2015 World's Strongest Man
Strongman competition in 2015
2015 World's Strongest Man | |
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Competition information | |
Dates | 19–26 April 2015 |
Venue | Palace of Justice |
Location | Putrajaya |
Country | ![]() |
Athletes participating | 30 |
Nations participating | 14 |
Champion(s) | |
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The 2015 World's Strongest Man was the 38th edition of the World's Strongest Man competition. It took place in Putrajaya, Malaysia from April 19 to 26.[2] The competition was won by Brian Shaw of the United States for the third time,[3] with defending champion Žydrūnas Savickas of Lithuania second and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson of Iceland third.[4]
Participants
- Brian Shaw
- Jean-François Caron
- Martin Forsmark
- Robert Oberst
- Adam Bishop
- Mateusz Baron
- Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson
- Dimitar Savatinov
- Rafal Kobylarz
- Josh Thigpen
- Akos Nagy
- Graham Hicks
- Žydrūnas Savickas
- Mikhail Shivlyakov
- Nick Best
- David Nystrom
- Benedikt Magnússon
- Laurence Shahlaei
- Mark Felix
- Jerry Pritchett
- Dainis Zageris
- Krzysztof Radzikowski
- Alexander Lysenko
- Gerhard Van Staden
- Mike Burke
- Eddie Hall
- Matjaž Belšak
- Grzegorz Szymanski
- Mike Caruso
- Ole Martin Hansen
Heat Results
Each qualifying heat consisted of six competitors and six events. Unlike previous years, the final heats event, the Atlas Stones, was worth double points. After the six events, the top two competitors from each heat will qualify for the final.[5][4]
Heat 1
# | Name | Nationality | Pts |
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1 | Brian Shaw | ![]() | 36.5 |
2 | Jean-François Caron | ![]() | 33 |
3 | Martin Forsmark | ![]() | 26.5 |
4 | Robert Oberst | ![]() | 20.5 |
5 | Adam Bishop | ![]() | 16 |
6 | Mateusz Baron | ![]() | 10.5 (Inj) |
Heat 2
# | Name | Nationality | Pts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | ![]() | 38 |
2 | Dimitar Savatinov | ![]() | 31 |
3 | Rafal Kobylarz | ![]() | 26 |
4 | Josh Thigpen | ![]() | 19 |
5 | Akos Nagy | ![]() | 17 |
6 | Graham Hicks | ![]() | 8 (Inj) |
Heat 3
# | Name | Nationality | Pts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Žydrūnas Savickas | ![]() | 40 |
2 | Mikhail Shivlyakov | ![]() | 28 |
3 | Nick Best | ![]() | 24 |
4 | David Nystrom | ![]() | 19 |
5 | Benedikt Magnússon | ![]() | 9 (Inj) |
6 | Laurence Shahlaei | ![]() | 8 (Inj) |
Heat 4
# | Name | Nationality | Pts |
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1 | Mark Felix | ![]() | 31 |
2 | Jerry Pritchett | ![]() | 27.5 |
3 | Dainis Zageris | ![]() | 25.5 |
4 | Krzysztof Radzikowski | ![]() | 25 |
5 | Alexander Lysenko | ![]() | 21 |
6 | Gerhard Van Staden | ![]() | 15 |
Heat 5
# | Name | Nationality | Pts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Mike Burke | ![]() | 37 |
2 | Eddie Hall | ![]() | 34 |
3 | Matjaž Belšak | ![]() | 27.5 |
4 | Grzegorz Szymanski | ![]() | 26 |
5 | Mike Caruso | ![]() | 12.5 |
6 | Ole Martin Hansen | ![]() | 9 |
Finals Events Results
Event 1: Super Yoke
- Weight: 499 kilograms (1,100 lb)
- Course Length: 20 metres (66 ft)
- Time Limit: 60 seconds
# | Name | Nationality | Time | Event Pts[6] | Overall Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | ![]() | 0m 17.09 | 10 | 10 |
2 | Brian Shaw | ![]() | 0m 18.82 | 9 | 9 |
3 | Žydrūnas Savickas | ![]() | 0m 24.84 | 8 | 8 |
4 | Eddie Hall | ![]() | 0m 27.28 | 7 | 7 |
5 | Mike Burke | ![]() | 0m 30.74 | 6 | 6 |
6 | Jean-François Caron | ![]() | 0m 39.02 | 5 | 5 |
7 | Dimitar Savatinov | ![]() | DNF 19.1 metres (63 ft) | 4 | 4 |
8 | Mark Felix | ![]() | DNF 15.8 metres (52 ft) | 3 | 3 |
9 | Jerry Pritchett | ![]() | DNF 8.9 metres (29 ft) | 2 | 2 |
10 | Mikhail Shivlyakov | ![]() | DNF 3.8 metres (12 ft) | 1 | 1 |
Event 2: Deadlift
- Weight: 369 kilograms (814 lb) for repetitions
- Time Limit: 60 seconds
# | Name | Nationality | Repetitions | Event Pts[6] | Overall Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Brian Shaw | ![]() | 8 | 10 | 19 |
2 | Eddie Hall | ![]() | 7 | 9 | 16 |
3 | Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | ![]() | 6 | 8 | 18 |
4 | Žydrūnas Savickas | ![]() | 5 | 6.5 | 14.5 |
4 | Jean-François Caron | ![]() | 5 | 6.5 | 11.5 |
6 | Jerry Pritchett | ![]() | 3 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
6 | Mark Felix | ![]() | 3 | 4.5 | 7.5 |
8 | Mike Burke | ![]() | 1 | 2.5 | 8.5 |
8 | Dimitar Savatinov | ![]() | 1 | 2.5 | 6.5 |
10 | Mikhail Shivlyakov | ![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Event 3: Truck Pull
- Weight: 28,000 kilograms (62,000 lb)
- Course Length: 25 metres (82 ft)
- Time Limit: 60 seconds
- None of the athletes completed the full course
# | Name | Nationality | Distance | Event Pts[6] | Overall Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Brian Shaw | ![]() | 23.84 metres (78.2 ft) | 10 | 29 |
2 | Žydrūnas Savickas | ![]() | 22.88 metres (75.1 ft) | 9 | 23.5 |
3 | Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | ![]() | 20.83 metres (68.3 ft) | 8 | 26 |
4 | Eddie Hall | ![]() | 20.25 metres (66.4 ft) | 7 | 23 |
5 | Mike Burke | ![]() | 20.09 metres (65.9 ft) | 6 | 14.5 |
6 | Jean-François Caron | ![]() | 17.82 metres (58.5 ft) | 5 | 16.5 |
7 | Mikhail Shivlyakov | ![]() | 16.05 metres (52.7 ft) | 4 | 5 |
8 | Dimitar Savatinov | ![]() | 15.85 metres (52.0 ft) | 3 | 9.5 |
9 | Mark Felix | ![]() | 15.72 metres (51.6 ft) | 2 | 9.5 |
10 | Jerry Pritchett | ![]() | 13.08 metres (42.9 ft) | 1 | 7.5 |
Event 4: Power Stairs
- Weight: Three weights at 225 kilograms (496 lb) each
- Time Limit: 60 seconds
- Each weight must be carried up 5 steps
# | Name | Nationality | Time | Event Pts[6] | Overall Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Žydrūnas Savickas | ![]() | 0m 33.97 | 10 | 33.5 |
2 | Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | ![]() | 0m 35.37 | 9 | 35 |
3 | Brian Shaw | ![]() | 0m 37.81 | 8 | 37 |
4 | Mike Burke | ![]() | 0m 40.68 | 7 | 21.5 |
5 | Jean-François Caron | ![]() | DNF (14 steps) | 6 | 22.5 |
6 | Eddie Hall | ![]() | DNF (13 steps) | 5 | 28 |
7 | Mark Felix | ![]() | DNF (10 steps) | 4 | 13.5 |
8 | Mikhail Shivlyakov | ![]() | DNF (9 steps) | 2.5 | 7.5 |
8 | Jerry Pritchett | ![]() | DNF (9 steps) | 2.5 | 10 |
10 | Dimitar Savatinov | ![]() | DNF (1 step) | 1 | 10.5 |
Event 5: Max Log Press
- Opening Weight: 165 kilograms (364 lb)
# | Name | Nationality | Weight Lifted | Event Pts[6] | Overall Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Žydrūnas Savickas[a] | ![]() | 205 kilograms (452 lb) | 10 | 43.5 |
2 | Dimitar Savatinov | ![]() | 195 kilograms (430 lb) | 8.5 | 19 |
2 | Eddie Hall | ![]() | 195 kilograms (430 lb) | 8.5 | 36.5 |
4 | Brian Shaw | ![]() | 180 kilograms (400 lb) | 6 | 43 |
4 | Mike Burke | ![]() | 180 kilograms (400 lb) | 6 | 27.5 |
4 | Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | ![]() | 180 kilograms (400 lb) | 6 | 41 |
7 | Jean-François Caron | ![]() | 165 kilograms (364 lb) | 3.5 | 26 |
7 | Mikhail Shivlyakov | ![]() | 165 kilograms (364 lb) | 3.5 | 11 |
9 | Jerry Pritchett | ![]() | - | 0 | 10 |
9 | Mark Felix | ![]() | - | 0 | 13.5 |
- ^ Savickas attempted a 227.5 kg (502 lb) log that would've been a new world record at the time, but failed.[7][4]
Event 6: Atlas Stones
- Weight: 5 stones ranging from 150–209 kilograms (331–461 lb)
- Time Limit: 60 seconds
# | Name | Nationality | Time | Event Pts[6] | Overall Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Brian Shaw | ![]() | 5 in 0m 24.51 | 10 | 53 |
2 | Eddie Hall | ![]() | 5 in 0m 24.84 | 9 | 45.5 |
3 | Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | ![]() | 5 in 0m 31.73 | 8 | 49 |
4 | Mike Burke | ![]() | 5 in 0m 50.23 | 7 | 34.5 |
5 | Žydrūnas Savickas | ![]() | 4 in 0m 21.32 | 6 | 49.5 |
6 | Jean-François Caron | ![]() | 3 in 0m 17.85 | 5 | 31 |
7 | Mark Felix | ![]() | 3 in 0m 22.72 | 4 | 17.5 |
8 | Dimitar Savatinov | ![]() | 2 in 0m 18.20 | 3 | 22 |
9 | Mikhail Shivlyakov | ![]() | 2 in 0m 22.80 | 2 | 13 |
10 | Jerry Pritchett | ![]() | 0 | 1 | 11 |
Final standings
# | Name | Nationality | Pts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Brian Shaw | ![]() | 53 |
2 | Žydrūnas Savickas | ![]() | 49.5 |
3 | Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | ![]() | 49 |
4 | Eddie Hall | ![]() | 45.5 |
5 | Mike Burke | ![]() | 34.5 |
6 | Jean-François Caron | ![]() | 31 |
7 | Dimitar Savatinov | ![]() | 22 |
8 | Mark Felix | ![]() | 17.5 |
9 | Mikhail Shivlyakov | ![]() | 13 |
10 | Jerry Pritchett | ![]() | 11 |
References
- ^ "Brian Shaw". World's Strongest Man. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "World's Strongest Man 2015, Malaysia Schedule". World's Strongest Man. April 17, 2015. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ Cotton, Gary. "Brian Shaw Wins 2015 World's Strongest Man Title". Muscle and Fitness. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c "The World's Strongest Man 2015 Roundup". World's Strongest Man. January 3, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "2015 Malaysia Heats and Events Revealed". World's Strongest Man. December 2, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "World's Strongest Man Archive". World's Strongest Man. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ World's Strongest Man 2015 Final. YouTube. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
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