2018 World's Ultimate Strongman

The 2018 World's Ultimate Strongman was the inaugural strongman competition organized by the strength federation 'World's Ultimate Strongman' with the participation of the 12 top strongmen of the world, determining who is the strongest. The competition took place at the Bab Al Shams arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on October 26 and held six brutal events within a single day.

The reigning and defending Iceland’s Strongest Man, Europe's Strongest Man, World's Strongest Man and the Arnold Strongman Classic champion, Iceland's Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson won the competition while Brian Shaw of USA took second and Mateusz Kieliszkowski of Poland secured third place.

Event 1: Truck pull

 * Weight: 20000 kg rocket launcher truck, uphill
 * Course LUKth: 30 m

Event 2: Arm over arm truck pull

 * Weight: 12000 kg truck
 * Course LUKth: 20 m

Event 3: Silver Dollar Deadlift

 * Starting Weight: 400 kg
 * Notes: The bar height is 18 inches from the floor.

Event 4: Overhead Medley

 * Implements & Weights: 160 kg log, 100 kg circus dumbbell (with one hand), 160 kg axle, and 140 kg shield.

Event 5: Super Yoke

 * Weight: 580 kg
 * Course Length: 15 m

Event 6: Atlas Stones

 * Weight: 5 stones weighing 170-225 kg.