Strongman competition in 2013
The 2013 World's Strongest Man was the 36th edition of World's Strongest Man. The event was held in Haitang Bay, Sanya, China, the same host city as the 2006 World's Strongest Man contest.[1] The qualifying heats were held from August 17–20 and the finals on Aug. 23 & 24.[1] The event was sponsored by the Commerce Casino and will be broadcast in the United States on the CBS Sports Network.[2] Brian Shaw from the United States placed first, winning his second WSM title after winning in 2011.[3] Zydrunas Savickas from Lithuania was second after finishing 1st the year before, and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson from Iceland was third for the second year in a row.[3]
Participants
Qualifying Heats
Heat 1
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Heat 2
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Heat 3
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Heat 4
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Heat 5
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Finals events results
Event 1: Frame Carry
- Weight: 375 kilograms (827 lb)
- Course length: 30 metres (98 ft)
- Time limit: 60 seconds
Event 2: Truck Pull
- Weight: 16,000 kilograms (35,000 lb)
- Course length: 25 metres (82 ft)
- Time limit: 75 seconds
Event 3: Super Yoke
- Weight: 480 kilograms (1,060 lb)
- Course length: 20 metres (66 ft)
- Time limit: 60 seconds
Event 4: Max Deadlift
Event 5: Overhead Medley
- Weight: 1 x 110 kilograms (240 lb) dumbbell, 1 x 170 kilograms (370 lb) barbell, 1 x 120 kilograms (260 lb) dumbbell, 1 x 180 kilograms (400 lb) barbell
- Time limit: 75 seconds
Event 6: Atlas Stones
- Weight: 5 Stone series ranging from 130–186 kilograms (287–410 lb)
- Time limit: 60 seconds
Final standings
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References
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