Who is the worlds strongest man

You might have witnessed many strong men capable of lifting massive weights, but who are the top 20 strongest men in the world as of 2022? What makes them stand out among the rest? Get ready to learn amazing things about the well-built people on the planet.

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The most muscular men have come from competitions, including the World's Strongest Man (WSM), powerlifting, weightlifting, and wrestling. The WSM is an annual international event attracting some well-built men on earth. It began in 1977.

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Bill Kazmaier, Mariusz Pudzianowski, and Zydrunas Savickas have achieved remarkable records in the sport. So, let us find out more about other legends who have stunned people with their abilities and talents.

20. Andy Bolton

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Andy is a British powerlifter who hails from Dewsbury, Yorkshire. He is the first man to lift a 1000 lb. deadlift in a powerlifting competition. The Briton has also won three World Powerlifting championships (2000, 2001, 2008).

19. Mark Henry

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Henry is an American powerlifter and retired professional wrestler known during his time in WWE. He is the first man ever to win United States Weigtkufiting and Powerlifting Super Heavyweight Championships at the same time.

18. Leonid Taranenko

Former Soviet/Belarusian coach Leonid Taranenko during the Men's super heavyweight (+110kg) weightlifting event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, in July 1992. Photo: Bob Thomas
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Taranenko is known for lifting a truck with his bare hands and deadlifting over 500 pounds. He won several titles, including gold medals at the Olympic games, World Weightlifting Champions, and European Weightlifting Championships.

17. Terry Hollands

Terry Hollands of the United Kingdom competes at the Super Yoke event during the WSM competition at Serenity Marina on 23 August 2013 in Hainan Island, China. Photo: Victor Fraile
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Despite failing to win the World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition, the British athlete has one of the most prolonged consistency in the event. Hollands is the only WSM competitor to reach the finals in nine consecutive years.

16. Eddie Hall

Eddie Hall lifted the 90 stone, 536 kg, at Random House on 18 October 2017 in London to break Tom Magee's record of lifting 535 kilograms in 1983. Photo: John Phillips
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Eddie Hall has set numerous records, including the record for the most weight lifted in one session (1,041 pounds). Besides weight lifting, Eddie is also a professional actor. In 2015, he was awarded an honorary knighthood by the Queen.

15. Hafthor Bjornsson

Hafthor Julius Bjornsson of Iceland during the 2019 Arnold Classic Professional Strongman competition on 19 March 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Quinn Rooney
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The 2011 and 2019 Iceland's Strongest Man winner also makes our list of tough men on the planet. In addition, he is the first person to win Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe's Strongest Man, and the WSM competition in the same calendar year.

14. Svend Karlsen

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Svend Karlsen is well known for his catchphrase "Viking Power". He broke over 30 Norwegian powerlifting records to cement his legendary status. In 2001, he won the WSM competition and finished in the top 3 in 1999 and 2000.

13. Bruce Wilhelm

Bruce Wilhelm is a former American weightlifter who currently serves as a member of the executive board of the United States Olympic Committee. Photo: @powerliftingstrongmannews
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Wilhelm is undoubtedly among the most energetic guys globally. He won the first edition of the World's Strongest Man competition in 1977 and defended his title in 1978.

12. Vasyl Virastyuk

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Ukrainian Vasyl Virastyuk is the first athlete to claim the World's Strongest Man award and the International Federation of Strength Athletes (IFSA) title in the same year (2004).

11. Magnus Samuelsson

Swedish athlete Magnus Samuelsson is one of the strongest men on earth. He has also acted in several films. Photo: @samuelsson_magnus
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The Swedish-born legend was known for his incredible arm strength. Samuelsson won the 1998 WSM competition and held the record for most appearances in the event (13). He followed in his mother's footsteps by winning the arm wrestling championship.

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You may be eager to know more about other tough men globally and the strongest man in the world of all time. Continue reading to find out.

10. Jamie Reeves

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Jamie Reeves won the World's Strongest Man competition in 1989 and made it to the podium three times. He was England's most energic man for nearly a decade in the late 1980s and 1990s.

9. Jouko Ahola

Jouko Ahola of Finland lifts a load during an event. He is one of the most outstanding men with immense strength. Photo: Stefan Kiefer
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Ninth on our list is Finnish legend Jouko Ahola, a two-time winner of the WSM competition. Ahola later became an actor after retiring from strongman competitions.

8. Geoff Capes

Legendary English shot putter Geoff Capes also ranks among the most outstanding men. Photo: Leo Mason, PA Images (modified by author)
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British athlete Geoff Capes won two global titles in the mid-1980s, becoming one the most succesful English athletes. He also represented England and Great Britain in Shot Put events and won two Commonwealth titles, two European championships and three Olympic medals.

7. Jon Pall Sigmarsson

Jon Pall Sigmarsson pulled massive crowds thanks to his electrifying presence and power. Photo: @intpowerlifterscouncil
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Who is the 4-times World's Strongest Man? Sigmarsson stunned many people with his great power and ability. He was the first person to win four WSM titles. Unfortunately, the blonde Icelander died of a tragic heart attack at 32.

6. Magnus Ver Magnusson

Magnus Ver Magnusson lifts a load during the World's Strongest Man contest in Orange, France, on 30 August 1993. Photo: Antonio Ribeiro
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Like his fellow countryman Jon Pall Sigmarsson, Magnusson won four WSM accolades. But unfortunately, he retired in 1997 after failing to reach the event's final.

5. Brian Shaw

Brian Shaw lifts the 430 pounds of Austrian Oak to win the 2017 Arnold Strongman Classic on 4 March 2017 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. Photo: Frank Jansky
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Brian Shaw is an American athlete who has done amazing things that a normal human being cannot do. He has four WSM titles (2011,2013, 2015, 2016). Shaw is also among the World's Strongest Man 2022 competitors, hoping to clinch his fifth accolade.

4. Patrik Baboumian

Vegan strongman Patrik Baboumian breaks a world record by carrying 555 kilos 10 metres on the West Jet stage at the Harbourfront Centre. Photo: David Cooper
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Baboumian is an Iranian-born, Armenian-German strongman and former bodybuilder. He holds the title of the "Strongest Man of Germany", and a world record for log lifts in the 105k-category (165 kg). The 34-year-old is also one of the global champions of vegan food.

3. Bill Kazmaier

Legendary American powerlifter Bill Kazmaier was dubbed an 'animal' by some fans because of his incredible power and strength. Photo: @soypowerlifter
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American athlete Bill Kazmaier has three World's Strongest Man titles (1980, 1981, 1982). Kazmaier is also among the four athletes inducted into the "World's Strongest Man Hall of Fame". However, Kazmaier was barred from competing in the mid-1980s.

2. Mariusz Pudzianowski

Mariusz Pudzianowski carries 260kg weights during the final round of the 2002 World's Strongest Man competition in Kuala Lumpur on 21 September 2002. Photo: Ahmad Yusni
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The Polish sensation has the most World's Strongest Man titles (5) than any other athlete. In addition, he has an incredible record of 42 wins out of 59. Pudzianowski was also inducted into the WSM hall of fame.

Who is the strongest man in the world ever?

Lithuanian-born Zydrunas Savickas tops our list, but is the strongest man in the world a vegan? Let us find out.

1. Zydrunas Savickas

Zydrunas Savickas competes at the Circus Medley event during the WSM competition at Yalong Bay Cultural Square on 24 August 2013 in Hainan Island, China. Photo: Victor Fraile
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Big Z is a four-time WSM champion (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014) and has never finished outside the top 3. He is also a 14-time champion of the Lithuanian Strongest Man event. However, Savickas is not a vegan and is believed to feed on lean protein, like fish, chicken, and steak.

Who is the girlfriend of the strongest man in the world?

Savickas married the gorgeous Jurgita Savickienė in Vilnius, St. In the Church of the Apostles Philip and James in 2010. However, they reportedly filed for a divorce in 2021.

What country has the most of the world's strongest man titles?

The United States athletes have won the most WSM titles, followed by Iceland and the United Kingdom.

United States (12)
Iceland (9)
United Kingdom (6)
Poland (5)
Lithuania (4)
Finland (3)
Ukraine (2)
Sweden, Netherlands, Norway (1)

Featuring among the top 20 strongest men in the world as of 2022 does not come by chance. It is a product of hard work, resilience, and sacrifice that some athletes endured for years. How you train, eat and live also play a big part in the journey.

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