In his seventh consecutive trip to the WSM podium, Halfthor Bjornsson took first place in the World’s Strongest Man Competition. Thor won the Overhead Press and Loading Race on his way to securing first overall, with Mateusz Kieliszkowski finishing in second and former champion Brian Shaw taking third.

Previous Champion and UK lifter Eddie Hall did not compete this year.

The results will become official when the Program airs live on TV later this year (UK – December and USA – June).

RESULTS

1. Hafthor Bjornsson — 51.5 Points
2. Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 45 Points
3. Brian Shaw — 44 Points
4. Martins Licis — 38.5 Points
5. Jean-François Caron — 35 Points
6. Johan Els — 30 Points
7. Matjaz Belsak — 28.5 Points  
8. Konstantine Janashia — 22 Points
9. Robert Oberst — 19.5 Points
10. Zydrunas Savickas (withdrew after Event 4) — 9 Points

Check out Thor in action.

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