2025 World’s Strongest Man 18” Max Deadlift Official Results

The 2025 World’s Strongest Man Finals moved to the second event on Day Three: the 18” Max Deadlift. Next, athletes faced the challenge of lifting a heavily loaded barbell from just below the knees. This test pushed their raw strength to the limit. Often, this event changes the competition’s momentum.

Meanwhile, after the KNAACK Carry & Hoist, the leaderboard tightened. Specifically, Mitchell Hooper, Tom Stoltman, and Rayno Nel all had 29 points. Consequently, the contest became more intense. As a result, every point gained or lost grew more critical.

Moreover, Rayno Nel made a strong impression in his WSM debut. Indeed, his energy recalled Mitchell Hooper’s breakout performance in 2022. Thus, fans quickly recognized Nel as a serious contender. Furthermore, his showing added excitement to the competition.

Finally, the pressure on the athletes increased with each event. Therefore, every lift and hold now shaped the final standings. Meanwhile, the crowd in Sacramento waited for a dramatic finish. Undoubtedly, this battle for the title is far from over.

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2025 World’s Strongest Man 18” Max Deadlift Results

Rank	Athlete	Country	Lift (kg)
1	Trey Mitchell	🇺🇸 USA	500
2	Rayno Nel	🇿🇦 South Africa	490
T-3rd	Mitchell Hooper	🇨🇦 Canada	465
T-3rd	Tom Stoltman	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	465
T-3rd	Paddy Haynes	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	465
T-3rd	Ondrej Fojtů	🇨🇿 Czech Republic	465
T-3rd	Shane Flowers	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	465
T-8th	Pavlo Kordiyaka	🇺🇦 Ukraine	435
T-8th	Eddie Williams	🇦🇺 Australia	435
10	Luke Stoltman	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	402

Featured Image –2025 World’s Strongest Man 18” Max Deadlift Official Results– Credit: @theworldsstrongestman, @Rich Storry (Instagram)

2025 WSM 18” Max Deadlift Recap

The event ran in rounds with set weights to advance. All athletes wore belts and suits. Tom Stoltman and Paddy Haynes lifted in socks; most others wore shoes. Next, every athlete cleared 402 kilograms (886 pounds). Eight advanced to 435 kilograms (960 pounds), but Hooper and Nel skipped this round. Consequently, if they missed in round three, they would rank lower than those who succeeded in round two.

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Then, Shane Flowers lifted 960 pounds easily. Trey Mitchell locked it out, though it looked tough. Luke Stoltman failed his first attempt despite crowd support. Afterward, Ondrej Fojtů hitched twice but completed the lift. Eddie Williams struggled but succeeded. Pavlo Kordiyaka convulsed through his pull but locked out. Paddy Haynes and Tom Stoltman also succeeded strongly.

Final Rounds and Climactic Lifts

Meanwhile, round three began at 465 kilograms (1,025 pounds). Hooper and Nel stayed in the order despite skipping round two. Flowers led and bowed out after locking out. Mitchell’s lift looked easier. Fojtů advanced. Kordiyaka withdrew after a missed attempt. Haynes impressed with his persistence. Hooper returned after a nosebleed and lifted successfully. Stoltman’s pull was flawless, and Nel showed winning speed.

Next, Mitchell attempted 490 kilograms (1,080 pounds). He failed once but then succeeded. Haynes bowed out after a failed attempt. Hooper failed and withdrew. Stoltman missed twice. Nel had the chance to take the lead.

Finally, Nel claimed the overall lead and stopped. Mitchell alone attempted 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds). Promoter Colin Bryce hyped the crowd. Mitchell’s lift was solid and earned a standing ovation.

2025 WSM Finals

Looking ahead, the Hercules Hold remains on Day Three at 4 p.m. EST. The final day features the Flintstone Press Max at 10 a.m. PST and the Atlas Stones at 2:30 p.m. PST. The competition is tightening.

2025 WSM Events Schedule

Altogether, ten events will unfold over four days. Each event is timed in Pacific Standard Time and may be subject to change.

Qualifying Round – Day One (Thursday, May 15)

10 a.m. – Loading Medley
2 p.m. – Deadlift for Reps
5 p.m. – Rogue Overhead Medley

Qualifying Round – Day Two (Friday, May 16)

10 a.m. – Titan’s Toss
2 p.m. – Stone Medley

Final – Day One (Saturday, May 17)

10 a.m. – KNAACK Carry & Hoist
1 p.m. – 18″ Max Deadlift
4 p.m. – Hercules Hold

Final – Day Two (Sunday, May 18)

10 a.m. – Flintstone Press Max
2:30 p.m. – Atlas Stones

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Overview

The 2025 WSM moved to the 18” Max Deadlift on Day Three. Next, athletes faced heavy weights just below the knees, testing raw strength. Meanwhile, the leaderboard tightened with Hooper, Stoltman, and Nel tied at 29 points. Moreover, Nel impressed in his debut, showing energy like Hooper in 2022. Therefore, every lift gained new importance. Finally, the crowd awaited a dramatic finish as the competition grew more intense.

Featured Image –2025 World’s Strongest Man 18” Max Deadlift Official Results– Credit: @theworldsstrongestman, @Rich Storry (Instagram)