In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the 2024 World’s Strongest Man competition nears its climax as the qualifying rounds conclude. Furthermore, today’s events feature two standard challenges alongside the pivotal Stone Off, a unique test that will determine the finalists. However, with only two spots available per group, athletes face immense pressure to secure their passage to the finals.
Additionally, each point earned in today’s events holds significant sway in the overall standings. Furthermore, athletes must demonstrate extraordinary strength, skill, and resilience to position themselves for advancement. Also, against a backdrop of heightened anticipation, the arena buzzes with energy as competitors fiercely vie for victory.
However, in this critical juncture of the tournament, spectators eagerly await the unfolding drama. Moreover, they keenly observe every moment as athletes push themselves to their limits. Notably, the intensity mounts as competitors fully grasp that today’s performances will shape their journey toward the coveted title of the World’s Strongest Man.
2024 World’s Strongest Man Point Standings – Day 2 Qualifiers
1. Group 1
- Tristain Hoath — 25 points (Qualified)
- Eddie Williams — 21.5 points
- Luke Stoltman — 21.5 points
- Trey Mitchell — 17 points
- Kevin Faires — 14.5 points
- Oskar Ziolkowski — 5.5 points
2. Group 2
- Mitchell Hooper — 25.5 points (Qualified)
- Ondrej Fojtu — 22.5 points
- Austin Andrade — 20 points
- Spenser Remick — 16.5 points
- Nicolas Cambi — 10.5 points
- Gavin Bilton — 7 points (Withdrew)
3. Group 3
- Mathew Ragg — 23 points (Qualified)
- Adam Bishop — 20.5 points
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 20 points
- Thomas Evans — 17 points
- Rob Kearney — 15 points
- Pa O’Dwyer — 8.5 points
4. Group 4
- Evan Singleton — 22 points (Qualified)
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 18 points
- Marcus Crowder — 17.5 points
- Kane Francis — 16.5 points
- Evans Nana — 15 point
- Rauno Heinla — 15 points
5. Group 5
- Tom Stoltman — 23.5 points (Qualified)
- Wesley Derwinsky — 21.5 points
- Jaco Schoonwinkel — 21 points
- Adam Roszkowski — 17.5 points
- Nathan Goltry — 16.5 points
- Bobby Thompson — 1 point (Withdrew)
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Day 2 Qualifiers Event Recap & Highlights
Event 4 — Globe Viking Press
After a well-deserved night’s rest, athletes commenced day two of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man with the Globe Viking Press event. Furthermore, the contraption, designed explicitly for overhead presses, bore a formidable load of 150 kilograms (330.7 pounds). Also, their task: to execute as many repetitions as possible within a strict time frame of 60 seconds.
Group 1
Trey Mitchell, still in recovery from an Achilles injury, surprised with his performance at the 2024 World’s Strongest Man. However, despite his condition, he demonstrated exceptional overhead pressing power, completing an impressive 16 repetitions. Also, this surpassed the efforts of many competitors in his group.
Additionally, Tristan Hoath, a relative newcomer to the WSM, solidified his lead with 15 successful reps on the Viking Press. Moreover, this strategic move bolstered his rankings, particularly beneficial as key rival Luke Stoltman shared third place with Kevin Faires. They both managed 11 repetitions.
- Trey Mitchell — 16 reps
- Tristain Hoath — 15 reps
- Kevin Faires — 11 reps
- Luke Stoltman — 11 reps
- Eddie Williams — 10 reps
- Oskar Ziolkowski — 10 reps
Group 2
Ondrej Fojtu emerged victorious in the Viking Press event, showcasing his prowess with 15 repetitions. Also, this further solidified his status as one of the most promising young talents in the Strongman realm. However, despite his stellar performance, he only closed the gap by one point on the overall leaderboard, as defending champion Mitchell Hooper completed one less rep.
Interestingly, Hooper seemed capable of achieving more repetitions but opted to conserve energy strategically for the upcoming challenges. Consequently, the Canadian ensured his lead by surpassing Nicolas Cambi and Spenser Remick, who both tied for third place with 13 reps each.
Regrettably, Gavin Bilton officially withdrew from the competition before the commencement of day two due to unspecified reasons.
- Ondrej Fojtu — 15 reps
- Mitchell Hooper — 14 reps
- Nicolas Cambi — 13 reps
- Spenser Remick — 13 reps
- Austin Andrade — 12 reps
- Gavin Bilton — Withdrew
Group 3
The Viking Press event intensified competition in Group 3, setting the stage for tightly contested battles. Furthermore, Thomas Evans emerged victorious with 17 successful reps, bolstering his prospects for the finals.
In addition, Aivars Šmauksteis secured second place with 14 solid repetitions.
Moreover, Mathew Ragg’s third-place finish with 12 reps proved pivotal. Also, he capitalized on Adam Bishop’s underwhelming performance to seize the overall lead.
- Thomas Evans — 17 reps
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 14 reps
- Mathew Ragg — 12 reps
- Rob Kearney — 11 reps
- Adam Bishop — 7 reps
- Pa O’Dwyer — 7 reps
Group 4
Evan Singleton’s triumph in the Viking Press secured his spot in the 2024 World’s Strongest Man finals, even before the last event. Also, his impressive 16 reps ensured an unassailable lead.
Additionally, Pavlo Kordiyaka’s strong performance of 14 reps earned him second place, granting him a valuable advantage over his competitors. Moreover, Marcus Crowder and Kane Francis tied for third with 12 reps each.
- Evan Singleton — 16 reps
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 14 reps
- Marcus Crowder — 12 reps
- Kane Francis — 12 reps
- Rauno Heinla — 9 reps
- Evans Nana — 8 reps
Group 5
The competition in the fifth group was exceptionally close during the Viking Press event, with all five athletes finishing within a narrow margin of three reps. Consequently, Tom Stoltman and Adam Roszkowski shared first place with 14 successful repetitions each.
Similarly, Wesley Derwinsky and Nathan Goltry tied for third place with 13 reps each. Consequently, Jaco Schoonwinkel finished in last place, falling just one rep short of Derwinsky and Goltry, and two reps behind the leaders.
- Tom Stoltman — 14 reps
- Adam Roszkowski — 14 reps
- Wesley Derwinsky — 13 reps
- Nathan Goltry — 13 reps
- Jaco Schoonwinkel — 12 reps
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Event 5 — Car Walk
The final regular event of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man Qualifiers was the Car Walk. Athletes tackled a 454-kilogram (1,000-pound) Car frame, akin to a Yoke Carry, but with added instability. Furthermore, the challenge? Also, carry it for 20 meters in the shortest time possible.
Group 1
Winning the Car Walk event was a game-changer for Eddie Williams, propelling him to second place overall and giving him a crucial edge in the upcoming Stone Off. Also, his remarkable 20-meter carry in just 14.06 seconds was nearly ten seconds faster than Hoath and Stoltman.
Notably, Tristan Hoath’s second-place finish in the event solidified his spot in the 2024 World’s Strongest Man Finals. However, despite a strong effort from Luke Stoltman, who trailed Hoath by less than a second, his early drop off the Car hindered his time as he had to lift it back up.
- Eddie Williams — 14.06 seconds
- Tristain Hoath — 23.20 seconds
- Luke Stoltman — 24.14 seconds
- Trey Mitchell — 16.77 meters
- Kevin Faires — 12.91 meters
- Oskar Ziolkowski — 0.52 meters
Group 2
Spenser Remick dominated the Car Walk event in Group Two, setting a blistering pace of 20.87 seconds and outpacing Austin Andrade by approximately three seconds. Also, Nicolas Cambi trailed behind, securing third place with a significantly slower time of 35.69 seconds.
Notably, Mitchell Hooper and Ondrej Fojtu, the top contenders in the group, only managed to cover a few meters with the car. Moreover, recognizing that there was little to gain by pushing each other in this event, they opted to conserve their energy, strategically aiming to enhance their prospects in the subsequent stages of the competition.
- Spenser Remick — 20.87 seconds
- Austin Andrade — 24.13 seconds
- Nicolas Cambi — 35.69 seconds
- Mitchell Hooper — 3.30 meters
- Ondrej Fojtu — 2.01 meters
Group 3
Rob Kearney bid farewell to his professional Strongman career in impressive fashion, clinching victory in the Car Walk event with a swift finish of just 12.07 seconds. However, despite his stellar performance, Kearney fell short of securing a top-three placement in his group overall.
Moreover, Aivars Šmaukstelis closely trailed Kearney, completing the event in 17.06 seconds and securing second place, thereby earning his spot in the Stone Off. Meanwhile, Mathew Ragg’s third-place finish in the Car Walk event solidified his group victory and guaranteed his advancement to the finals.
- Rob Kearney — 12.07 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 17.06 seconds
- Mathew Ragg — 19.17 seconds
- Thomas Evans — 55.58 seconds
- Adam Bishop — 15.20 meters
- Pa O’Dwyer — 0 meters
Group 4
Ghana’s debutant at the 2024 World’s Strongest Man made a remarkable exit, clinching victory in the Car Walk event as the sole participant to break the 20-second mark. Also, his performance underscored his potential as a future star in the Strongman arena.
Moreover, in a tense showdown for second place, Marcus Crowder and Kane Francis vied for the coveted spot in the Stone Off. Ultimately, Crowder secured the position, narrowly besting Francis by a mere one-second margin.
- Evans Nana — 18.36 seconds
- Marcus Crowder — 22.23 seconds
- Kane Francis — 23.56 seconds
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 29.89 seconds
- Rauno Heinla — 8.75 meters
- Evan Singleton — Did Not Attempt
Group 5
Adam Roszkowski claimed first place in the Car Walk event, closely followed by Wesley Derwinsky, with a mere 0.16-second difference between them. Moreover, their neck-and-neck finish made it the most fiercely contested race across all groups, adding an exhilarating conclusion to the event.
In addition, Jaco Schoonwinkel trailed closely behind, completing the course in 28.41 seconds, a mere six seconds behind Adam and Wesley. Furthermore, worth noting is Tom Stoltman’s tactical approach, deliberately opting for a slower finish to conserve energy for the finals, securing his overall victory without risking excessive exertion.
- Adam Roszkowski — 22.43 seconds
- Wesley Derwinsky — 22.59 seconds
- Jaco Schoonwinkel — 28.41 seconds
- Nathan Goltry — 36.98 seconds
- Tom Stoltman — 2.70 meters
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Special Event — Stone Off
Similar to last year’s edition, the Stone Off serves as the final event of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man qualifiers. However, it holds special significance as only the second-place and third-place finishers from each group participate. Also, the objective is to determine the second qualifier from each group alongside the group winner.
Additionally, in this head-to-head event, athletes lift a series of six stones, ranging from 140 kg (308.6 lb) to 200 kg (440.9 lb). Furthermore, if both athletes successfully lift all six stones, they progress to lift the heaviest stone until one concedes.
Moreover, it’s worth noting that the third-place finisher initiates the Stone Off, with the second-place finisher required to match their number of successful lifts to advance to the finals. Also, the first athlete unable to lift a stone concedes the duel.
Moreover, the Stone Off is scheduled to commence at 05:00 p.m. EST.
Results Coming Soon – Stay Tune
2024 World’s Strongest Man Remaining Schedule
1. Day 2, May 2nd — Qualifying / Group Stage
- Event 4 — Globe Viking Press – 09:00 a.m. EST
- Event 5 — Car Walk – 01:00 p.m. EST
- Special Event — Stone Off – 05:00 p.m EST
2. Day 3, May 4th — Finals
- Event 1 — KNAACK Giants Medley – 10:00 a.m. EST
- Event 2 — Max Axle Press – 11:30 a.m. EST
- Event 3 — Keg Toss – 03:00 p.m. EST
3. Day 4, May 5th — Finals
- Event 4 — Reign Total Body Fuel’s Conan’s Wheel – 10:00 a.m. EST
- Event 5 — BFGoodrich Tires HD Terrain Deadlift – 12:00 p.m. EST
- Event 6 — Atlas Stones – 04:00 p.m. EST
Previous World’s Strongest Man Winners
- Bruce Wilhelm — 1977
- Bruce Wilhelm — 1978
- Don Reinhoudt — 1979
- Bill Kazmaier — 1980
- Bill Kazmaier — 1981
- Bill Kazmaier — 1982
- Geoff Capes — 1983
- Jon Pall Sigmarsson — 1984
- Geoff Capes — 1985
- Jon Pall Sigmarsson — 1986
- Not Held — 1987
- Jon Pall Sigmarsson — 1988
- Jamie Reeves — 1989
- Jon Pall Sigmarsson — 1990
- Magnus Ver Magnusson — 1991
- Ted van der Parre — 1992
- Gary Taylor — 1993
- Magnus Ver Magnusson — 1994
- Magnus Ver Magnusson — 1995
- Magnus Ver Magnusson — 1996
- Jouko Ahola — 1997
- Magnus Samuelsson — 1998
- Jouko Ahola — 1999
- Janne Virtanen — 2000
- Svend Karlsen — 2001
- Mariusz Pudzianowski — 2002
- Mariusz Pudzianowski — 2003
- Vasyl Virastyuk — 2004
- Mariusz Pudzianowski — 2005
- Phil Pfister — 2006
- Mariusz Pudzianowski — 2007
- Mariusz Pudzianowski — 2008
- Zydrunas Savickas — 2009
- Zydrunas Savickas — 2010
- Brian Shaw — 2011
- Zydrunas Savickas — 2012
- Brian Shaw — 2013
- Zydrunas Savickas — 2014
- Brian Shaw — 2015
- Brian Shaw — 2016
- Eddie Hall — 2017
- Hafthor Julius Bjornsson — 2018
- Martins Licis — 2019
- Oleksii Novikov — 2020
- Tom Stoltman — 2021
- Tom Stoltman — 2022
- Mitchell Hooper — 2023
FAQs
How Can I Watch the 2024 World’s Strongest Man?
Viewing the 2024 World’s Strongest Man live is exclusively available to attendees at the Myrtle Beach venue. However, televised coverage will be broadcasted on CBS and CBS Sports Network starting May 28th for USA viewers. Also, for comprehensive live updates, visit our page.
Who Holds the Title of Defending Champion?
Mitchell Hooper, the formidable Canadian athlete, enters the 2024 WSM as the reigning champion. Furthermore, having clinched victory in last year’s competition and numerous other prestigious events, Hooper aims for back-to-back triumphs at the WSM.
How Does the Scoring System Function?
Notably, Points are distributed based on the number of competitors within a group, with six athletes per group in the 2024 WSM. Also, the event winner garners six points, followed by five points for second place, four for third, and so forth.
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Full 2024 WSM Live Coverage
- How to Tune in to the 2024 WSM Competition
- 2024 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day 1 Qualifiers (Live Coverage)
- 2024 World’s Strongest Man Groups Unveiled
- 2024 World’s Strongest Man Withdrawals – Live Coverage
- 2024 World’s Strongest Man Results & Highlights – Live Coverage (Day 1, 2)
- 2024 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day 2 Qualifiers (Live Coverage)
Furthermore, keep up with the action at the 2024 WSM, broadcasting live from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Also, for exclusive interviews, real-time updates, and comprehensive coverage, visit our dedicated WSM hub at Colosseumstrength.com.
Overview
The 2024 World’s Strongest Man competition in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is reaching its climax with the conclusion of the qualifying rounds. Furthermore, today’s events include standard challenges and the crucial Stone Off, determining the finalists. However, with only two spots per group, athletes are under pressure to secure their advancement. Moreover, every point gained in today’s events significantly impacts the overall standings, intensifying the competition. Notably, the Stone Off, similar to last year, is the final event, where second and third-place finishers from each group vie for the last qualifying spots. Lastly, Stay tuned for updates on the finalists’ journey towards the title.
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