Strongman competition in 2015
The 2015 World's Strongest Man was the 38th edition of the World's Strongest Man competition. It took place in Putrajaya , Malaysia from April 19 to 26.[ 2] The competition was won by Brian Shaw of the United States for the third time,[ 3] with defending champion Žydrūnas Savickas of Lithuania second and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson of Iceland third.[ 4]
Participants
Heat Results
Each qualifying heat consisted of six competitors and six events. Unlike previous years, the final heats event, the Atlas Stones, was worth double points. After the six events, the top two competitors from each heat will qualify for the final.[ 5] [ 4]
Heat 1
Heat 2
Heat 3
Heat 4
Heat 5
Finals Events Results
Event 1: Super Yoke
Weight: 499 kilograms (1,100 lb)
Course Length: 20 metres (66 ft)
Time Limit: 60 seconds
Event 2: Deadlift
Weight: 369 kilograms (814 lb) for repetitions
Time Limit: 60 seconds
Event 3: Truck Pull
Weight: 28,000 kilograms (62,000 lb)
Course Length: 25 metres (82 ft)
Time Limit: 60 seconds
None of the athletes completed the full course
Event 4: Power Stairs
Weight: Three weights at 225 kilograms (496 lb) each
Time Limit: 60 seconds
Each weight must be carried up 5 steps
Event 5: Max Log Press
Opening Weight: 165 kilograms (364 lb)
^ Savickas attempted a 227.5 kg (502 lb) log that would've been a new world record at the time, but failed.[ 7] [ 4]
Event 6: Atlas Stones
Weight: 5 stones ranging from 150–209 kilograms (331–461 lb)
Time Limit: 60 seconds
Final standings
References
^ "Brian Shaw" . World's Strongest Man . Retrieved December 13, 2020 .
^ "World's Strongest Man 2015, Malaysia Schedule" . World's Strongest Man . April 17, 2015. Retrieved January 13, 2021 .
^ Cotton, Gary. "Brian Shaw Wins 2015 World's Strongest Man Title" . Muscle and Fitness . Retrieved January 4, 2021 .
^ a b c "The World's Strongest Man 2015 Roundup" . World's Strongest Man . January 3, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2021 .
^ "2015 Malaysia Heats and Events Revealed" . World's Strongest Man . December 2, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2021 .
^ a b c d e f "World's Strongest Man Archive" . World's Strongest Man . Retrieved December 20, 2020 .
^ World's Strongest Man 2015 Final . YouTube . Retrieved December 27, 2020 . See from 34:20
External links
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