Luke Richardson and Evan Singleton Stun Fans with 2025 World’s Strongest Man Withdraw

On May 15, the 2025 World’s Strongest Man kicked off in Sacramento, California. For the opening event, athletes faced the Loading Event. Here, they had to lift 130 kilograms (287 pounds) onto the back of a truck as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately, the event took a dangerous turn. A treacherous sandbag caused serious injuries on the arena floor. As a result, two athletes suffered biceps tears during the competition.

Specifically, Luke Richardson from Group Four and Evan Singleton from Group Five were affected. Because of their injuries, both were forced to withdraw from the contest. This shocked fans and competitors alike.

Moving forward, the withdrawals shifted the competition’s landscape. The remaining athletes now face a tougher path to the title. Meanwhile, fans watch closely as the battle continues without two top contenders.

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Luke Richardson and Evan Singleton Stun Fans with 2025 World’s Strongest Man Exit

Richardson and Singleton injured their biceps on the third of four sandbags. Specifically, Richardson tore his right biceps, while Singleton injured his left. Interestingly, Richardson showed no pain on his face but acted like he knew he had re-injured an old muscle. Meanwhile, Singleton’s face and body language clearly showed agony. Medical personnel quickly escorted him off the stage to the athlete holding area.

For years, Richardson has battled injuries. In fact, he withdrew from the 2021 World’s Strongest Man with a torn biceps. Moreover, his surgeries have left him £40,000 in debt, according to his Instagram. Despite these struggles, he seemed fully recovered. Just last month, he won the 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man title.

However, his 2025 World’s Strongest Man run ended abruptly. This injury forced him to withdraw early from the competition. For a competitor with such history, it was a tough setback.

Similarly, Singleton has faced his own hurdles. In 2022, he withdrew from the WSM after suffering anaphylactic shock. Remarkably, he returned less than a day later to finish last in his group. This year, however, his injury means another early exit.

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2025 World’s Strongest Man Continues

At the time of this article’s publication, no word had come about adding alternates. Instead, the competition appears set to continue with 23 athletes. This sense came from sources on the ground in Sacramento.

Next up is the Deadlift for Reps event, scheduled for 2 p.m. PST. Fans eagerly await the next test of strength and endurance. Meanwhile, the atmosphere remains tense after the injuries.

Additionally, Colosseum Strength will update this article as soon as new details emerge. Specifically, they will report on the severity of Richardson’s and Singleton’s injuries.

Finally, the competition presses on despite the setbacks. Athletes and fans alike are watching closely to see what unfolds next.

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 2025 World’s Strongest Man began in Sacramento with the Loading Event. Then, trouble struck when two athletes, Luke Richardson and Evan Singleton, suffered biceps injuries from a tricky sandbag. As a result, both withdrew from the competition early. Meanwhile, the event continues with 23 remaining athletes. Finally, fans and organizers await updates on the injured men and the next challenges ahead.

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