2022 World’s Strongest Man Results and Leaderboard

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. Stoltman is the first back-to-back winner since  2016 and is the 10th man to win multiple WSMs. Consistency was the name of the game for Stoltman, who never placed worse than third in any of the six Finals events.

The podium is: Tom Stoltman, Martins Licis, and Oleksii Novikov.

Cedit: Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man

Editor’s Note: Results are from BarBend‘s reporter in Sacramento. These results should not be considered final until after the World’s Strongest Man Facebook Live show: Backstage Live! Presented by The Beard Struggle, which airs each day of the competition at noon PST/3:00 p.m. EST

2022 WSM Leaderboard

No. 
Name
Points
1
Tom Stoltman — United Kingdom
53.5
2
Martins Licis — USA
43
3
Oleksii Novikov — Ukraine
43
4
Brian Shaw — USA
37.5
5
Maxime Boudreault — Canada
34.5
6
Trey Mitchell — USA
34
7
Luke Stoltman — United Kingdom
30.5
8
Mitchell Hooper — Canada
30
9
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Iceland
13
10
Gabriel Rhéaume  — Canada
11

2022 WSM Day Five Results

Day Five was on May 29, 2022. It featured three events — the Bus Pull, Reign Total Body Fuel Power Stairs, and the Atlas Stones, followed by the award ceremony.

Atlas Stones

Though they are tied on the leaderboard, Licis beats Novikov as the Atlas Stones are the tiebreaker. 

1. Tom Stoltman — Five stones, 25.76 seconds
2. Maxime Boudreault — Five stones, 28.04 seconds
3. Trey Mitchell — Five stones, 33.06 seconds
4. Brian Shaw — Five stones, 39.29 seconds
5. Martins Licis — Five stones, 45.74 seconds
6. Luke Stoltman — Four stones, 25.78 seconds
7. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Four stones, 28.87 seconds 
8. Gabriel Rhéaume — Four stones, 33.55 seconds
9. Mitchell Hooper — Four stones, 33.78 seconds
10. Oleksii Novikov — Four stones, 36.7 seconds

Bus Pull

Athletes had to pull an 18.5-ton bus down a 30-meter course in the fastest time possible.

1. Oleksii Novikov — 41.51 seconds
2. Martins Licis — 42.18 seconds
3. Tom Stoltman — 44.5 seconds
4. Brian Shaw — 44.69 seconds
5. Trey Mitchell — 45.72 seconds
6. Luke Stoltman — 47 seconds
7. Maxime Boudreault — 47.2 seconds
8. Mitchell Hooper — 49.24 seconds
9. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 51.32 seconds
10. Gabriel Rhéaume — 53.22 seconds

Reign Total Body Fuel Power Stairs

Athletes had to carry three 226-kilogram (500-pound) implements up nine stairs. Here are the full results:

1. Maxime Boudreault — Nine stairs, 39.07 seconds
2. Tom Stoltman — Nine stairs, 41.04 seconds
3. Martins Licis — Nine stairs, 44.56 seconds
4. Brian Shaw — Eight stairs, 1:09.03
5. Mitchell Hooper — Seven stairs, 32.36 seconds
6. Luke Stoltman — Seven stairs, 59.47 seconds
7. Oleksii Novikov — Six stairs, 34.20 seconds
8. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Six stairs, 35.78
9. Trey Mitchell — Six stairs, 1:10.22
10. Gabriel Rhéaume — Five stairs, 35.78 seconds

2022 WSM Day Four Results

Day Four took place on May 28, 2022, and features three events: the KNAACK Giant’s Medley, Deadlift, and Flintstone Barbell. 

KNAACK Giant’s Medley

The 10 finalists were tasked to carry two KNAACK boxes filled with 125 kilograms (275.6 pounds) each halfway down the 20-meter course (back-and-forth twice) and then carry a 455-kilogram (1,000-pound) super yoke the rest of the way.

1. Mitchell Hooper — 21.96 seconds
2. Tom Stoltman — 24.75 seconds
3. Oleksii Novikov — 24.86 seconds
4. Luke Stoltman — 28.72 seconds
5. Martins Licis — 30.6 seconds
6. Brian Shaw — 30.78 seconds
7. Trey Mitchell — 32.54 seconds
8. Gabriel Rhéaume — 33.87 seconds
9. Maxime Boudreault — 34.11 seconds
10. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 37.61 seconds

Deadlift

The Deadlift was first or max reps of a 360-kilogram (795-pound) Jeep in the 60-second time cap.

1. Oleksii Novikov — 15 reps
2. Tom Stoltman — 13 reps (T-second)
3. Trey Mitchell — 13 reps (T-second)
4. Mitchell Hooper — 12 reps (T-fourth)
5. Martins Licis — 12 reps (T-fourth)
6. Brian Shaw — 12 reps (T-fourth)
7. Maxime Boudreault — 10 reps
8. Luke Stoltman — Nine reps
9. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Eight reps (T-ninth)
10. Gabriel Rhéaume — Eight reps (T-ninth)

Flintstone Barbell

The format for this event was in rounds. Each athlete attempted the opening weight of 175 kilograms (385 pounds). Those who locked out the weight successfully advanced to the next round until a winner was crowned. The weight increments increased to the following weights in order: 190 kilograms (420 pounds), 200 kilograms (440 pounds), 212 kilograms (470 pounds), 221 kilograms (490 pounds), and 230 kilograms (510 pounds).

Unanticipated seventh and eighth rounds were added to the event. The former was 240 kilograms (529 pounds), and the latter was 246 kilograms (542 pounds).

1. Oleksii Novikov — Eight rounds — World Record | 246 kilograms (542 pounds)
2. Tom Stoltman — Seven rounds
3. Martins Licis — Six rounds
4. Trey Mitchell — Four rounds (T-fourth)
5. Brian Shaw — Four rounds (T-fourth)
6. Maxime Boudreault — Four rounds (T-fourth)
7. Luke Stoltman — Four rounds (T-fourth)
8. Mitchell Hooper — Three rounds
9. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Two rounds (T-ninth)
10. Gabriel Rhéaume — Two rounds (T-ninth)

Novikov utilized a split-jerk technique that outlasted the field and shattered the previous Flintstone Barbell world record of 463 pounds held by Gary Taylor for 27 years by 79 pounds.

2022 WSM Day Three Results

The final day of the Qualifying Stage is a wrap. It’s been an interesting one, folks. ICYMI, here are the notable storylines:

• Mark Felix set a new world record in the Wrecking Ball Hold with an incredible time of 2:20.49.
• Gabriel Rhéaume made it to the Final through the Stone-Off with the initiative (he lifted first).
• After the Stone-Off, five more men became Finalists. They are: Gabriel Rhéaume, Brian Shaw, Trey Mitchell, Maxime Boudreault, and Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted.

Stone-Off Results

Two athletes — the second- and third-place finishers in each group — needed to hoist six stones, with the last stone being an AMRAP (as many reps as possible). The six stones, in order, weighed: 150 kilograms, 160 kilograms, 160 kilograms, 180 kilograms, 180 kilograms, and 200 kilograms.

Whoever finishes each Group in second place has an advantage in that they lift the stone second. That means if the first athlete fails to lift the stone, they’re automatically eliminated. This advantage is especially important during the AMRAP; even if both men hoist the stone the same number of times, the athlete with the initiative still loses if he fails to lift.

READ: 2022 World’s Strongest Man Stone-Off Results

Here are the match-ups, with those who have the advantage listed first. Winners are bolded. 

• Group 1: Kevin Faires vs. Gabriel Rhéaume 
• Group 2: Bobby Thompson vs. Brian Shaw
• Group 3: Trey Mitchell vs. Adam Bishop
• Group 4: Maxime Boudreault vs. Pavlo Kordiyaka
• Group 5:  Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted vs. Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf

Wrecking Ball Hold Results

Each strongman must hold 228 kilograms (500 pounds) for as long as possible. The question of whether or not the strongman who clinched groups would make legitimate attempts or ceremonial ones to secure the requisite points lingered in the crowd. The temperature at the start of the event was in the mid-60s (Fahrenheit). 

READ: 2022 World’s Strongest Man Wrecking Ball Hold Results

Group 1

1. Kevin Faires — 1:35.18
2. Andy Black — 1:26.92
3. Gabriel Rhéaume — 1:24.10
4. Manuel Angulo — 1:11.66
5. Aivars Šmaukstelis — 0:57.44
6. Tom Stoltman — 0:4.63

Group 2

1. Mark Felix — 2:20.49
2. Bobby Thompson — 1:21.33
3. Brian Shaw — 1:06.13
4. Konstantine Janashia — 1:01.38
5. Gabriel Peña — 0:48.27
6. Mitchell Hooper — 0:06.40

Group 3

1. Trey Mitchell — 2:06.46
2. Mika Törrö — 1:53.17
3. Grzegorz Szymanski — 1:46.49
4. Oleksii Novikov — 1:38.63
5. Adam Bishop — 1:31.35
6. Rob Kearney — 1:01.95

Group 4

1. Maxime Boudreault — 1:33.93
2. Pavlo Kordiyaka — 1:31.33
3. Martins Licis — 1:25.63
4. Nedžmin Ambešković — 1:12.47
5. Gavin Bilton —1:07.15
6. Shane Flowers — withdrew

Group 5

1. Kelvin De Ruiter — 1:45.65
2. Evan Singleton — 1:40.34
3. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 1:03.42
4. Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 1:00.70
5. Kim Ujarak — 36.24 seconds
6. Luke Stoltman — Did not attempt

2022 WSM Day Two Results

Day Two has wrapped. All five Group leaders have mathematically locked their spots in the Final, though it is not yet official. Tom Stoltman, Mitchell Hooper, Martins Licis, Oleksii Novikov, and Luke Stoltman need only to make an attempt in the Wrecking Ball Hold event on Day Three, and they will win their respective groups.

One point is awarded for an attempt, meaning all five men can hold the wrecking ball for one second and still qualify for the Finals. Licis, however, will be awarded two points for an attempt since Shane Flowers has withdrawn. 

Log Lift Results

Each athlete attempted to lift 145 kilograms (320 pounds) for as many reps as possible in 75 seconds. Only Maxime Boudreault and Luke Stoltman managed double digits on the log.

Group 1

1. Tom Stoltman — Eight reps
2. Kevin Faires — Seven reps
3. Gabriel Rhéaume — Six reps
4. Aivars Šmaukstelis — Four reps
5. Andy Black — Zero reps
6. Manuel Angulo — Zero reps

Stoltman made won his third consecutive event, mathematically securing his place in the Final to defend the WSM title.

Group 2

1. Bobby Thompson — Eight reps
2. Mitchell Hooper — Seven reps
3. Brian Shaw — Seven reps (T-second)
4. Konstantine Janashia — Five reps
5. Gabriel Peña — One rep
6. Mark Felix — Zero reps

Thompson displayed why the Log Lift is his signature event, but the limelight remained on Hooper, who shared second-place points with Shaw. Hooper entered the competition as a dark horse but has emerged as the mathematically-locked winner of Group 2 with an event to spare.

Group 3

1. Oleksii Novikov — Nine reps
2. Trey Mitchell — Nine reps (T-first)
3. Adam Bishop — Seven reps
4. Rob Kearney — Six reps
5. Grzegorz Szymanski — Three reps
6. Mika Törrö — Two reps

Novikov is using the 2022 WSM to make up for his missed Final in 2021. He’s earned enough points to secure the Group win with the Wrecking Ball Hold still to come.

Group 4

1. Maxime Boudreault — 10 reps
2. Pavlo Kordiyaka — Nine reps
3. Martins Licis — Nine reps (T-second)
4. Gavin Bilton — Seven reps
5. Nedžmin Ambešković — Two reps
6. Shane Flowers — withdrew

Boudreault put on arguably the most impressive performance of in the Log Lift event. He power cleaned nearly half his reps. It shot him back into contention for a spot in the Stone-Off. It would be a shock if Licis does not ultimately win this group.

Group 5

1. Luke Stoltman — 10 reps
2. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — Eight reps
3. Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — Seven reps
4. Kim Ujarak — Six reps
5. Kelvin De Ruiter — One rep
6. Evan Singleton — One rep (T-fifth) 

Luke Stoltman’s performance in the Log Lift was any other day at the office. Another event win under his belt secures his place in the Final with the Wrecking Ball Event still to come.

Car Walk Results

Athletes had to carry a red Volkswagen Bug that weighs 430 kilograms (950 pounds) down a 20-meter course as fast as possible.

The big story in this event was Evan Singleton scoring the only sub-10-second time, after being hospitalized with anaphylactic shock. He missed the Deadlift Ladder and then returned, cleared by the WSM medical team, to win his heat with a 9.86-second carry.

Notably, Rob Kearney and Hooper logged the second and third fastest times, respectively, finishing just 1/110th of a second apart (11.63 vs. 11.64). 

Group 1

1. Tom Stoltman — 14.65 seconds
2. Gabriel Rhéaume — 16.44 seconds
3. Kevin Faires — 19.32 seconds
4. Aivars Šmaukstelis — 19.91 seconds
5. Andy Black — 32.71 seconds
6. Manuel Angulo — 60 seconds

Group 2

1. Mitchell Hooper — 11.64 seconds
2. Mark Felix — 13.96 seconds
3. Bobby Thompson — 16.05 seconds
4. Konstantine Janashia — 18.16 seconds
5. Brian Shaw — 19.97 seconds
6. Gabriel Peña — did not finish

Group 3

1. Rob Kearney — 11.63 seconds
2. Grzegorz Szymanski — 14.26 seconds
3. Oleksii Novikov — 15.23 seconds
4. Trey Mitchell — 19.24 seconds
5. Adam Bishop — 23.38 seconds
6. Mika Törrö — did not finish

Group 4

1. Pavlo Kordiyaka — 12.92 seconds
2. Martins Licis — 18.93 seconds
3. Gavin Bilton — 23.67 seconds
4. Maxime Boudreault — 49.28 seconds
5. Nedžmin Ambešković — did not finish
6. Shane Flowers — withdrew

Group 5

1. Evan Singleton —9.86 seconds
2. Luke Stoltman — 16.65 seconds
3. Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 
4. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 29.07 seconds
5. Kelvin De Ruiter — 60 seconds
6. Kim Ujarak — did not finish (11.4 meters)

2022 WSM Day One Results

Athletes and fans can expect a high of 101 degrees Fahrenheit in Sacramento — a little intense for a day full of deadlifts and a loading medley. 

So far, the big stories are Canada’s Mitchell Hooper — a relatively late replacement — winning the Loading Race in Group 2 with the fourth fastest time overall. The 26-year-old beat out Brian Shaw and Bobby Thompson. 

Also, Evan Singleton was forced to withdraw after an undisclosed injury. It’s not clear when he sustained the injury. Hollands announced the news on the WSM Backstage Live! show. 

Deadlift Ladder Results

The Deadlift Ladder will kicked off at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST. 

Each athlete is tasked to deadlift five barbells of ascending weight: 300 kilograms (660 pounds), 320 kilograms (705 pounds), 340 kilograms (750 pounds), 360 kilograms (795 pounds), and 380 kilograms (840 pounds).

READ: 2022 WSM Deadlift Ladder Results

Group 1

1. Tom Stoltman — Five reps in 51.46 seconds
2. Kevin Faires — Four reps in 45.89 seconds
3. Aivars Šmaukstelis — Four reps in 55.91 seconds
4. Andy Black — Four reps in 1:02
5. Gabriel Rhéaume — Four reps in 1:09.50 
6. Manuel Angulo — Three reps in 38.62 seconds

Group 2

1. Mitchell Hooper — Five reps in 31.21 seconds
2. Bobby Thompson — Five reps in 42.56 seconds
3. Gabriel Peña — Five reps in 52.53 seconds
4. Mark Felix — Four reps in 28.64 seconds
5. Brian Shaw — Four reps in 32.36 seconds
6. Konstantine Janashia — Three reps in 19.05 seconds

Group 3

1. Oleksii Novikov — Five reps in 35.64 seconds
2. Adam Bishop — Five reps in 37.44 seconds
3. Trey Mitchell — Five reps in 59 seconds
4. Rob Kearney — Four reps in 41.28 seconds
5. Mika Törrö — Two reps in 26.65 seconds
6. Grzegorz Szymanski — Two reps in 26.91 seconds

Group 4

1. Martins Licis — Five reps in 43.51 seconds
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