Hafthor Bjornsson, from Iceland, a country famous for its strongmen, set out to prove he is the best of them all. Furthermore, he entered the 2024 Iceland’s Strongest Man competition with that goal in mind. As expected, he emerged victorious, reaffirming his dominance in the sport.
Additionally, the competition took place on August 10-11, just a week before the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth event. However, despite the close timing, Bjornsson saw it as the perfect warm-up. Moreover, his confidence in using such a major competition as preparation highlights his elite status.
Furthermore, this win marked Bjornsson’s 11th title as Iceland’s Strongest Man. However, each victory has further cemented his legacy. What makes this year’s triumph even more impressive is how effortlessly he achieved it.
In fact, Bjornsson won all six events without pushing himself to the limit. Furthermore, his dominance was undeniable. Lastly, this performance sets a powerful tone as he heads into the Strongest Man on Earth competition.
“Really pleased and happy… It has been awesome to compete among the best here in Iceland. It is an honor to share the stage with the guys. I always want to show respect towards the nation and the guys competing. That is why I like to compete at Iceland’s Strongest Man, because I want to give back to the sport by competing and supporting the competition.
My eleventh win; super happy. I won this title ten years in a row, then I retired, took a break, and now I am back on top.”
2024 Iceland’s Strongest Man Official Results
- Hafthor Björnsson — 45 points
- Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 34.5 points
- Hilmar Örn Jónsson — 31.5 points
- Kári Kristófer Elíasson — 21 points
- Kristján Páll Árnason — 17 points
- Ísleifur Orri Arngrímsson — 11 points
- Gudmundur Helgason — 10 points
- Alexander Andersen — 9 points
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Event 1 — Max Deadlift
The competition kicked off with the Max Deadlift, where athletes had three attempts to establish a one-rep max. Unlike his competitors, Hafthor Bjornsson needed only one attempt. Furthermore, he effortlessly claimed victory by deadlifting 380 kilograms (837.8 pounds). Lastly, this decisive lift set the tone for the rest of the event.
- Hafthor Björnsson — 380-kg
- Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 360-kg
- Hilmar Örn Jónsson — 360-kg
- Kristján Páll Árnason — 340-kg
- Alexander Andersen — 315-kg
- Ísleifur Orri Arngrímsson — 310-kg
- Kári Kristófer Elíasson — 290-kg
- Gudmundur Helgason — 275-kg
Event 2 — Dumbbell Medley
In the second event, athletes faced the challenge of overhead pressing three progressively heavier dumbbells. Once again, Hafthor Bjornsson dominated. He was the only competitor to lock out all three lifts, including the heaviest dumbbell, weighing 105 kilograms (231.5 pounds). At Last, this victory further solidified his lead.
- Hafthor Björnsson — 3 in 32.00 s
- Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 2 in 13.00 s
- Hilmar Örn Jónsson — 2 in 14.00 s
- Alexander Andersen — 1 in 7.00 s
- Kári Kristófer Elíasson — 1 in 9.00 s
- Gudmundur Helgason — 1 in 10.00 s
- Kristján Páll Árnason — 1 in 11.00 s
- Ísleifur Orri Arngrímsson — No Lift
Event 3 — Frame Carry
To conclude the first day of the 2024 Iceland’s Strongest Man, Hafthor Bjornsson secured his third consecutive event victory in the Frame Carry. Furthermore, the challenge required athletes to carry a 350-kilogram (771.6-pound) frame for 20 meters, allowing one drop. However, Hafthor distinguished himself by being the only competitor to complete the event without dropping the frame before the finish line. Lastly, his flawless performance underscored his dominance.
- Hafthor Björnsson — 20 meters
- Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 18.9 meters
- Kári Kristófer Elíasson — 13.82 meters
- Kristján Páll Árnason — 5.53 meters
- Gudmundur Helgason — 3.45 meters
- Hilmar Örn Jónsson — 3.36 meters
- Ísleifur Orri Arngrímsson — 1.87 meters
- Alexander Andersen — Withdrew
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Event 4 — Sandbag Toss
Hafthor Bjornsson kicked off the second day with another win. He threw a 25-kilogram (55.1-pound) sandbag to a height of 5.8 meters. Furthermore, no other competitor reached that height. Moreover, Hafthor appeared to have more strength to spare. Lastly, his performance set an impressive benchmark for the event.
- Hafthor Björnsson — 5.9 meters
- Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 5.6 meters
- Hilmar Örn Jónsson — 5.3 meters
- Kári Kristófer Elíasson — Unavailable
- Kristján Páll Árnason — Unavailable
- Gudmundur Helgason — Unavailable
- Ísleifur Orri Arngrímsson — Unavailable
Event 5 — Husafell Stone
The penultimate event at the 2024 Iceland’s Strongest Man was the 186-kilogram (410-pound) Husafell Stone Carry for maximum distance. Furthermore, Hafthor Bjornsson needed to complete more than three laps to win. Moreover, he achieved this and dropped the stone upon reaching the required distance.
(Note: The precise results for the fifth event are not available. However, athletes are listed by their placement.)
- Hafthor Björnsson
- Pálmi Gudfinnsson
- Hilmar Örn Jónsson
- Kári Kristófer Elíasson
- Ísleifur Orri Arngrímsson
- Gudmundur Helgason
- Kristján Páll Árnason
Event 6 — Stone Over Bar
The final event challenged athletes to perform as many reps as possible with either a lighter or heavier Atlas Stone. Furthermore, Hafthor Bjornsson, therefore, chose the heavier 202-kilogram (445.3-pound) Stone. Moreover, ge successfully completed two reps and, consequently, secured his sixth win of the competition.
- Hafthor Björnsson — 2 reps at 202-kg
- Hilmar Örn Jónsson — 1 rep at 202-kg
- Kári Kristófer Elíasson — 6 reps at 160-kg
- Kristján Páll Árnason — 5 reps at 160-kg
- Ísleifur Orri Arngrímsson — 3 reps at 160-kg
- Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 1 rep at 160-kg
- Gudmundur Helgason — No Lift
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In addition , Hafthor Bjornsson now sets his sights on the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth competition, scheduled for August 17-18 in Colorado. As one of the year’s premier events, it will present a tougher challenge. Nevertheless, Hafthor remains a favorite to win. Additionally, he will continue preparing for the 2024 Rogue Invitational, with several months to refine his strategy.
Overview
Hafthor Bjornsson, hailing from Iceland—a nation renowned for its strongmen—proved his superiority by winning the 2024 Iceland’s Strongest Man competition. The event, held on August 10-11, took place just a week before the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth. Consequently, this victory marked his 11th title. Furthermore, Bjornsson won all six events with ease, setting a commanding tone. As a result, he is now preparing for the upcoming Strongest Man on Earth and the 2024 Rogue Invitational.
Featured Image – Hafthor Bjornsson 2024 Iceland’s Strongest Man – credit: @thorbjornsson (Instagram)
