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)
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2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals Day Two 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
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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
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Full WSM 2023 Live Coverage
- 2023 World’s Strongest Man Results
- 2023 World’s Strongest Man Results — Finals Day One
- 2023 World’s Strongest Man Finalist Revealed
- 2023 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day One Qualifiers
- 2023 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day Two Qualifiers
- Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou Withdraws From 2023 World’s Strongest Man; Kristján Jón Haraldsson Steps In
Colosseumstrength.com offers exclusive coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, featuring interviews with top athletes, detailed event recaps, final results, and in-depth analysis. Stay up to date on the latest news and highlights from the competition by visiting our WSM coverage hub.
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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