World’s Strongest Man 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Final standings as Tom Stoltman wins THIRD title in Myrtle Beach – updates
THE World's Strongest Man 2024 has been decided after what has been a thrilling event in Myrtle Beach.
British star Tom Stoltman claimed his third title in four years after a terrific display.
Last year's winner Mitchell Hooper, had to settle for second place in Myrtle Beach, while American Evan Singleton took third spot.
Health checks
Being so muscular and consuming so many calories can cause health problems.
But Luke Stoltman previously explained: "We’re very fortunate that we work with a company who take our bloods.
“Being as big as we are it puts pressure on our hearts and so you’ve got to watch for the cholesterol levels as well and so we get that tested probably once a month."
Bon appetit
Ever wondered how much you need to eat to compete for the World's Strongest Man title?
The Stoltman brothers claim they consume around 10,000 calories per day and the average man needs just 2,500.
Giving some insight to their diet, they are said to eat over a kilo of meat a day.
Which come could from “10 eggs for breakfast" or "350g of mince", which would come with either pasta or potatoes or rice and accompanied with vegetables.
Final standings
It's top ten finishes for the Stoltman brothers:
1. Tom Stoltman (Great Britain) 53
2. Mitchell Hooper (Canada) 47.5
3. Evan Singleton (United States) 36
4. Matthew Ragg (New Zealand) 35.5
5. Tristain Hoath (Canada) 33.5
6. Wesley Derwinsky (Canada) 31
7. Austin Andrade (Mexico) 30.5
8. Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine) 27
9. Luke Stoltman (Great Britain) 19.5
10. Aivars Smaukstelis (Latvia) 12.5
What is the World's Strongest Man 2024 prize money?
While the exact prize fund for this year's competition isn't known it is expected to be more than it has been in previous years.
Reports suggested that 2020's first place winner pocketed $52,600 (£42,000) while the prize pot in the following year is said to have more than doubled to an incredible $146,000 (£116,600).
Which athletes withdrew from the tournament?
Three athletes were forced to withdraw during the competition.
Adam Bishop withdrew after an Achille injury.
Fellow Brit Gavin Bilton withdrew on Day Two after the medical team's advice.
US star Bobby Thompson withdrew after suffering an injury on Day One.
Strongest Man event results
Giants Medley results
- 1) Evan Singleton…30.21 seconds
- 2) Austin Andrade…40.61 seconds
- 3) Tom Stoltman…41.26 seconds
- 4) Wesley Derwinsky…59.2 seconds
Axle Press results
- 1) Mitchell Hooper…4 reps (210kg)
- 1) Tom Stoltman…4 reps (210kg)
- 3) Pavlo Kordiyaka…4 reps (200kg)
- 4) Evan Singleton…3 reps (190kg)
Keg toss results
- 1) Tom Stoltman — 5 reps (7.76 meters)
- 2) Mitchell Hooper — 5 reps (7.76 meters)
- 3) Wesley Derwinsky — 5 reps (7.76 meters)
- 4) Evan Singleton — 4 reps (7.5 meters)
How Stoltman won it
After winning his group during the Qualifying Stage, Stoltman continued his dominance in the final.
Here is how he won it.
- KNAACK Giants Medley — Third place
- Max Axle Press — First place
- Keg Toss — First place
- Reign Total Body Fuel Conan’s Wheel — Third place
- BFGoodrich Tires HD Terrain Deadlift — Second place
- Atlas Stones — First place
How Tom Stoltman began
He was born in 1994, in Invergordon in the Scottish Highlands.
He first took up weight training in his local gym as a teenager, after being inspired by his brother Luke's success as Scotland’s Strongest Man.
He told Sunday Post: "I watched World’s Strongest Man on TV a few times when I was young, but I was more interested in football at that point.
"I started going to the gym at 16 with some mates, but it was just a bit of fun, nothing big."
Stoltman's record
Tom has appeared at six WSM competitions.
His placings are very impressive.
- 2019: 5th
- 2020: 2nd
- 2021: 1st
- 2022: 1st
- 2023: 2nd
- 2024: 1st
Final table
1. Tom Stoltman (Great Britain) 53 (points)
2. Mitchell Hooper (Canada) 47.5
3. Evan Singleton (United States) 36.
4. Matthew Ragg (New Zealand) 35.5
5. Tristain Hoath (Canada) 33.5
6. Wesley Derwinsky (Canada) 31
7. Austin Andrade (Mexico) 30.5
8. Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine) 27
9. Luke Stoltman (Great Britain) 19.5
10. Aivars Šmaukstelis (Latvia) 12.5
Stoltman is your winner
Big congratulations to our man Tom Stoltman.
He has won the World's Strongest Man for a third time.
What an achievement from the British star.
Atlas Stones results
Results are in for Atlas Stones.
- Tom Stoltman — 38.14 seconds
- Mitchell Hooper — 4 in 37.35 seconds
- Tristain Hoath — 4 in 43.79 seconds
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 4 in 44.58 seconds
- Matthew Ragg — 4 in 49.93 seconds
- Austin Andrade — 3 in 24.42 seconds
- Evan Singleton — 3 in 29.09 seconds
- Wesley Derwinsky — 3 in 30.8 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 3 in 32.88 seconds
- Luke Stoltman — 3 in 36.09 seconds
Next up
It's the Atlas Stones event - the signature event of the WSM contest.
Often, it determines the winner.
Introduced in 1986, the Atlas Stones are five heavy, spherical stones which increase in weight from 100 to 160 kg. They need to be placed on top of five high platforms that span a 16–33 ft. long course
Marius Pudzianowski, Magnus Samuelsson, Magnús ver Magnússon and Žydrūnas Savickas are all masters of this event and have gone on to win the competition.