The 2019 World's Strongest Man was the 42nd edition of the World's Strongest Man competition. It took place in Bradenton, Florida between June 13 and 16. Four-time champion Zydrunas Savickas did not take part this year due to injury. Martins Licis of the United States won the competition for the first time in his career.[1]Mateusz Kieliszkowski of Poland finished second for the second year in a row. Defending champion Hafthor Julius Bjornsson of Iceland finished third, having suffered a torn plantar fascia during the qualifying heats that hampered him throughout the finals.[2]
Heat Results
Format
There are five competitors per group. After four events, the competitor with the highest score qualifies for the final. The competitors in second and third place take part in the Last Man Standing event, which comprises lifting an Atlas Stone over a yoke.[3][4][5][6]
Heat 1
Events: Monster Truck Pull, Giants Medley, Car Deadlift for reps, Log Lift for reps.