The 26-year-old Highlander became the first Scot, and the first person with autism, to ever stand on the podium of the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition. Round Two — 420 PoundsTom Stoltman still had hope, as the second event was the Bus Pull, which usually suits the bigger guys like Tom better than those of Hooper’s build. In a. He is a five-time winner of Scotland’s Strongest Man (2013-2017) and won Europe’s Strongest Man contest in 2021. Strongman fans in the UK were finally able to see Tom Stoltman defend his World’s Strongest Man title on New Year’s Day, as the final round of the 2022 SBD World's Strongest Man competition. Luke Stoltman — 28. Tom Stoltman is already a two-time winner of the World’s Strongest Man. Mitchell Hooper — 21. The sport of strongman will be featured on prime-time television. ← Sacramento 2021. It is no surprise to see strongman Tom Stoltman attempting, and pulling off, something crazy with an Atlas stone. As of March 6, Scotland’s Tom Stoltman laid claim to it when. As Tom Stoltman crouched down to pick up the fifth and final Atlas Stone, a 210-kilogram (almost 463 pounds) spherical behemoth -- slightly heavier than an upright piano -- and lift it up to a platform at shoulder height, he knew it was the only thing standing between him and becoming the 'World's Strongest Man. Tom Stoltman and Shaw both lifted the log with relative ease and advanced. It was an epic victory after a dramatic two-day finals. JF Caron — Four reps, 33. Tom was diagnosed with autism at a young age, and he credits his success in strongman. The entire event was filmed at a a gym — emptied of spectators, of course — with only Stoltman and his personal fitness team using the equipment. Martins Licis and Oleksii Novikov, the winners of the 2019 and 2020. The World’s Strongest Man 2022 contest was concluded on the 29th of May, in Sacramento, California. 57 seconds. 179,410 likes. Tom Stoltman (United Kingdom) Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted (Iceland) Adam Bishop (United Kingdom) Luke Stoltman (United Kingdom) Heat Results Format. Tom Stoltman’s training clearly produces results in Strongman competitions, with the Scotsman having won back to back World’s Strongest Man titles in 2021 and 2022. This past weekend, on June 20th 2021, Tom Stoltman became the World’s Strongest Man champion. Another member of Stoltman's support. Stoltman, who turned 28 on Monday, represented Scotland in the Sacramento, California, competition. I usually go for a Five Guys and then I have another one of them two hours later. . SCOTTISH sensation Tom Stoltman defended his title to win the big one! Stoltman retained his World's Strongest Man crown to become Britain's joint most successful champion. 88 seconds. Even in normal circumstances, Stoltman typically packs away around 8,000 calories each day, "It's still a lot for a normal person but that's. At 6'3" 353pounds, he is also the smaller of the two, but this has far from held. Tom Stoltman: 'Second meal [at] about 11am, is burger and chips. He finished fifth in 2019 and took third a year later. The 28-year-old is fortunate to have supportive parents who have funded his travel and tournament tickets. Tom Stoltman followed behind Hooper with a second place finish. He fended off losing his lead in the Deadlift event (remains one point ahead of Shaw) and. When Tom Stoltman won the World's Strongest Man competition, he never imagined he would conquer it again. Mitchell Hooper — 41. The single-day contest comprised. Europe's Strongest Man, Luke Stoltman & two times World's Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman, from Invergordon, Scotland. Stoltman regained his position atop the event leaderboard in the atlas stones, where he carried all five stones in 21. Scotland's Tom Stoltman is celebrating this week after beating off competition from 29 other athletes to be named the World's Strongest Man (WSM). Tom Stoltman’s win in the 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition was no easy feat. The prize money has hit a record number $182,000, ensuring all athletes get paid. Brian Shaw — USA. Tom Stoltman has enjoyed quite the whirlwind few weeks. A huge grind. Luke ‘The Highland Oak’ and Tom ‘The Albatross’ Stoltman are officially the world’s strongest brothers, after both men placed in the top ten at 2019’s World’s Strongest Man. His log and. Tom Stoltman won the event by completing the medley in 46 seconds while Singleton finished second at 49 seconds. Tom Stoltman is a professional strongman competitor. He talks about his childhood, his introduction to the. Tom Stoltman is your 2022 World’s Strongest Man Champion! The 27-year-old claimed his second title after a close battle with Ukrainian Oleksii Novikov. The final event of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest was the Atlas Stones. The 2021 winner held on to retain the title for 2022, posting 53. He did so by winning the 2022 World’s Strongest Man contest, which took place from May 24-29, in Sacramento, CA. Thus, Scotland's Tom Stoltman is the 2021 World's Strongest Man!At the World's Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman steadily improved his results before winning in 2021. At 26 years of age, Stoltman has two podium. Tom Stoltman’s net worth is undoubtedly in the millions of dollars. Oleksii Novikov initially dominated the finals and it seemed like Tom wouldn’t even get a chance to overtake him. Since then, his brawn and ambition have catapulted him onto the global stage and he won the title of World's Strongest Man The 2021 World's Strongest Man winner is Tom Stoltman of the U. Tom Stoltman told Insider that when he first got into strength training he followed the advice of his brother Luke Stoltman, who is also a strongman and 10 years older, and only did deadlifts, squats, and bench presses for two months. Phil is a native New Yorker passionate about storytelling, bodybuilding. 02 seconds; Johnny Hansson — Three reps, 29. . The 2021 winner held on to retain the title for 2022, posting 53. Wright’s goal brought the English side up to 3-1, but comedian Lee Mack netted the ball for a 4-1 victory to the rest of the world. Stoltman started off strong and with confidence but an unexpected drop of the shield set him back with his ultimate time. Tom was working very hard to improve his deadlift in training, and it paid off massively. Strongman fans in the UK were finally able to see Tom Stoltman defend his World’s Strongest Man title on New Year’s Day, as the final round of the 2022 SBD World's Strongest Man competition. In this event, the competitors had to overhead press a huge dumbbell with one arm for as many reps as possible. Among men, Stoltman is the 10th to win the WSM more than once. Luke Stoltman — UK. This led to the greatest gains in both his strength and physique, Stoltman told Insider. The Rangers fan, who has now matched Geoff Capes with two titles, saw off Ukraine's Oleksii Novikov to claim victory in Sacramento a day before he turned. However, in an unbelievable turn of events, Evan Singleton clocked the exact same time of 32. As a result, the event may once more likely decide this year’s champion. Tom Stoltman is one of the strongest men on the planet. K. Tom Stoltman was born on May 30, 1994, in Invergordon, Scotland, and was diagnosed with autism at the age of five. 37 set at 2020 Europe’s Strongest Man. Tom Stoltman finished runner-up in the 2020 World's Strongest Man - the first Scot to do so - then invited his brother to share the podium. Tom Stoltman weighs about 174 kg and stands about 6’8″ tall. Worlds’ strongest siblings Luke and Tom Stoltman recently shared a deadlift day workout. This past weekend, on June 20th 2021, Tom Stoltman became the World’s Strongest Man champion. InstagramScottish strongman Tom Stoltman, a. 75 meters. Below are the full final standings for the. However, because he refuses to disclose his assets, he has never given any information on his true net worth. He is a Scotland's Strongest Man title holder and the younger brother of five. 5 total points with consistent finishes across the. He lifted a 630. On June 12, 2022, during the annual Soccer Aid in London, UK — a friendly soccer match organized for charity since 2006 — Stoltman was part of an overall group that helped raise. Two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman emerged victorious at the 2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. Oleksii Novikov — 25 points. . The Stoltman Brothers. Tom Stoltman will be returning to defend his title in effort to become a 3x World’s Strongest Man champion. Tom Stoltman — five in 18. 4. 71 seconds; Manuel Angulo — 60 seconds;THE sport of Strongman has never seen brothers quite like Tom and Luke Stoltman before. Tom Stoltman finished in second place, just 0. Last year,. The 2022 Britain’s Strongest Man was held this weekend on February 26th at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. . After a back and forth battle, Stoltman emerged victorious with 45. The Stoltman brothers are regarded as the strongest siblings in history and the only brothers to have both competed at the World’s Strongest Man finals. Tom Stoltman is a professional strongman athlete from Scotland. The victory holds meaning to the Scotsman far beyond the five days of competition. Stoltman, one of three colossal brothers, has Polish ancestry. Tom Stoltman would be open to fighting Hafthor Bjornsson or Brian Shaw in the boxing ring, but he admits he hasn't really given it too much thought. He ate so much to fuel his performance in the six-day competition, but said it didn't feel good. He opens up about his f. NEW WORLD RECORD!!!Tom Stoltman from Invergordon, Scotland, has retained his title of "King of Stones" having loaded all nine of The Ardblair Stones in a n. He is the first strongman to win back-to-back WSM titles since Brian Shaw won his fourth WSM title in 2016, and the 10th strongman. Image courtesy of World’s Strongest Man. . He also won the national title Britain's Strongest Man on the same years. Shane Flowers had a cast applied to his foot and ankle after his final deadlift attempt, possibly related to an injury initiated after the Loading Race event earlier in the day. Bobby Thompson had to lift first against the defending WSM champion, Tom Stoltman. 9 seconds. Tom Stoltman won the overall event with a lightning-quick time of 20. On May 29, 2022, Tom Stoltman of Scotland stepped onto the highest step of the awards podium at the World’s. He was under pressure because of Evan Singleton, who finished his pull less than one second after Tom. . Tom Stoltman, who is a massive Rangers fan, claimed the title for the first time in front of crowds in Sacramento, California on Sunday (20 June). Thus, Tom. It seemed like it would be smooth. Other past winners competing in the 2023 WSM include Oleksii Novikov (2020) and. It took place in Bradenton, Florida between November 11 and 15. A second attempt was good but a struggle out of the gate for the defending champion. On Aug. Last year's winner, Scotsman Tom Stoltman, will not be bidding to win the contest of colossuses for a third year in a row because he will be preparing for the Arnold Strongman Classic in March. Taking the title of World’s Strongest Man 2022 and 2021, expect to see him hungry for a three-peat. Stoltman retained his World’s Strongest Man crown to become Britain’s joint most successful champion. This includes the likes of his older brother Luke Stoltman as well as former WSM champions such as Oleksii Novikov and Brian. Andrew Gutman of Barbend noted Stoltman's seven-point lead was the largest in World's Strongest Man history after two events. 'Tom Stoltman, World's Strongest Man. Media. Tom Stoltman wins the 2022 Britain’s Strongest Man taking four out of the five events. Oleskii Novikov of Ukraine came in. Tom Stoltman Wins the 2021 World's Strongest Man Competition The new champ from the U. Two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman and his older brother, Luke Stoltman , will be profiled in a segment on HBO. The final heat was a clash of North Americans. Tom Stoltman is the World's Strongest Man - but before hitting the gym his passion used to be football. Trey Mitchell — 5 reps, 45. The 27-year-old. Hooper achieved arguably the most outstanding rookie season in the sport’s history, including an eighth-place finish in his WSM debut in. He has since won World's Strongest Man twice. Shop Stoltman Brothers Store & Workout Wear, exclusively online. Tom Stoltman is still the World's Strongest Man. He is the 10th strongman in history to earn at least two WSM titles and the first to go back-to-back since Brian Shaw earned his fourth WSM title in 2016. There is just one event left in the 2021 WSM Finals, and things look good for the Scotsman, Tom Stoltman. Stoltman, who turned 28 on Monday, represented Scotland in the. He. When the World’s Strongest Man competition bowls into town, you will hear his 6ft 8in, 29 stone frame stroll into the area. Es el ganador del concurso World's Strongest Man 2021, Tom Stoltman, habló con Will Edmonds de CNN acerca de cómo utilizó su autismo como un "superpoder" en la vida. However, he struggled in the log lift in Columbus, OH, scoring zero reps. Tom Stoltman again came out on top in his group, while Hooper, Novikov, Licis, and Luke Stoltman all kept a relative pace by doing the same. Sinead and Tom Stoltman, now both 27, met when they were still teenagers. Tom Stoltman, who will be looking to add a third win to his resume, is arguably the most notable participant on this list. His first competition triumph was at Highlands Strongest Man, aged 18. He clinched the 2021 BSM title by lifting all five stones (weighing 100 to 180 kilograms) in 18. Merch: APPAREL: REIGN BODY FUEL: Stoltman (Author) TOM STOLTMAN is ten years younger than Luke. Tom Stoltman: I started properly at 17. The Stoltman brothers have taken the strongman sport by storm in recent years and have emerged as a serious threat for every major. Tom Stoltman, Boudreault, and Shaw finished all eight bags, but Stoltman was the fastest. 6 lbs (186 kg) stone to complete the impressive achievement. Tom Stoltman has experience with breaking records, as he set the Atlas Stone World Record of 286 kilograms (630. In the end, Shaw was the only one to launch a successful 7. This year marked the return of the competition after the 2021 edition was. In turn, Tom performed extremely well, beating six of the athletes with two more yet to come. Be kind. Tom’s dinner during the recording of this video was a cheat meal made up of a cheeseburger, french fries, and a protein shake. It includes: Two-time defending WSM Tom Stoltman; Four. At his early age, he was fond of exercise and fitness. The 25 athletes were divided into 5 groups of 5 athletes, with 2 athletes from each group progressing to the final of 10. Height: 6’3″ Weight: 342 pounds Calories: 6. Stoltman Brothers’ Calories. Tom opens up about his autism in a new video for Reign Total Body Fuel’s #ReadyToReign series. At 24 years. 91 seconds; Andy Black — 32. He went on to finish second in the final, winning three of the six events. At the World's Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman steadily improved his results before winning in 2021. The 28-year-old, 6ft 8in, 397lb (180kg) athlete from Invergordon won the competition at Sacramento in California. Subscribe to join. K. Wright’s goal brought the English side up to 3-1, but comedian Lee Mack netted the ball for a 4-1 victory to the rest of the world. Tom Stoltman Wins, Brian Shaw 2nd at The World’s Strongest Man 2021. 26 seconds, followed by Mitchell Hooper at 36. Together with brother Tom, Luke has a YouTube channel, Stoltman Brothers, through which they show training and competition footage, partake in various challenges, and provide an insight to everyday life for professional strongmen athletes. The contests. Originally 30 athletes entered the arena of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, all fighting for the right to rise up and win the title – and claim of being the current strongest man in the world. 5 points Trey Mitchell —29 points; Tom Evans — 25. In America, they do them massive. He is the 23rd man since the inception. Tom Stoltman remains the WSM champion. The Unspunnen Stone is a traditional Swiss stone that is used in a variety of competitions. 59 meters — issued a 19. . Something went wrong. Novikov cleared round one without resistance via a split-jerk, and all 10 men were on to round two. . Tom Stoltman wins the 2022 World’s Strongest Man. 5 points of a possible 60 at the event. Tom Stoltman: Parents. Hooper is one of the favorites to dethrone Tom Stoltman. Although he was bested by Licis by one rank at the 2021 Rogue Invitational, he battled the week before to a Britain’s. 4 million based on his career earnings. 01 seconds at Giants Live with the Castle Stones. WSM Coverage. Tom ‘The Albatross’ Stoltman. And Stoltman’s silver medal could easily have been. Fortunately, Tom Stoltman is a record-breaker in this category, and he gives Brandon some pointers on how to most effectively lift the stone. Now, the 6ft 8in athlete weighing it at 185kg. Tom Stoltman Wins in the Final Event This year's winner is Scotland's Tom Stoltman, following up on a strong showing in 2020 where he won three of six events in the finals and took second overall. And the Scotsman did just that by. But last month, a day before his 28th birthday, he became. After five days of competition, the leaderboard had the 2021 champion retaining his title. I usually go for a Five Guys and then I have another one of them two hours later. [1] The contest was won by Mitchell Hooper of Barrie, Ontario making him the first Canadian champion. 5 meters, continuing an epic three-man battle. Tom Stoltman entered the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) with historic aspirations. Tom Stoltman took home the gold on Sunday to defend his title as the "World's Strongest Man" for the second consecutive year. Stoltman put all his trust in his coach and it paid off with his second WSM title. The second was the 5. Tom Stoltman is the current World’s Strongest Man, standing at 2. 21. The 29-year-old is the younger brother of 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man, Luke Stoltman. Ultimately his effort paid off as he defended the Strongman title the following year, without breaking a sweat. Tom Stoltman, who is from the UK, told Insider it was "easy" because American portion sizes were so big. His log and deadlift are on par with the best in the world. In Feb. Martins Licis — 46. 47 seconds; Evan Singleton — four in 28. "He wouldn't let me train anything else until I got them sorted," Stoltman said. He finished fifth in 2019 and took third a year later. But he will also have a strong lineup of competitors to overcome in order to pull of another big victory. Singer Tom Grennan put England’s first penalty over the bar, before Stoltman prevented comedian Russell Howard’s attempt, keeping the score at 2-0 to World XI. Faires, Tom Stoltman, and Luke Stoltman all scored 801 pounds for opening attempts. As the two-day competition. At the World's Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman steadily improved his results before winning in 2021. Making an Atlas Stone. Although the victory was almost his, he fell short and took home the silver medal. This is a breakdown and recap of all the action, as the strongmen compete in the biggest competition in the sport. Tom Stoltman — 24. The world’s second strongest man talks about his 2021 WSM prep, grip strength, and Autism. But last month, a day before his 28th birthday, he became. Another member of Stoltman's support. The contest was won by Mitchell Hooper of Barrie, Ontario making him the first Canadian champion. . His chest extends to 66 inches, an expanse so great one tape measure is insufficient to capture it. Tom Stoltman is still the World's Strongest Man. Lifting runs in the family. 27. The Arnold Strongman Classic is seen as one of the biggest and most prestigious strongmen events on the circuit. . Tom Stoltman is your 2021 World’s Strongest Man champion. Tom Stoltman — 801 pounds; Pavlo Nakonechnyy — no rep; Steintossen Stone Throw Results. Tom Stoltman — Four reps, 38. Nicknamed "The Albatross" due to his. Two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman emerged victorious at the 2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. Aside from Novikov’s consistency, the biggest performance in the Finals had to be by the runner-up. While the defending WSM champion Tom Stoltman won the event, second place finisher Mitchell Hooper has become the 2023 World’s Strongest Man based on the point standings at the end of the five-day competition. Tom Stoltman and Thompson had a clash for the ages in the final heat of Group One that saw the American unexpectedly miss his attempt on the fifth log, leaving enough time for the two-time. Stoltman became the 10th competitor to win the event twice and is the first strongman to claim consecutive titles since Brian Shaw of the US won his third and fourth crowns in 2015 and 2016. Oleksii Novikov of Ukraine won the competition for the first time in his career, with Tom Stoltman of Great Britain taking second and Jean-Francois Caron of Canada taking third. Hooper achieved arguably the most outstanding rookie season in the sport’s history, including an eighth-place finish in his WSM debut in. Tom Stoltman Wins The 2021 World’s Strongest Man. Tom Stoltman is a Scottish strongman born in Invergordon. Tom Stoltman, who is a massive Rangers fan, claimed the title for the first time in front of crowds in Sacramento, California on Sunday (20 June). The 28-year-old. StoltTom Stoltman has been married to Sinead Stoltman since 2015. 5 points behind Evan Singleton. Tom Stoltman opted for a wide grip and cleared the buy-in round as well. Brian Shaw got second with 42. One elite strongman will stand tall above his peers by the time the dust settles on the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC. Olympia is to bodybuilding. You don’t just want to be able to walk into the final. Along with his brother, Luke Stoltman, he’s been quietly working year after year up in the Scottish highlands, and the hard graft in the gym has paid off. " For the 28-year-old athlete, that's a good thing. 36 seconds and was the only man to break the 40-second barrier. Tom Stoltman is competing for his third World’s Strongest Man title in a row – a feat only managed twice before since the epic tournament began in 1977. Below is the original roster that. The show featured five events that tested the mettle of the 12 strongman competitors who fought tooth and nail for victory. Re-live his World Record set at Giants Live in 2020. This varied from 220. The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) shares his struggle with autism and how it helped motivate his success. The 6ft 8in athlete, originally from Scotland, won the competition in Sacramento, California over the weekend. Stoltman continued to use this format over the course of the workout and it was taking a toll. The Stoltman family had two opportunities to. With this win, Tom Stoltman is the strongest man in the world — and, fun fact, tied with Brian Shaw as the third tallest man ever to win WSM at 6’8″. It might be two-time reigning WSM champion, Tom Stoltman. K. 96 seconds, and Trey Mitchell at 45. . He opens up about his f. Notably, the 2023 World’s Strongest Man has changed locations from the blistering heat of Sacramento, CA to a much milder climate in Myrtle Beach, SC. Tom Stoltman needed a big finish after a last-place result on Conan’s Wheel. The 27 years old was able to successfully defend his Britain's Strongest Man title on February 26th,2022 in Sheffield, England, at the Utilita Arena. February 26, 2022. 5-point lead Hooper had over Tom Stoltman meant that a sixth-place-or-better by Hooper would secure him first place regardless of how Stoltman performed. 5 point; Pavlo Nakonechnyy — 24. Strongman Tom Stoltman took another step toward accomplishing an incredible feat. Scotland’s Tom Stoltman has been crowned the World’s Strongest Man for the second successive year (Mike Merritt writes). His chest extends to 66 inches, an expanse so great one tape measure is insufficient to capture it. Heading into this year’s WSM, fans knew they were in for a treat. After testing quickness, endurance, and other aspects of strength, the time came for athletes to display their upper body power on the Circus Dumbbell. The World’s Strongest Man in 2022 was the 45th edition of the tournament, which was held in Sacramento, California from May 24 to May 29, 2022. After repeating as World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Champion in late May, two-time reigning winner Tom Stoltman (2021-2022) tried his hand at another sport. On Saturday, May 23rd, Scottish strongman Tom Stoltman lifted a world record 286kg/630lb Atlas Stone over a bar on a live stream to. He was followed by runners-up from the United States, Martins Licis, and Ukraine, Oleksii Novikov. But while Hall, who has more than. Feature image courtesy of World’s Strongest Man. In addition, Hooper enjoys doing Strongman, especially having found inspiration in the likes of Tom Stoltman, Martins Licis, and Brian Shaw. Tom Stoltman is the 2021 World’s Strongest Man champion. The official YouTube channel of The World's Strongest Brothers. The baby of the Stoltman family, 26-year-old Harry Stoltman, joined Tom and Luke at the Stoltman Strength Centre in Invergordon, Scotland, as he is diving into the family business of Atlas Stones. Reigning WSM champion Tom Stoltman and his brother, 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) Luke Stoltman, took to their shared YouTube channel on May 11, 2022, to share what a full day of eating for. Mitchell Hooper- 2023Tom Stoltman finished second. 4-pound) stone . So the two men were caught up in a very tight race, but the 2x World’s Strongest Man edged out the “T-Rex”. Trey Mitchell and Oleksii Novikov tied for first in Group 3. Luke Stoltman is a five-time Scotland’s strongest man and reigning Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM). The Pickaxe Hold could be more difficult for his compatriot, Tom Stoltman (GBR). Tom Stoltman is your 2021 World’s Strongest Man. Brian Shaw received second place while Maxime Boudreault finished in third. Subscribe to join. Those two. Tom Stoltman of Scotland is the 2021 WSM champion. While Luke, 37, won Europe’s Strongest Man award in 2021 and came runner-up in 2022. Two-time world's strongest man Tom Stoltman is used to challenges most of us would never dream of – pulling lorries and planes, and carrying cars. Tom Stoltman, the World’s Strongest Man since 2021, has deadlifted the weight of a caravan - it still does not come close to his greatest feat of strength. Tom Stoltman’s goal is to set the new all-time deadlift world record in 2024, though he did not specify at which event. The Scottish strongman caught up with GQ about temperature contrast therapy, why he calls. Stoltman was only one point ahead going into the final event. 2022 World’s Strongest Man Summary. Now he'll look to become the back-to-back World's Strongest Man. Buy Lifting by Luke Stoltman, Tom Stoltman from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. 5 meters, continuing an epic three-man battle. The contest was long and brutal, but in the end, Tom Stoltman emerged victorious as the champion for this year. 4. Jerry Pritchett — 19. Giants Live. Tom "The Albatross" Stoltman. He has often spoken about living with autism and his passion for weightlifting. 65 seconds; Gabriel Rhéaume — 16. After a tough match against the Ukrainian Oleksii Novikov, the 27-year-old won his second title. Brian Shaw took second and. However, in an unbelievable turn of events, Evan Singleton clocked the exact same time of 32. Shaw, Tom Stoltman and Maxime Boudreault all managed to complete the toss at 7. The Giants Live World Tour Finals took place on October 21, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. The 2023 World's Strongest Man was the 46th World's Strongest Man competition which took place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from April 19 to 23. Tom Stoltman was diagnosed with autism at an early age, and he says he remembers the teachers that painted a bleak picture for his future. Tom Stoltman took home the gold on Sunday to defend his title as the "World's Strongest Man" for the second consecutive year. . The proud Scots have been at the forefront of the sport for the best part of a decade. He was the only man to successfully overhead press a 210-kilogram (463-pound) Log, thus claiming maximum points. The American Mitchell and the Canadian Hooper knew a sub-39-second time would take first-place points away from the defending WSM champion, Tom Stoltman. Defending champion Tom Stoltman placed second, and Oleksii Novikov placed third. Tom Stoltman’s Career Tom is the heavy favorite for both the BSM and ASC this year, as he has had a successful career filled with victories and podium finishes. Weight: 538 g. Squaring off against a stacked lineup of strongman competitors that included Mitchell Hooper, current World’s Strongest man and winner of the 2022 Giants Live World Tour, Tom “The Albatross” Stoltman cemented his case as the best of the bunch by winning the 2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals. Height: 6’3″ Weight: 342 pounds Calories: 6. uk Body Stats. Tom Stoltman has won the last two WSM competitions – and aims to defend his title for a third year.