletes. Despite the shared points, both athletes fell short of the impressive time posted by event winner Mitchell Hooper.

Mitchell Hooper — 30.24
Tom Stoltman — 32.27 s
Evan Singleton — 32.27 s
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 32.46
Trey Mitchell — 32.49 s
Brian Shaw — 32.65
Luke Stoltman — 32.83
Oleksii Novikov — 33.35 s
Mathew Ragg — 36.29

Atlas Stones

Exceptionally Heavy Atlas Stones Cap off 2023 World’s Strongest Man

In the final event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, the athletes faced an especially difficult set of Atlas Stones, with the five stones ranging from 150 kilograms to 210 kilograms. This challenge is a staple of strongman competitions, and serves as the last event in most of them.

Tom Stoltman Triumphs in Atlas Stones, but Fails to Capture Title

As predicted, Tom Stoltman completed all five Atlas Stones the quickest. However, despite his impressive 33.26 second time, it was not enough to clinch the overall victory. He fell just short, with Mitchell Hooper ultimately emerging as the 2023 World’s Strongest Man.

Majority Struggle with Heavy-Duty Atlas Stones

The extremely heavy set of Atlas Stones proved to be too much for most competitors, with only three athletes managing to complete all five. Mitchell Hooper finished in second place with a time of 36.96 seconds, while Trey Mitchell took third place, clocking in at 45.72 seconds.

Brian Shaw Bids Farewell to World’s Strongest Man

The 2023 competition also marked the retirement of strongman legend Brian Shaw. Fans of the sport were able to witness Shaw complete his final event at the World’s Strongest Man, as he announced his departure from the competition after years of impressive performances.

Tom Stoltman — 5 in 33.26 s
Mitchell Hooper — 5 in 36.96 s
Trey Mitchell — 5 in 45.72 s
Oleksii Novikov — 4 in 27.47 s
Evan Singleton — 4 in 28.16 s
Brian Shaw — 4 in 35.88 s
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 4 in 45.86 s
Luke Stoltman — 4 in 48.49 s
Mathew Ragg — 4 in 49.50 s

Setbacks Due to Bad Weather

The 2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals experienced some initial setbacks due to bad weather conditions. However, the organizers made some adjustments to the schedule and were able to proceed with the competition as planned.

Stay Tuned for Live Updates

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2023 World’s Strongest Man Leaderboard [LIVE]

The 2023 World’s Strongest Man

Day One — Loading Race
Day One — Deadlift Machine
Day One — Log Ladder
Day Two — Conan’s Wheel
Day Two — Kettlebell Toss
Day Two — Stone Off
Day Three — Finals — Reign Total Body Fuel Shield Carry
Day Three — Finals — Knaack Deadlift

2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals: Day 1 Overview

Reign Shield Carry

For the first event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, athletes were tasked with carrying a massive metal shield weighing 196 kilograms (432.1 pounds). The goal was to carry it for the maximum distance possible, without a time limit.

Kordiyaka dominates but loses out due to rule violation

Ukrainian athlete Pavlo Kordiyaka was the strongest performer in the Shield Carry event, but unfortunately, he broke one of the rules, resulting in a deduction of 20 meters from his score. Despite this setback, Kordiyaka showcased his incredible strength and endurance, proving himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the competition.

Hooper emerges as winner with impressive perseverance

After Kordiyaka’s penalty, Mitchell Hooper emerged as the winner of the Shield Carry event, with an impressive distance of 64.15 meters. Hooper pushed through the struggle and showed great perseverance throughout the majority of the event, ultimately beating everyone else and deserving the victory.

Stoltman and Novikov take second and third place

Scottish athlete Tom Stoltman came in second place in the Shield Carry event, falling just one meter short of Hooper with a distance of 63.15 meters. Meanwhile, Oleksii Novikov from Ukraine finished in third place with a distance of 55.87 meters, showing his strength and determination in the competition.

Schoonwinkel stumbles and falls short

South African athlete Jaco Schoonwinkel, who was expected to perform well in the Shield Carry event, stumbled and fell after starting strong, ending up with the shortest distance out of all the competitors. Despite the setback, Schoonwinkel has several more events to showcase his abilities in the competition.

Mitchell Hooper — 64.8 m
Tom Stoltman — 63.15 m
Oleksii Novikov — 55.87 m
Trey Mitchell — 50.83 m
Evan Singleton — 48.3 m
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 46.59 m
Luke Stoltman — 44.62 m
Brian Shaw — 39.1 m
Mathew Ragg — 37.65 m
Jaco Schoonwinkel — 15.92 m

Knaack Deadlift

The deadlift is always a highly anticipated event at the World’s Strongest Man competition, and this year was no exception. With two massive Knaack boxes flanking the barbell, the athletes were challenged to complete as many reps as possible within 60 seconds. The total weight of the deadlift was an impressive 353 kilograms (778.2 pounds), making this a true test of strength.

The Challenge

The deadlift is one of the most iconic events in strongman competitions, and this year’s challenge did not disappoint. Athletes were tasked with lifting the enormous weight of 353 kilograms (778.2 pounds) for as many reps as possible within a 60-second time limit. To add to the challenge, two massive Knaack boxes were hanging on either side of the barbell.

A Display of Strength

The deadlift is always a crowd favorite, and this year’s event did not disappoint. The athletes were tasked with lifting an impressive 353 kilograms (778.2 pounds) for as many reps as possible in just 60 seconds. With the added challenge of the two Knaack boxes hanging on either side of the barbell, this was a true test of strength and endurance.

Results are coming soon!

Fingal’s Fingers

The Fingal’s Fingers event has always been known for its complexity and difficulty, and this year was no exception. The event required the athletes to flip five pole-like Fingal’s Finger implements, with weights ranging from 145 kilograms (319.7 pounds) to 172 kilograms (379.2 pounds), in a time limit of 60 seconds.

Due to bad weather, this event had to be rescheduled and was moved to the last event of the day. Originally planned to be the first event on the first day of finals, the rain caused the poles to become too slippery to perform safely. Despite the delay, the athletes were eager to tackle this challenging event and show off their strength and skills.

2023 World’s Strongest Man Group Stage Leaderboard

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Qualifying Recap — Day Two

Conan’s Wheel

The Conan’s Wheel is a notorious challenge in Strongman competitions, known for its ability to deplete energy reserves and cause immense pain to competitors. At the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, the athletes were tasked with holding a 200-kilogram beam in their forearms while attempting to cover as much distance as possible.

The challenge began with each athlete picking up the beam, which was fixed to the pivot in the center. From that point on, they were not allowed to drop it. If they did, their result would be calculated in degrees. The goal was to carry the beam as far as possible, with the winner being the athlete who covered the most distance.

Many of the competitors struggled with the challenge, with some barely making it past the starting line. However, others showed great strength and determination, pushing through the pain and fatigue to cover impressive distances.

A Test of Endurance and Strength

The Conan’s Wheel challenge proved to be a grueling test of both endurance and strength for the athletes at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition. Holding a 200-kilogram beam in their forearms, they were required to cover as much distance as possible without dropping the beam.

As the challenge progressed, it became clear that only the strongest and most determined athletes would make it through. Some competitors struggled with the weight of the beam, while others battled through the pain to push themselves to their limits.

Despite the difficulty of the challenge, a few athletes managed to cover impressive distances. The winner of the challenge was determined by the athlete who covered the most distance, with the others falling behind in a test of strength and endurance.

Group 1

Pavlo Kordiyaka — 742 °
Pa O’Dwyer — 722 °
Bobby Thompson — 649 °
Konstantine Janashia — 633 °
Eddie Williams — 614 °
Tom Stoltman — 598 °

Group 2

Oleksii Novikov — 897 °
Gavin Bilton — 557 °
Luke Stoltman — 545 °
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 524 °
Fadi El Masri — 70 °
Thomas Evans — 69 °

Group 3

Mitchell Hooper — 636 °
Mathew Ragg — 628 °
Aivars Smaukstelis — 575 °
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 538 °
Spenser Remick — 470 °
Graham Hicks — 425 °

Group 4

Jaco Schoonwinkel — 713 °
Kevin Faires — 636 °
Rauno Heinla — 572 °
Gabriel Rheaume — 476 °
Brian Shaw — 411 °
Adam Bishop — 292 °

Group 5

Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 629 °
Evan Singleton — 589 °
Trey Mitchell — 523 °
Paul Smith — 518 °
Mark Felix — 470 °
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 143 °

Kettlebell Toss

Athletes participating in the 2023 World’s Strongest Man were put to the test with the Kettlebell Toss event during the qualifying round. This event emphasized speed and agility as athletes had to throw seven kettlebells, weighing between 20 and 31 kilograms, over a 4.57-meter-tall beam in the shortest possible time.

Group 1

Pavlo Kordiyaka — 6 in 18.09 s
Konstantine Janashia — 6 in 19.93 s
Tom Stoltman — 6 in 21.99 s
Pa O’Dwyer — 6 in 31.71 s
Bobby Thompson — 6 in 35.67 s
Eddie Williams — 6 in 36.40 s

Group 2

Gavin Bilton — 6 in 19.90 s
Luke Stoltman — 6 in 49.35 s
Thomas Evans — 5 in 28.68 s
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 5 in 15.57 s
Fadi El Masri — 4 in 20.61 s
Oleksii Novikov — 1 in 9.56 s

Group 3

Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 7 in 32.44 s
Mitchell Hooper — 6 in 17.18 s
Mathew Ragg — 6 in 21.96 s
Aivars Smaukstelis — 6 in 25.41 s
Spenser Remick — 5 in 24.31 s
Graham Hicks — 4 in 20.51 s

Group 4

Brian Shaw — 7 in 48.45 s
Adam Bishop — 6 in 32.29 s
Jaco Schoonwinkel — 6 in 47.32 s
Kevin Faires — 5 in 34.09 s
Rauno Heinla — 5 in 44.51 s
Gabriel Rheaume — 3 in 14.00 s

Group 5

Trey Mitchell — 7 in 34.42 s
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 6 in 27.66 s
Evan Singleton — 6 in 28.81 seconds
Mark Felix — 4 in 42.66 s
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 2 in 23.65 s
Paul Smith — 1 in 28.62 s

Stone Off

The Stone Off marked the end of the Qualifying stage in the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, and it involved only the 2nd and 3rd place finishers from each group. In this event, athletes competed against each other by lifting and throwing increasingly heavy Atlas Stones to their opponent’s side. The loser was determined as the first athlete who could no longer lift the stone. The 2nd place finisher had a slight edge, as the 3rd place finisher had to lift the stone first, increasing the chances of failing the lift.

Group One

Tom Stoltman: Won
Bobby Thompson: Lost

Group Two

Luke Stoltman: Won
Gavin Bilton: Lost

Group Three

Mathew Ragg: Won
Aivars Smaukstelis: Lost

Group Four

Brian Shaw: Won
Rauno Heinla: Lost

Group Five

Evan Singleton: Won
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted: Lost

Qualifying Recap — Day 1

Loading Race

The Husafell sandbag, heavy sandbag, anvil, and two bundles of logs were the obstacles to conquer in the first event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition: the Loading Race. Within 90 seconds, athletes had to pick up, carry, and load each item to complete the challenge.

Group 1

Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 41.38 s
Tom Stoltman — 5 in 43.84 s
Bobby Thompson — 5 in 56.56 s
Konstantine Janashia — 5 in 61.10 s
Pa O’Dwyer — 5 in 65.89 s
Eddie Williams — 5 in 66.44 s

Group 2

Oleksii Novikov — 5 in 52.15 s
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 5 in 54.18 s
Thomas Evans — 5 in 57.40 s
Luke Stoltman — 5 in 62.78 s
Gavin Bilton — 5 in 63.01 s
Fadi El Masri — 4 in 49.57 s

Group 3

Mitchell Hooper — 5 in 42.05 s
Aivars Smaukstelis — 5 in 52.71 s
Mathew Ragg — 5 in 58.72 s
Spenser Remick — 5 in 67.15 s
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 5 in 67.53 s
Graham Hicks — 4 in 53.40 s

Group 4

Jaco Schoonwinkel — 5 in 47.10 s
Rauno Heinla — 5 in 51.41 s
Brian Shaw — 5 in 53.70 s
Adam Bishop — 4 in 43.12 s
Gabriel Rheaume — 4 in 51.03 s
Kevin Faires — 3 in 65.30 s

Group 5

Evan Singleton — 5 in 46.90 s
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 5 in 56.41 s
Trey Mitchell — 5 in 66.64 s
Paul Smith — 4 in 44.79 s
Mark Felix — 4 in 54.32 s
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 3 in 40.63 s

Deadlift Machine

At the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, the Deadlift Machine was the second challenge. It featured a specially designed equipment that allowed athletes to transition between heavy weights quickly during each repetition. The weights ranged from 290 kilograms to 385 kilograms.

Group 1

Bobby Thompson — 7 reps
Konstantine Janashia — 6 reps
Tom Stoltman — 6 reps
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 reps
Pa O’Dwyer — 5 reps
Eddie Williams — 5 reps

Group 2

Oleksii Novikov — 6 reps
Gavin Bilton — 5 reps
Thomas Evans — 5 reps
Luke Stoltman — 5 reps
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 4 reps
Fadi El Masri — 4 reps

Group 3

Mitchell Hooper — 8 reps
Graham Hicks — 7 reps
Mathew Ragg — 7 reps
Spenser Remick — 5 reps
Aivars Smaukstelis — 5 reps
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 4 reps

Group 4

Rauno Heinla — 8 reps
Brian Shaw — 8 reps
Adam Bishop — 7 reps
Jaco Schoonwinkel — 6 reps
Kevin Faires — 5 reps
Gabriel Rheaume — 5 reps

Group 5

Trey Mitchell — 8 reps
Evan Singleton — 6 reps
Mark Felix — 6 reps
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 5 reps
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 5 reps
Paul Smith — 4 reps

Log Ladder

As the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition unfolded, participants were tasked with facing five logs of increasing weight in a timed event. The objective was to complete all the logs in the shortest time possible while adhering to a 75-second time limit. This challenge, known as the Log Lift, tested the athletes’ strength, speed, and endurance, requiring them to lift the logs from the ground to their shoulders and then overhead, repeating the process for each log until all were lifted. The competition was fierce, with the athletes pushing themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory.

Group 1

Tom Stoltman — 5 in 41.50 s
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 46.00 s
Bobby Thompson — 4 in 25.83 s
Eddie Williams — 4 in 55.89 s
Konstantine Janashia — 4 in 68.35 s
Pa O’Dwyer — 3 in 25.80 s

Group 2

Tom Stoltman — 5 in 41.50 s
Pavlo Kordiyaka — 5 in 46.00 s
Bobby Thompson — 4 in 25.83 s
Eddie Williams — 4 in 55.89 s
Konstantine Janashia — 4 in 68.35 s
Pa O’Dwyer — 3 in 25.80 s

Group 3

Mitchell Hooper — 5 in 39.51 s
Mathew Ragg — 5 in 55.84 s
Graham Hicks — 4 in 28.31 s
Aivars Smaukstelis — 4 in 30.44 s
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 4 in 33.24 s
Spenser Remick — 4 in 38.79 s

Group 4

Brian Shaw — 4 in 33.99 s
Jaco Schoonwinkel — 4 in 34.77 s
Rauno Heinla — 3 in 21.60 s
Kevin Faires — 3 in 28.93 s
Gabriel Rheaume — 3 in 32.96 s
Adam Bishop — 3 in 33.25 s

Group 5

Trey Mitchell — 5 in 39.44 s
Evan Singleton — 4 in 35.48 s
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 4 in 39.93 s
Paul Smith — 4 in 45.84 s
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 3 in 22.34 s
Mark Felix — 1 in 7.58 s

List of Previous World’s Strongest Man Champions Since 1977

The World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition, established in 1977, has seen 45 events, excluding the year 1987, crowning 23 champions in total. Below is a comprehensive list of the winners of the World’s Strongest Man competition over the years.

Tom Stoltman (2021, 2022)
Oleksii Novikov (2020)
Martins Licis (2019)
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson (2018)
Eddie Hall (2017)
Brian Shaw (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016)
Žydrūnas Savickas (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014)
Phil Pfister (2006)
Vasyl Virastyuk (2004)
Mariusz Pudzianowski (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008)
Svend Karlsen (2001)
Janne Virtanen (2000)
Magnus Samuelson (1998)
Jouko Ahola (1997, 1999)
Gary Taylor (1993)
Ted van der Parre (1992)
Magnús Ver Magnússon (1991, 1994-1996)
Jamie Reeves (1989)
Jón Páll Sigmarsson (1984, 1986, 1988, 1990)
Geoff Capes (1983, 1985)
Bill Kazmaier (1980-1982)
Don Reinhoudt (1979)
Bruce Wilhelm (1977-1978)

Frequently Asked Questions about the World’s Strongest Man Competition

How is the scoring system determined in the World’s Strongest Man competition?

The scoring system in the World’s Strongest Man competition is based on the number of competitors. With six athletes in each group, the winner of an event receives six points, while every following position is awarded one point less.

Who is the current World’s Strongest Man champion?

Tom Stoltman from Scotland is the reigning two-time World’s Strongest Man champion. He secured consecutive titles in 2021 and 2022.

Which Strongman athletes are inducted into the World’s Strongest Man Hall of Fame?

The World’s Strongest Man Hall of Fame honors the most remarkable Strongman athletes in history. It was established in 2008 and currently has six members, including Bill Kazmaier, Mariusz Pudzianowski, Svend Karlsen, Magnús Ver Magnússon, Jón Páll Sigmarsson, and Magnus Samuelsson.

Will Brian Shaw make his final appearance at the World’s Strongest Man competition this year?

Yes, Brian Shaw has confirmed that he will no longer compete in the World’s Strongest Man competition after this

Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou, the Burkina Faso-born strongman, has withdrawn from the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, according to sources close to the event. Sanou, who is widely regarded as one of the world’s strongest men, cited personal reasons for his decision to pull out of the competition, which is scheduled to take place later this year.

In his absence, Kristján Jón Haraldsson, the Icelandic strongman and two-time World’s Strongest Man champion, will be stepping in to fill the void. Haraldsson, who retired from professional strongman competitions in 2016, announced his return earlier this year and has been preparing for the 2023 event ever since.

The news of Sanou’s withdrawal has come as a shock to fans of the sport, many of whom had expected him to be one of the top contenders for this year’s title. Despite his absence, the competition promises to be as thrilling and competitive as ever, with some of the strongest men in the world vying for the coveted title of World’s Strongest Man.

Stay tuned for further updates on the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, including exclusive interviews, event recaps, in-depth analysis, and results, available on our website at Colosseumstrength.com.

Overview

Mitchell Hooper emerged as the winner of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Over the course of five days, Hooper displayed his impressive strength and skill, dominating the competition and winning three out of the five events. On the second day, he secured his lead with two event wins, leaving his competitors to vie for the remaining podium spots. Despite challenges from previous champions Tom Stoltman and Oleksii Novikov on the first day, Hooper managed to maintain a narrow lead and ultimately claim the title of World’s Strongest Man for 2023.

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