2019 World's Strongest Man Strongman competition in 2019
The 2019 World's Strongest Man was the 42nd edition of the World's Strongest Man competition. It took place in Bradenton , Florida between June 13 and 16. Martins Licis of the United States won the competition for the first time in his career.[ 1] Mateusz Kieliszkowski of Poland finished second for the second year in a row. Defending champion Hafthor Julius Bjornsson of Iceland finished third, having suffered a torn plantar fascia during the qualifying heats that hampered him throughout the finals.[ 2] [ 3]
Participants
Heat Results
There are five competitors per group. After four events, the competitor with the highest score qualifies for the final. The competitors in second and third place take part in the Last Man Standing event, which comprises lifting an Atlas Stone over a yoke.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
Heat 1
Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Log Lift for reps. Last Man Standing
Heat 2
Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Log Lift for reps. Last Man Standing
Heat 3
Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Log Lift for reps. Last Man Standing
Heat 4
Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Dumbbell Press for reps. Last Man Standing
^ a b Kristiansen also took part in the Last Man Standing event against Caron, due to Faires not being able to complete a successful stone lift.[ 7]
Heat 5
Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Dumbbell Press for reps. Last Man Standing
Finals Events Results
Event 1: Loading Race
Weight: 1 x 120 kilograms (260 lb) barrel, 1 x 140 kilograms (310 lb) anvil and 2 x 140 kilograms (310 lb) sacksCourse Length: 12 metres (39 ft)Time Limit: 75 seconds
Weight: 60 kilograms (130 lb) double dumbbells, 100 kilograms (220 lb) circus dumbbell, 160 kilograms (350 lb) circus barbell and 170 kilograms (370 lb) logTime Limit: 60 secondsNotes: Athletes had a choice of order for the last two implements
^ Konstantine Janashia withdrew from the competition after tearing his right tricep while attempting to lift the circus dumbbell.[ 1]
Event 3: Squat Lift
Weight: 340 kilograms (750 lb) for repetitionsTime Limit: 75 seconds
Weight: 320 kilograms (710 lb) for as long as possible
Event 5: Atlas Stones
Weight: 5 stones ranging from 150–210 kilograms (330–460 lb)Time Limit: 60 secondsTotal Weight: 900 kilograms (2,000 lb)
Final standings
[ 8] [ 1]
References
^ a b c Tao, David (June 17, 2019). "Martins Licis Wins 2019 World's Strongest Man" . BarBend . Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2020 . ^ English, Nick (June 14, 2019). "Thor Bjornsson Tore His Plantar Fascia, Will Still Compete At World's Strongest Man" . BarBend . Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021 . ^ Sunderland, Tom. "World's Strongest Man 2019 Results: Martins Licis Earns 1st Career Win at Event" . Bleacher Report . Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 . ^ "2019 Tachi Palace WSM Groups + Events" . World's Strongest Man the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020 .^ English, Nick (June 14, 2019). "2019 World's Strongest Man Day 1 Results" . BarBend . Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2020 . ^ Tao, David (June 15, 2019). "2019 World's Strongest Man Day 2 Results" . BarBend . Retrieved December 29, 2020 . ^ a b English, Nick (June 18, 2019). "These Are Your Finalists For The 2019 World's Strongest Man (Day 3 Results)" . BarBend . Retrieved December 29, 2020 . ^ Beck, Kalle (June 16, 2019). "Worlds Strongest Man 2019 Finals Results" . Starting Strongman . Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2020 .
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