He’s going all-out to become the Strongest Man on Earth. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on July 18, 2023 Four-time World’s Strongest Man and three-time Arnold Strongman Classic winner Brian Shaw is preparing to compete in his final competition at the 2023 Shaw Classic, scheduled for Aug. 19-20 in Loveland, CO. As the Colorado-native
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Incentive to win the Shaw Classic just got a lot spicier. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 17, 2023 The winner of the 2023 Shaw Classic (SC) will now officially earn the title of “The Strongest Man on Earth.” In an interview video posted to YouTube on July 17, 2023, Brian Shaw, four-time
Shaw is pulling out all the stops in the kitchen before his retirement. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 14, 2023 Brian Shaw has just one strongman competition left in his career — the eponymous 2023 Shaw Classic (SC) on August 19-20, 2023, in Loveland, CO. The sport of strongman will soon officially
With Brian Shaw’s run seemingly coming to an end, Mitchell Hooper looks to cement himself as strongman’s king. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 22, 2023 Just one day remains in the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). One day to determine who has the privilege to become ultimate strongman royalty. One day to
A few contenders, like Hooper, seem stronger than others heading into the weekend’s Final. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 20, 2023 Day Two of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) promised fireworks, and it did not disappoint in its delivery. The second day saw the athletes work through the Conan’s Wheel, Kettlebell
Hall sees these strongman stars shining in Myrtle Beach. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 19, 2023 One elite strongman will stand tall above his peers by the time the dust settles on the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC. It might be two-time reigning WSM champion, Tom Stoltman. Or
This week, the man of the hour at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC, will likely be Tom Stoltman. The two-time reigning champion seeks to become only the third person ever to capture three straight WSM titles. However, with a loaded roster and stacked gauntlet of events standing in his way,
The strongman legend almost had a lot of plans up in the air. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 14, 2023 Brian Shaw will end his strongman career on his terms in 2023. The upcoming 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) will be the four-time champion’s (2011, 2013, 2015-2016) last appearance in the prestigious
Some of the United States’ finest prepped together for strongman’s biggest competition. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 13, 2023 Seven American strongmen will be featured in the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), set to take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Led by legendary four-time WSM champion Brian Shaw
Shaw will step away after the latest edition of this Colorado contest. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 28, 2023 The 2023 Shaw Classic (SC) is set for Aug. 19-20, 2023, in Loveland, CO. With the contest roughly a half-year away, the growing competition’s namesake recently revealed what’s partly in store. On Feb.
Here’s what’s on tap for South Carolina. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 26, 2023 The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) will take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Less than 12 weeks before the competition actually gets up and rolling, the official slate of strength obstacles has been revealed.
Shaw will lift his final World’s Strongest Man Atlas Stone this April. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 10, 2023 Brian Shaw’s legacy is unquestionably secure in the pantheon of strongman greats. The 40-year-old living legend has been professionally carrying yokes and placing Atlas stones onto podiums for the better part of roughly
The two strongmen headed to a commercial gym to make the best of a leg workout. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on November 25, 2022 Many strongmen train in gyms that specifically support their sport. After all, Atlas stones, yokes, and farmer’s walk handles aren’t readily available in many health clubs, and most commercial
It’s not often two icons team up to train their strength together. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 15, 2022 In terms of accomplishments and influence on the sport of strongman, few athletes could compare to the exploits of Brian Shaw and Eddie Hall. Both are former World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions, both
Months removed from an unfortunate tear of his left triceps tendon in May 2022, Daniel Ryjov is back to doing what he best — notching impressive feats of upper-body strength. On Oct. 10, 2022, Ryjov uploaded an Instagram video of himself completing a 143-kilogram (315-pound) bench press for an astonishing 55 reps during a training
Trey Mitchell is the champion of the 2022 Shaw Classic. On Aug. 13-14, 2022, the American strongman successfully made it back-to-back years (2021-22) as the winner of the strength contest. Joining Mitchell on the podium in Loveland, CO were competition organizer Brian Shaw and Mitchell Hooper in second and third place, respectively. It is Shaw’s
The 2022 Shaw Classic will take place on August 13-14 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, CO. In the third edition of the growing strongman contest, 15 athletes will battle in eight events over two days. In an August 12, 2022, Instagram post, the Shaw Classic’s organizing body announced that this year’s contest will
On August 11, 2022, the organizing body of the Shaw Classic announced over Instagram that two-time defending World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman would withdraw from this year’s edition of the contest. With the competition right around the corner on August 13-14, 2022, there will not be a replacement for Stoltman’s roster spot. In a