2018 World's Strongest Man

The 2018 World's Strongest Man was the 41st edition of the World's Strongest Man competition held in Manila, Philippines from April 28 to May 6, and was won by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson the first Icelander since Magnús Ver Magnússon in 1996 to win the title. Mateusz Kieliszkowski of Poland finished second and four-time winner Brian Shaw of the United States third.

The qualifying phase lasted until May 1 while the finals took place on May 5 and 6 while various World's Strongest Man events were hosted within and outside Metro Manila. Among the venues were the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park; Intramuros, Manila; Bonifacio Global City in Taguig; and the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, Quezon City. Events outside Metro Manila were hosted in Bataan, Corregidor Island, Coron Island, Davao City, and Tagaytay.

Participants
• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson 🇮🇸

• Matjaz Belsak

• Marius Lalas 🇱🇹

• Laurence Shahlaei

• Peiman Maheripour

• Rob Kearney 🇺🇸

• Brian Shaw 🇺🇸

• Johan Els

• Adam Bishop

• Adam Derks 🇺🇸

• Johnny Hansson 🇸🇪

• Paul Smith

• Žydrūnas Savickas 🇱🇹

• Robert Oberst 🇺🇸

• Luke Stoltman

• Bryan Benzel 🇺🇸

• Graham Hicks

• Dennis Kohlruss 🇩🇪

• Martins Licis 🇺🇸

• Jean-François Caron 🇨🇦

• Mark Felix

• Krzysztof Radzikowski🇵🇱

• Martin Forsmark 🇸🇪

• Rongo Keene 🇦🇺

• Mateusz Kieliszkowski 🇵🇱

• Konstantine Janashia

• Mikhail Shivlyakov 🇷🇺

• Aivars Šmaukstelis

• Terry Hollands

• Nick Best 🇺🇸

Heat Results
The qualifying heats consisted of six events. After five events, the competitor with the highest score qualifies for the final. The competitors in second and third place take part in the final event, the Atlas Stones, with the winner progressing.

Heat 1
Atlas Stones

Heat 2
Atlas Stones

Heat 3
Atlas Stones

Heat 4
Atlas Stones

Heat 5
Atlas Stones

Event 1: Frame Carry

 * Weight: 370 kg
 * Course Length: 30 m
 * Time Limit: 60 seconds

Event 2: Car Deadlift

 * Weight: 386 kg for repetitions
 * Time Limit: 60 seconds

Event 3: Max Overhead Press

 * Starting Weight: 175 kg

Event 4: Bus Pull

 * Weight: 28000 kg
 * Course Length: 25 m
 * Time Limit: 60 seconds

Event 5: Loading Race

 * Weight: 105 kg anchor, 125 kg anvil, 120 kg keg, 150 kg sand bag, and a 120 kg safe
 * Course Length: 10 m
 * Time Limit: 75 seconds

Event 6: Atlas Stones

 * Weight: 5 Atlas Stone series ranging from 150 –
 * Time Limit: 60 seconds