Although the World's Strongest Man competition is still a few months away, there are already details to speculate about. Recently, the event organizers disclosed the six events that the top athletes will be competing in during the finals. In the following analysis, we will assess which athletes are likely to excel in each event and which others will pose a thrilling challenge.
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Fingal’s Fingers:
To prevail in this competition, one must possess exceptional pressing power and speed. In our estimation, there is no athlete better suited to utilize both of these qualities to achieve victory than Martins Licis. Licis emerged victorious in the event in 2019 and placed second in 2022, demonstrating his exceptional ability. One would be remiss to overlook Licis' potential in any event.
Exciting: Brian Shaw
Although his stature may appear to be a disadvantage in this event, Brian Shaw compensates for any potential decrease in speed with his exceptional pressing power. It wouldn't be surprising if his height and leverage enable him to dominate this competition, as he did in 2021.
Deadlift:
Oleksii's build is particularly well-suited to the deadlift event. In the previous World's Strongest Man final, he established a two-rep lead over the second-place finisher, distancing himself from the competition. With additional training and experience leading up to the next World's Strongest Man competition, it is highly probable that he will once again emerge as the front-runner in the deadlift event.
Exciting: Trey Mitchell
In the previous World's Strongest Man competition, Mitchell shared the second-place spot in the deadlift event and has consistently demonstrated his deadlifting proficiency in various competitions. Mitchell's exceptional pulling abilities have led him to the top of numerous competitions. It wouldn't be surprising if he challenges Novikov's strength in the upcoming competition.
Shield Carry:
Hooper dominated the Giant's Medley last year, showcasing his ability to carry heavy loads with speed. He is a strong contender to top the leaderboard in the shield carry event, which is a tough challenge for any strongman. Hooper's proficiency in carrying heavy loads makes him a top performer in this event.
Exciting: Luke Stoltman
Luke Stoltman exhibited both stamina and strength during the Giant's Medley last year, making him a strong contender in this grueling event. Stoltman's perseverance makes him likely to perform exceptionally well.
Max Dumbbell:
When it comes to pressing power, Oleksii is the name to mention. Novikov set the world record in the Flintstone Barbell with remarkable speed during the 2022 World's Strongest Man competition, showcasing his explosive strength. It is highly likely that Novikov's impressive explosiveness will be on display again in the upcoming competition.
Exciting: Martins Licis
Martins Licis has consistently demonstrated his upper body strength in various competitions, particularly in events such as log lifts and flintstone presses. His proficiency in lifting heavy loads overhead suggests that he will perform exceptionally well in this event and pose a serious challenge to Novikov.
Vehicle Pull:
Oleksii's mastery of leverage and technique makes him a formidable competitor in pulling events such as bus pulls, plane pulls, and train pulls. His exceptional pulling abilities and strength make him a challenging opponent to beat in these events.
Exciting: Tom Stoltman
Tom Stoltman has proven his dominance in various strongman events, and the vehicle pull is no exception. Although he placed third in this event during the 2022 World's Strongest Man competition, it is highly likely that he will be a top contender for the winning spot in the upcoming May competition.
Atlas Stones:
Tom Stoltman's speed and strength in the stone-off event during the 2022 WSM was remarkable, and he is expected to maintain his dominance in the upcoming year, making him a top contender in any final event involving stones.
Exciting: Oleksii Novikov
Novikov's defeat in the stones event last year may drive him to come back stronger in the next World's Strongest Man competition, and his absence from the Arnold Strongman Classic in March raises anticipation for his upcoming performance.