2025 World’s Strongest Man Stone Medley Official Results

The final event of the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Qualifying Stage—the Stone Medley—proved to be a dramatic conclusion to a tightly contested preliminary round.

Athletes faced a brutal gauntlet of four natural stones, each demanding a different blend of strength, balance, and speed:

Event	Weight (kilograms)	Weight (pounds)
Block Press	123	271
Inver Stone-to-Shoulder	158	350
Húsafell Stone Carry	176	390
Foundation Stone Lift	181.5	400

The challenge was clear: complete all four implements in the fastest time possible. But the stakes were even higher. While Tom Stoltman (three-time defending champion), Mitchell Hooper (2023 WSM winner), and Rayno Nel (impressive WSM rookie) had already secured their places in the Final, the rest of the field still had everything to fight for.

With razor-thin point margins in several of the five-man groups, the Stone Medley became the ultimate decider. Only the top two athletes in each group would advance to the 2025 WSM Final, turning the event into a high-stakes sprint where every second—and every lift—counted.

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2025 World’s Strongest Man Stone Medley Results

Group One

Athlete	Country	Stones Completed	Time/Distance
Austin Andrade	🇲🇽 Mexico	4	85.69 seconds
Eddie Williams	🇦🇺 Australia	Carry	8.87 meters
Tom Stoltman	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	2	65.88 seconds
Jaco Schoonwinkel	🇿🇦 South Africa	1	12.44 seconds
Thomas Evans	🇺🇸 USA	0	No lift

Group Two

Athlete	Country	Stones Completed	Time
Mitchell Hooper	🇨🇦 Canada	4	56.22 seconds
Paddy Haynes	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	3	1:22.03
Bryce Johnson	🇺🇸 USA	2	45.53 seconds
Wesley Derwinsky	🇨🇦 Canada	0	No lift
Mathew Ragg	🇳🇿 New Zealand	0	No lift

Group Three

Athlete	Country	Stones Completed	Time/Distance
Rayno Nel	🇿🇦 South Africa	4	62 seconds
Shane Flowers	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	1	11.38 seconds
Evans Nana	🇬🇭 Ghana	1	13.47 seconds
Lucas Hatton	🇺🇸 USA	1	16.72 seconds
Mateusz Kieliszkowski	🇵🇱 Poland	0	No lift

Group Four

Athlete	Country	Stones Completed	Time
Trey Mitchell	🇺🇸 USA	4	73.56 seconds
Ondrej Fojtů	🇨🇿 Czech Republic	3	61.34 seconds
Tristain Hoath	🇨🇦 Canada	3	64.10 seconds
Maxime Boudreault	🇨🇦 Canada	1	9.81 seconds
Luke Richardson	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	0	Withdrew

Group Five

Athlete	Country	Stones Completed	Time
Nick Guardione	🇺🇸 USA	3	71.84 seconds
Luke Stoltman	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	3	79.34 seconds
Pavlo Kordiyaka	🇺🇦 Ukraine	2	79.88 seconds
Andrew Flynn	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	1	70.94 seconds
Evan Singleton	🇺🇸 USA	0	Withdrew

2025 World’s Strongest Man Stone Medley Recap

This event featured single-athlete heats.

Group Two

First, Johnson stepped into the arena. He started cautiously with the first block but managed to lock it out overhead. Then, he removed his wrist wraps and shouldered the second stone. However, he dropped the third stone to regroup, struggling to find proper leverage before the whistle blew.

Next, Ragg entered the stage, once again introduced as a McDonald’s manager. Unfortunately, he lost his grip after cleaning the first stone and had to lift it again. Despite pushing it overhead on his second attempt, he couldn’t control the lockout. His third lift failed to lock out his right elbow, and he ultimately waved off, ending his 2025 campaign.

Meanwhile, the sweltering 84-degree heat brought Derwinsky to the platform. Although efficient with the clean, he struggled to reposition for the press and had to dump the stone. After cleaning it again, he shook his head in frustration and waved off. This left the door open for Haynes.

Finally, Haynes approached the stones with laser focus. He transitioned from a sharp clean to a successful lift that, while not fully stabilized, earned the down command from Magnus ver Magnusson. Subsequently, he removed his gear and carried the Húsafell stone to completion, securing his first WSM Finals spot. He celebrated the moment with the crowd.

**Featured Image – 2025 World’s Strongest Man Stone Medley Official Results – Credit: @theworldsstrongestman, @Rich Storry (Instagram)**

Group Four

Initially, Hoath entered the arena. Despite a slight hiccup locking out the first block, he recovered quickly. Then, he made light work of the stone-to-shoulder lift. However, gripping the Húsafell high slowed his pace, and he tired before attempting the fourth stone.

Soon after, Boudreault began his run but faltered on the first block and overran the second stone. Clearly dazed, he couldn’t recover momentum, dashing his hopes for a WSM Final spot. From the sidelines, promoter Colin Bryce questioned what had gone wrong.

At 23 years old, Fojtů stepped on stage with the knowledge that two stones would lock up his first WSM Final. He executed the block with exceptional smoothness. The crowd erupted when he secured the second stone to his shoulder, clinching his place in the Final.

Lastly, Mitchell Hooper ran last for the group. The first block challenged his balance but was otherwise no problem. Then, the stone-to-shoulder lift looked effortless. He gripped the Húsafell high and calmly walked the distance, locking in his fifth career WSM Final appearance after loading the fourth stone.

Group One

To start, Andrade took the stage but failed to secure a Final spot. Nonetheless, he seemed comfortable, completing two brisk lifts before re-chalking for the Húsafell. Although he took time to begin, he managed one attempt on the fourth stone, marking a memorable sendoff.

Following him, Schoonwinkel aimed to secure his second WSM Final. He cleared the first block easily but struggled with the second stone’s grip. Unable to find leverage, he left his Final hopes uncertain, opening the door for Evans or Williams.

Then, Evans stepped up intending to set a time Williams couldn’t beat. However, his first clean of the block was shaky and uncomfortable. He pushed the block overhead but had to dump it while falling forward. Despite multiple attempts, he could not complete the lift.

Meanwhile, Williams needed only the block lift to reach his first WSM Final. Though momentarily unsure, he received the down command from Magnus ver Magnusson. Williams secured his spot after dropping the Húsafell halfway through the carry.

Group Five

First, Guardione entered the stage but was mathematically eliminated due to Singleton’s withdrawal. Regardless, he cleared the block, second stone, and Húsafell, putting forth his best performance of the competition. Unfortunately, he ran out of time to attempt the fourth stone.

Next, Flynn struggled on the block attempts. After three failed tries, he finally received the down command on his fourth attempt, sparking a cheer from the crowd. However, his earlier misses kept him out of contention for the Final.

Then, Luke Stoltman needed only the block press to clinch a Final spot. He locked it out and visibly relaxed. He lifted the second stone to his shoulder vertically, the first athlete to use that technique successfully. The Húsafell was easy, but the fourth stone didn’t budge. This marks his fifth WSM Final.

Finally, Kordiyaka could secure his third WSM Final with the block press. His first attempt was quick but incomplete. On the second, he was clinical, fist-pumping his advancement. He lifted the stone-to-shoulder for show before waving off at the Húsafell.

Group Three

Initially, Nana needed an event win and a Flowers bomb out to reach the Final. He managed the block press smoothly but failed to clean the second, pull-shaped stone. Afterward, he thanked the crowd and signed off.

Similarly, Hatton needed to beat Flowers by three ranks to advance. He cleared the block and pressed it with a unique toss-and-catch technique. However, like Nana, he failed to move the second stone and ended his contest.

Meanwhile, Flowers only needed the block press to enter the Final. He succeeded on his first attempt and signaled to his coach about attempting the stone-to-shoulder. Unfortunately, the lift failed as he dropped the stone at his shoulder and nearly injured himself.

Finally, Nel was already locked for his first WSM Final but pushed to improve his leaderboard position. He power cleaned the block and stone-to-shoulder. Though swift through the Húsafell, he narrowly missed beating Hooper’s time.

2025 World’s Strongest Man Events

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 final event of the 2025 World’s Strongest Man Qualifying Stage, the Stone Medley, was intense and decisive. Athletes had to complete four heavy stones quickly, testing strength, balance, and speed. Meanwhile, top competitors like Tom Stoltman, Mitchell Hooper, and Rayno Nel had already secured Final spots. However, others fought fiercely as only the top two in each group advanced. Consequently, every second and lift mattered in this high-stakes sprint. In the end, the Stone Medley proved the ultimate test, separating finalists from those eliminated.

Featured Image – 2025 World’s Strongest Man Stone Medley Official Results – Credit: @theworldsstrongestman, @Rich Storry (Instagram)