World's Strongest ManEpisodes Guide

Highlights of the Giants Live Swedish Open featuring 'Game of Thrones' star Hafthor Bjornsson among the contenders in which the top three performers earn a place in the World's Strongest Man Final.

Action from the Giants Live Strongman World Tour in Yorkshire where athletes go into battle at a sell-out Doncaster Dome with Eddie Hall defending his title as Britain's Strongest Man. The top three performers progress to the finals of this year's World Strongest Man.

In Martinsville, Indiana, athletes take on the seering heat as well as each other for the title of 'North American Champion' with the top three performers progressing to the final of World's Strongest Man.

Coverage from the First Direct Arena in Leeds where 10,000 fans watched history in the making as the big beasts of deadlifting attempted to change the record books.

The battle for the title of Europe's Strongest Man includes all of the major power-brokers of strongman including reigning champ Hafthor Bjornsson, and it is going to take a lot to wrestle the crown off the two-time winner.

This year's World's Strongest Man Finals come from the Chobe National Park in Botswana. This opening heat sees Brits Mark Felix and Luke Stoltman among the challengers for the two spots available for The Grand Final.

The mighty Eddie Hall takes on five other athletes for the two available spots for The Grand Final. Known as The Beast, he will have to overcome a qualifying field including Polish star Grzegorz Szymanski, America's Nick Best and Jon Lane, and Norway's Jon Olav Granli.

Contenders vying for one of two places available in the Final include Hafthor Bjornsson, and Brit Terry Hollands who presented Channel 5's coverage in 2015.

Brit Laurence Shahlaei is among the contenders after reversing his decision to call time on his career when another injury seemed to have got the better of him. He and his fellow contenders are looking to grab one of two places available in the Final.

Annual competition of strength athletics. The action takes place in Botswana, and there are just two places left to be filled in the Grand Final. Reigning champion, three-times winner Brian Shaw, is up against Johan Els and Gerhard Van Staden from South Africa, Australian Eben Le Roux and hotly tipped newcomer 23-year-old Mateusz Kieliszkowski from Poland. There are six events - the Loading Race, 18-tonnes Truck Pull, Keg Toss, 363kg Deadlift for reps, Viking Press and the Atlas Stones.

Coverage of the Grand Final of this annual contest from Botswana, as ten of the planet's most powerful individuals flex their muscles in a bid to win the ultimate accolade in strength athletics. There are six challenges - the Frame Carry, Circus Barbell, Deadlift for Max weight, Plane Pull, Kettlebell Throw and Atlas Stones. Presented by James Richardson, Sarah-Jane Crawford and four-times World's Strongest Man Magnus Ver Magnusson, with commentary by Danny Wallace and Colin Bryce.

Highlights of the Giants Live Scandinavian Open featuring Britain's Mark Felix and Terry Hollands competing alongside the big-bearded policeman Martin Forsmark and local superstar, Johannes Arsjo.

Highlights of the British Open from the Doncaster Dome where Eddie 'The Beast' Hall will be looking to take his fourth British title.

Highlights of the European Open from the First Direct Arena in Leeds, where Laurance Shahlaei will be looking to hold on to his title.

Highlights of the North American Open from Martinsville, Indiana, where 48-year-old Nick Best is determined to hold on to his title.

Strongman competition. Highlights of the World Tour Finals from Manchester where ten athletes, including Canadian Jean Francois Caron, are looking to grab the main prize.

The first of five heats features defending champion Brian Shaw among as one of the athletes looking to secure one of two places available in the Grand Final.

Heat Two includes a man who has been on the podium five times, yet remains uncrowned. Hailing from the nation that has won 8 of the previous 39 World's Strongest Man titles, Iceland's Hafthor Julius Bjornsson has the weight of history and expectation on his shoulders.

Heat Three features an epic field of athletes who will take on six herculean tasks including a 15 tonne Bus Pull, a 350kg Deadlift, and a 200kg Elephant Carry.

Eddie Hall, who has won Britain's Strongest Man four times, finished 3rd in this competition last year and he begins his assault on this year's title in this heat. But he will have strong competition, particularly from up-and-coming Mateusz Kieliszkowski from Poland who is just 23 years old, and one of the fastest athletes in the history of this event.

Lithuanian Zydrunas Savickas returns to World's Strongest Man after a year away battling injury. He's back leaner than ever, but his ambition remains very much heavyweight. Also battling for one of the two spots available in the final is Britain's Terry Hollands.

The ten most powerful men in the competition come together to battle it out for this year's title. The action starts with the Tyre Flip in which the athletes have to flip a half-tonne tyre six times, followed by a 320kg Squat Lift, then a Viking Press. After which the athletes have to gear up for a colossal 25-tonne plane pull! The Deadlift will be hotly contested, before mighty Atlas Stones decide the champion.

Action from the Sheffield Arena, where Eddie 'The Beast' Hall is focused on winning a record breaking 5th British crown, but faces tough competition from Scottish brothers Luke and Tom Stoltman, as well as veterans such 51-year-old Mark Felix. Facing the athletes are five titanic events including a Log Lift Medley, Car Deadlift, Super Yoke and Atlas Stones.

Norrköping in Sweden is the location for the competition to decide who will take the Scandinavian title. Among the hotly tipped are Martin 'the strongest cop in the world' Forsmark as well as 4-time WSM champion Žydrunas Savickas of Lithuania.

The battle takes place in front of an 11,000 strong crowd in Leeds, where Icelandic giant Hafthor 'Thor' Júlíus Björnsson has his eyes on taking his 4th European title. But he will need to see off the 'Georgian Bull' Konstantine Janashia, Polish star Matueusz Kieliszkowski, and Matjaz Belsak from Slovenia. Žydrunas Savickas is also in the hunt, and his presence can never be ignored.

In Martinsville, Indiana, defending champion Rob Kearney is aiming to add another title to his growing collection, while two Brits have made the trip over the Atlantic - Laurence Shahlaei and Mark Felix - to see if they can claim the prize. Trey Mitchell III is a raw and an exciting prospect, as is former WWE Wrestler Evan Singleton who. If his strength matches his bravado, he should do extremely well.

The last stop on the Giants Live Tour is the Manchester MEN Arena for the most epic of contests - The World Tour Finals. This is a one-day, big-money contest, featuring five events and ten serious competitors. The gaggle of gargantuan athletes include, the Russian ex-Navy Seal Mikhail Shivlyakov, Georgian Konstantine Janashia, and Mateius Kieliszkowski from Poland.

Heat one of the strongman competition, from which two athletes will proceed to the final. Heat One features 'Game of Thrones' star Hafthor Bjornsson, with British hopes resting with veteran Laurence Shahalei. Also in the group is Matjaz Belsak from Slovenia, and the mighty Iranian Peiman Maheripourehir who has won his national title twice.

Heat Two sees Brian Shaw begin his attempt at a record equalling 5th title. But there are five other athletes trying to book a place in Final, among them Britain's Adam Bishop, the Strength and Conditioning coach at Harlequins rugby.

Heat Three includes Lithuania's Zydrunas Savickas, or 'Big Z' who has graced the podium a massive ten times, with four victories to his name. Now 42 years old, he has to look after his body more than ever. But write Big Z off at your peril.

Heat Four sees Martins Licis make his 3rd appearance at the Finals. Briton Mark Felix is another perennial favourite looking for a path to the Final. Making his 13th appearance, the 52 year old plasterer from Blackburn seems to improve with age.

Heat Five is 'The Group of Death'. British hopes are on the broad shoulders of Terry Hollands. But he faces stiff competition from a field of immense athletes including Konstantine 'The Georgian Bull' Janashia, and Polish star Mateusz Kieliszkowski.

The Final features the ten most powerful men to have battled through the qualifying Heats. Tests include the 360kg Frame Carry, the 380kg Jeepney Deadlift, and a 28-ton Bus Pull. Finally, the mighty Atlas Stones will decide who is this year's champion.

Action from heat one of the annual event, held this year in Bradenton, Florida. Great Britain's Luke Richardson battled it out with Americans Jerry Pritchett and Robert Oberst in events including the farmers walk and deadlift.

Action from heat two of the annual event, held this year in Bradenton, Florida. Great Britain's Adam Bishop and Mark Felix battled it out with Americans Evan Singleton and Kevin Faires and Russia's Mikhail Shivlyakov in events including the farmers walk and deadlift.

Action from heat three of the annual event, held this year in Bradenton, Florida. Great Britain's Tom Stoltman and Gavin Bilton battled it out with American Trey Mitchell, Oleksii Novikov of the Ukraine and Canada's Maxime Boudreault in events including the farmers walk and deadlift.

Action from heat four of the annual event, held this year in Bradenton, Florida. Great Britain's Graham Hicks battled it out with the likes of American Bobby Thompson and Canada's Jean-Francois Caron in events including the farmers walk and deadlift.

The road to The World's Strongest Man Finals in sunny Sacramento starts right here! The first competition in the Giants Live Qualifying Series gets underway.

The World Open. James Richardson presents action from the Giants Live series event at AO Arena in Manchester. Pavlo Nakonechnyy, Oleksii Novikov, Evan Singleton and Adam Bishop were among the competitors involved. With analysis from Laurence Shahlaei and Terry Hollands, and commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Europe's Strongest Man. James Richardson presents action from the event at First Direct Arena in Leeds. Yorkshireman Luke Richardson won this title in 2020, but the home favourite was unable to defend his title this time around due to injury. With analysis from Laurence Shahlaei and Terry Hollands, and commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

The World Tour Finals. James Richardson presents action from the event in Glasgow. Scotsmen Tom and Luke Stoltman were looking to make an impression on home territory, but faced stiff competition from the likes of Cheick Sanou, Kevin Faires and Gabriel Pena. With analysis from Laurence Shahlaei and Terry Hollands, and commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

The World Tour Finals. James Richardson presents action from the event in Glasgow. Scotsmen Tom and Luke Stoltman were looking to make an impression on home territory, but faced stiff competition from the likes of Cheick Sanou, Kevin Faires and Gabriel Pena. With analysis from Laurence Shahlaei and Terry Hollands, and commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

James Richardson and Eddie Hall present action from the opening heat of the event from Sacramento, California. Four-time champion Brian Shaw of the USA and Welsh hopeful Gavin `The Bull" Bilton were among the contestants. With analysis from Michelle Ackerley, and commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

James Richardson and Eddie Hall present action from the second heat of the event from Sacramento, California. Scotland's Tom Stoltman, a runner-up in 2020 was looking to go one better this time around, and he was joined in this heat by England's 55-year-old veteran Mark Felix and former WWE wrestler Evan Singleton. With analysis from Michelle Ackerley, and commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

James Richardson and Eddie Hall present action from the third heat of the event from Sacramento, California. British hopeful Luke `The Future" Richardson was looking to build on last year's ninth-place finish, while Iceland's Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted was looking to follow in the footsteps of compatriot and 2018 champion Hapfthor Julius Bjornsson. With analysis from Michelle Ackerley, and commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

James Richardson and Eddie Hall present highlights of the fourth heat of the event from Sacramento, California. British training partners Adam Bishop and Terry Hollands were among those in action. With analysis from Michelle Ackerley, and commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

James Richardson and Eddie Hall presents action from the fifth and final heat.

James Richardson and Eddie Hall present action from the final held in Sacramento, California.

Action from the Giants Live series.

Action from the Giants Live series.

Action from the Giants Live series.

Action from heat one in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman contest got under way. Scotsman Tom Stoltman began his bid to retain the title, and faced competition from compatriot Andy Black, American Kevin Fairies and Chile's Manuel Angulo, who became the first ever South American representative in the competition. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from heat two in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition continued. British veteran Mark Felix, now 56 years old, took part in this heat alongside Americans Brian Shaw and Bobby Thompson and Canadian Mitchell Hooper. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from heat three in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition continued. Ukrainian Oleksii Novikov, the champion in 2020, suspended his military duties to take part here in a tough heat also containing Great Britain's Adam Bishop and Ireland's Rob Kearney. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from the fourth and penultimate heat in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition continued. Two British hopefuls took part in this heat in Gavin Bilton and Shane Flowers, and Latvia's 2019 champion Martins Licis was also involved after taking a two-year break from competition. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from the fifth and concluding heat in Sacramento, California, as the line-up for the final in the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition was confirmed. Scotland's Luke Stoltman, the brother of reigning champion Tom was involved in this heat, along with former wrestler Evan Singleton of America and formidable Icelandic competitor Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from the conclusion of the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition, held in Sacramento, California. The 10 finalists tackled six gruelling events in a bit to win the title claimed by Great Britain's Tom Stoltman in 2021. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

James Richardson and Laurence Shahlaei present action from Britain's Strongest Man - the opening event of the Giants Live series, held at Utilita Arena in Sheffield. The contest comprised five gruelling tests of strength - The Deadlift Ladder, Car Walk, Viking Press, Loading Race and Power Stairs. With commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Europe's Strongest Man. James Richardson and Laurence Shahlaei present action from the second event of the Giants Live series, held at First Direct Arena in Leeds. The five obstacles standing in the way of the continent's leading strongmen were the Conan's Wheel, Log Ladder, Deadlift for Reps, Load and Push and Castle Stones. With commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

The Strongman Classic. Action from the third event of the Giants Live series, held at Royal Albert Hall in London. The five obstacles standing in the way of the world class strongmen were the Nicol Stone Carry, Super Yoke, Axle Deadlift, Viking Press, and Castle Stones.

The Deadlift World Championships and World Open. Action from Cardiff Utilita Arena, where the planet's leading strongmen competed for two prestigious titles. James Richardson, Michelle Ackerley and Eddie Hall present, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

The World Tour Finals. Action from the concluding event of the qualifying tour, held at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow, where stand-out performers from across the season went head-to-head for supremacy. James Richardson, Michelle Ackerley and Eddie Hall present, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from heat one at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, as the prestigious annual event got under way. The 30 men were split into five groups and the winner of each group progressed through to the final with a further qualifier determined by winning through the Stone-Off. James Richardson, Michelle Ackerley and Eddie Hall present, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from heat two at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, as the prestigious annual event continued. Among the competitors in this heat were 2020 champion Oleksii Novikov and British hopes Luke Stoltman and Gavin Bilton. James Richardson, Michelle Ackerley and Eddie Hall present, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from heat three at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, as the prestigious annual event continued. Canadian revelation Mitchell 'The Moose' Hooper and Britain's Graham Hicks were among those taking part in the Loading Race, Deadlift Machine, Log Ladder, Conan's Wheel and Kettlebell Toss. James Richardson, Michelle Ackerley and Eddie Hall present, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from heat three at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, as the prestigious annual event continues. Five-time champion Brian Shaw and two-time Britain's Strongest Man Adam Bishop were among those taking part in the Loading Race, Deadlift Machine, Log Ladder, Conan's Wheel and Kettlebell Toss. James Richardson, Michelle Ackerley and Eddie Hall present, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from heat five at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, as the line-up for the final was confirmed. Great Britain's Mark Felix was making his final appearance in the competition at the age of 57, and was joined by compatriot Paul Smith, American prospects Trey Mitchell and Evan Singleton, Eythor Ingolfsson Meslted of Iceland and Frenchman Jean Stephen-Corabouef. James Richardson, Michelle Ackerley and Eddie Hall present, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

James Richardson, Michelle Ackerley and Eddie Hall present action from the final, held at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, as the 10 finalists battled it out through six gruelling events for the title won by Great Britain's Tom Stoltman in 2022. With commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

The road to The World's Strongest Man finals starts right here at Sheffield's Utilita Arena. National titles don't come much harder to win than this: three quarters of the line-up have locked horns at World's Strongest Man, with a third having made the final. The nation's 12 strongest men will be Sheffield-bound, from all four corners of the British Isles, ready to fight to the finish for one of Strongman's most coveted titles. Five events will determine the outcome, the classic finisher of the Atlas Stones, Deadlift, Axle Press, Sandbag Throw and a brand-new event for 2024, the Blacksmith Medley designed to push the athletes to the very limit. Presented by James Richardson and Radzi, with commentary provided by Danny Wallace and Colin Bryce.

Europe's Strongest Man returns to Leeds First Direct Arena in what promises to be yet another electrifying strength extravaganza! Twelve men will be representing 11 different nations, with each athlete aiming to be crowned the continent's strongest man and earn precious qualification to World's Strongest Man! Defending champion Pavlo Kordiyaka, who swept to victory last year, will be there alongside the man he dethroned, his compatriot, Oleksii Novikov. Presented by James Richardson and Radzi, with commentary provided by Danny Wallace and Colin Bryce.

The Strongman Classic returns to the Royal Albert Hall with strength titans Tom Stoltman, Mitchell Hooper and Evan Singleton heading an all-star cast in the capital. The field of 12 athletes will battle it out across five gruelling events: Max Axle Press, Axle Deadlift for reps, Conan's Wheel, The Wrecking Ball Hold, and finishing with the great balls of concrete known as the Atlas Stones. Presented by James Richardson and Radzi, with commentary provided by Danny Wallace and Colin Bryce.

Burkina Faso's legendary lifter Iron Biby makes his series bow as he looks to break his own Log Lift world, currently standing at a dazzling 230kg. In the World Open, World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper is in attendance looking to continue his dominance over the sport. And Luke 'The Future' Richardson, the youngest-ever Europe's Strongest Man winner, makes his return after almost three years away. From the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Presented by James Richardson and Laurence Shahlaei, with commentary provided by Danny Wallace and Colin Bryce.

Glasgow Scotland and the OVO Hydro Arena plays host to the The World Tour Finals final stop on the World's Strongest Man Qualifying Tour. National hero Luke Stoltman will be roared on by a partisan crowd as he aims to take the title in face of competition. Presented by James Richardson and Radzi, with commentary provided by Danny Wallace and Colin Bryce.

The 30 Strongest Men on the planet return to Myrtle Beach as we begin our annual quest to find the World's Strongest. Our 30 men are split into five groups, the winner of each group progresses through to the final with a further qualifier determined by winning through the dreaded Stone-Off. In Heat One British hopes lie with Luke Stoltman as he bids to reach his fifth successive final. Six events are on show: The Webster Stones, then a Deadlift ladder which sees a total of 1700kg lifted from the floor in under 60 seconds. Event 3 is the Sandbag Steeplechase, with the Viking Press re-imagined and returns to WSM for the first time since 2017. The Car Walk is back and so too the epic showdown on the Stones to decide the final group placings. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall, and Michelle Ackerley, with Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace providing the commentary.

The action from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina continues with Heat 2 as four more supersized strongmen look to force their way to The Grand Final. Reigning World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper begins his title defence in this one. British hopes lie with The Welsh Bull, Gavin Bilton. Six events are on show. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall, and Michelle Ackerley, with Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace providing the commentary.

Heat 3 sees Adam Bishop fly the flag for Great Britain. Bish, a three-time WSM finalist is back to his best and looking for a return to the Grand Final for the first time since 2021. Giant New Zealander Matt Ragg is the group's top seed. Six events are on show. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall, and Michelle Ackerley, with Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace providing the commentary.

Heat 4 and the former WWE wrestler-turned-Strongman Evan Singleton enters the fray. He'll be facing a stacked line up including 'Handsome' Pavlo Kordiyaka from Ukraine; veteran deadlift specialist Rauno Heinla from Estonia; USA fitness model Marcus Crowder and the 'Ghanian Gladiator' Evans Nana. British hopes in this one fall to The Hurricane, Kane Francis. Six events are on show. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall, and Michelle Ackerley, with Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace providing the commentary.

The final heat in the series leaves just two spots to fill to complete the Grand Final line up. Two-time World's Strongest Man Tom Stoltman headlines this one, looking to regain the title he lost to Mitchell 'The Moose' Hooper in 2023. The man from Invergordon, Scotland has become one of the greatest champions in the history of the show. Six events are on show. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall, and Michelle Ackerley, with Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace providing the commentary.

It all comes down to this. The 2024 SBD World's Strongest Man is set to be crowned. Ten men, six events and 90 minutes of jaw-dropping strength exploits. It's time to get it on, in the name of Strong! For the final the weights get heavier, and the competition gets even more intense as the greatest title in strength sports comes sharply into focus. Expect Giant toolboxes to be lifted and carried at speed! Train-wheels on axle bars to be pressed overhead! And the crowning of the World's Strongest Man following the iconic Atlas Stones finale. Presented by James Richardson, Michelle Ackerley and 2017 World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall, with Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace providing the commentary