When is worlds strongest man 2018

Big achievement. Having taken a 2. He was able to do so immediately in the bus pull, as the Icelander completed the course in a time of The only man to do it faster was Kieliszkowski Bjornsson's lead was extended to 4. The Visit Philippines account captured some of the competitors in action in the bus pull competition:. Two more events remain to determine who will win the title!

Next up, Bjornsson had the chance to put this one beyond doubt, as the loading race has traditionally been one of his best events. The Mountain didn't disappoint once again, completing the circuit in That man was Kieliszkowski, who moved three points clear of Shaw in second spot. For the Loading Race event, each strongman needs to carry an anchor, a safe, a lbs dack and a lbs keg in a race to the finish line!

It meant Bjornsson was in a commanding position going into the final event, the iconic atlas stones. With a 5. In the end, the leader was able to produce a solid performance, hoisting four stones onto their pedestals to finish fifth in the field.

British ace Hall, who set a world-record in the deadlift with kg in , graciously handed over his title to Bjornsson following his shock retirement from WSM for health reasons. Polish star Kieliszkowski was all smiles after landing his first-ever podium position, finishing just a single point ahead of WSM legend Brian Shaw.

The American icon, 36, has now finished third for two consecutive years after winning four times between and He also lost out to Bjornsson at this year's Arnold, finishing second behind his rival in March. And there is a general feeling that change is now afoot in the strongman game, with Bjornsson looking to become the new Shaw and dominate for years to come. Jump directly to the content. Sign in. All Football. Sport Other Sports Anthony Chapman. Hafthor Bjornsson Iceland — Mateusz Kieliszkowski Poland — 45 points 3.