Europe's Strongest Man 2024 | Behind the Scenes

[@StoltmanBrothers]

❤️❤️❤️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Next up Stoltman Vs Hooper at wsm! HYYYYYYPE

[@BigLozOfficial]

It’s gonna be HUGE! Big congrats on the win Luke 🏆 2 X Europe’s Strongest Man

[@nokneedownian8521]

Nice to see the Highland oak getting the win but it was a bit squeaky bum time towards the end. It just shows the decision to change his coach and training paid off

[@SG-sk8hm]

STOLTMANBROTHERS KILL IT THIS YEAR 💯 thank you Luke lets go Tom #NEWZEALANDFAN🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@josephfairclough1925]

This is almost too spicy!!!😂

[@hayleywilcock1229]

you are both great and i live in Scotland as well you were great mate .

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

Strongman is a sport like no other. To see Stoltman finish his 13th rep and immediately turn to support his competitor and cheer him on. I can't think of any other sport that is like this.

[@carlh296]

Brilliant to see Luke back with a second ESM. Smaukstelis, what an incredible sportsman, totally chilled and happy, so close to winning his first ESM. And Oleksii, so gutted for him, really wanted to see him get back to his old best and then this, another injury.

[@speedy692]

Me too. A few years ago he was winning everything. Also gutted for Mateusz.

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Sad for Oleskii but Very pleased for Luke.

[@garethllewellyn1719]

Baby brother let him have one 😂 love them both ❤

[@vvoof2601]

@@ballsdeep5491 Right but I think they're referring to his injury.

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

@@vvoof2601 Absolutely . The Stoltmans and Oleskii have been friends for ages.

[@LukeDon7495]

You do realise novikov was going as fast as he could and he done 4 stones in 21 seconds, even if he lifted the 5th stone and done it in 22 seconds (obv without the tear””and hypothetically impossible ” he would of had 8 points which would of took him equal to smak but on last event placing still ended in third

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

@@LukeDon7495 Yes I checked out Strongman Archives. Sad because it means he will not be able to go to WSM

[@liamc7097]

Aivars must be the most underrated Strongman. Shows up and kicks ass while being exhausted all the time and just wanting to go and lay down 😂

[@greg_in_oz8429]

New to strongman, but it’s just miraculous to see these absolute machines not just competing but displaying incredible humility, humour, spirit and tenacity. These are real athletes, real men, terrific stuff 🫡🫡

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Welcome, it's a fantastic sport!💪👍

[@greg_in_oz8429]

@@TOM_OUTDOORS cheers, for some reason KZbin decided to recommend Mitch Hooper’s videos and now I’m heading deep down the rabbit hole … these lads are genuinely worthy athletes and role models

[@espenstoro]

Welcome aboard, it's a great community of athletes and fans.

[@danielmerriman8118]

It’s an awesome sport!! Loz and Liz put out the best coverage of it too. You’re in the right spot

[@paulforsythe2325]

Luke Stoltman is a hero to me. Never to be underestimated.

[@bryanpscolka7280]

Absolutely awesome to see all 3 of those guys podium. Especially Luke winning it for the second time. Love that guy. He got better. It looked like Big Tom was proud. The 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Brothers.

[@BulkBrogan.]

Nicolas Cambi getting top half in his first big international! As an aspiring 105 myself I always root to see 105 guys do good Awesome from Luke too! Dad strength is too powerful!!!

[@sarahstorr]

Smaukstelis was so chilled. He yawned his way through that comp and still made the podium 🤣 He’s was so funny.❤

[@idk13539]

He was 0.01seconds away from winning

[@sheboman19]

Thats Aivars. He's always like that :D

[@spokeen6249]

​​@@idk13539 even 1cm on the stone walk

[@espenstoro]

When Aivars is tired, you know he's gonna do well. 😅

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Saw him at Gloucester SCL. He’s always half asleep.

[@danthechauffeur1323]

Got a tear in my eye for Luke, couldn't wish a win upon a nicer fella. Congratulations brother👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@jjthecat9692]

I was there it was a great night! A dead heat was definitely the right call for the Castle Stones with Stoltman and Smaukstelis. Even when they slowed it down it was way too hard to determine a winner. I literally do think their last hands came off at the very same time. It was insane lol.

[@darrencoulson4296]

what a night! great atmosphere! close competition right to the end and a emotional standing ovation for one of my favourites, Mark Felix. all the athletes were amazing.

[@andylawson]

Thanks so much for always being so great (& speedy!) with your BTS. Crying tears of joy for Luke 🥲 So great seeing him at the top yet again ☝🏻🤫 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bobz4968]

I couldn’t be happier for Luke. So many of us, including myself, thought he was washed up, but he came back strong. He’s had some of his best training for a while now was very determined very confident. Congratulations, Luke.

[@craigmorgan4676]

Y u soo ruud brother, only person u should write ✍️ off is u.......ure comments are a bloody write off!👎👎👎💀☠️💀🤷🙈🙈👁👁

[@PaulBloomlittledevil]

Washed up? You should never describe anyone as washed up, perhaps 'slowing down'.

[@bobz4968]

@@PaulBloomlittledevil it’s a figure of speech. I never used the term before. I thought he’s shoulder was beyond repair. I never wrote a negative comment about him. I just “thought” he was done. I’m sure you’re perfect so you correct others. I wrote I couldn’t be happier for him. You must be a real piece of work.

[@TheKruxed]

@@bobz4968 You need to learn how to communicate with people, we don't need people like you throwing insults around in a chill place like this

[@bobz4968]

@@TheKruxed take a hike. You don’t know me. You must be very busy setting people straight. Move on jerk.

[@1vootman]

Awesome coverage guys, and im very happy for Luke, Avars and NVKV...congratulations guys

[@branominal]

Hope Gav gets back to his best soon, he's really struggled these last two comps

[@michaelscott_aka_db_saf]

It is so awesome to see Luke doing so well this year, having a child can change your whole outlook and focus on life, I think Luke fatherhood suits Luke

[@TheKruxed]

Looks like it was a great comp and close to the end. Ondřej is looking like he has a very bright future, not since Belsak and Novikov have I been this impressed

[@SirBagelsFGR]

Let's goooo! Three great guys on the podium!

[@stunter2875]

The amount of people and the enthusiasm they showed for this event is my favorite part. The sport seems to be growing and these athletes are some of the rarest people walking earth and they deserve all the attention they can get. I hope that eventually there will be enough money to go around and not have to work other jobs just to get by.

[@lauraw2402]

Cheers Liz for getting this out so quick! Show looked like a good one. Great to see Luke in form again. Gutted for novikov!

[@chopper5332]

Well done the HIGHLAND OAK is back 👏 🏆 🏆

[@hayleywilcock1229]

I was in the crowd with my dad and I loved it but the Stoltmans will never loose they always come back looking like a champ.

[@davebooth5608]

So happy for Luke!!

[@stephenjenkins9875]

So happy for luke, thought it was in the bag until he couldn't get the 5th deadlift, a great comp and the scores were so tight. My heart goes out to oleskii as he would have won with the ultimate come back. Great behind the scenes futage and a quick turnaround for editing etc

[@luckosteve12]

Great job on the production of this video. Always raising the bar.

[@espenstoro]

It's safe to say that Luke is back! Thank you so much for taking us behind the scenes, Loz and Liz.

[@stevee8920]

So pleased for Luke, gutted for Olexi I don’t want to see anyone injured. Luke’s strategy on the deadlift nearly backfired on him, he timed it to do all 5 and was so close but just couldn’t get that last weight over his knees, that meant he was one of the first out on the Viking press, so had very little rest. Obviously he’s a mountain when it comes to pressing but I feel he could have got another 2 if he’d either gone faster on the first 4 deadlifts or lifted the 5th, therefore giving him an extra few minutes of rest. Either way at 39 to come out and win Europes strongest man is a massive feet and I couldn’t be happier for him. The young lad (sorry I would spell his name wrong) has so much potential, he would have podiumed if he could have lifted that last stone, he was slower than Luke and Aivers so would have dropped the half a point lead he had on them but he is definitely one for the future. What we have learnt is nothing is a given until all events have been done. The stones have always been notorious for mistakes (I would though have preferred to see the heavier stones, this is after all Europes and I believe less chance of injury as competitors take that split second longer to make sure they have got the grip etc). Olexis may not have got injured but he also wouldn’t have managed the last stone. The right result in the end. Well done to Luke and all the competitors, what a great show 👍🇬🇧

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

It all came down to the stones. Brilliant comp. Very good livestream .

[@markevans4088]

Thanks, very exciting! So pleased for Luke.

[@leeblowers9783]

Awesome coverage Liz !! Awesome comp !! Sad for Oleskii !! You can see the love between Luke & Him !! ❤ well done Luke !! New coach & your hard work brings home the Gold ❤

[@SJR4815]

More beautiful, heartwarming, authentic coverage brought to us right away. Thank you Liz and Loz. Your videos show the reality of the sport better than most official broadcasts.

[@lm-usmc]

So happy for Luke. What an amazing transformation. Prayers that Novikov will heal and be back soon.

[@simay4977]

What a show. Before it even started we got a pick with Hicksy, then the "Heroes" video almost had me in tears. The competition itself was unreal. Delighted for Luke. Awesome tribute to Mark Felix. Then after the show we got to meet Mags, Kaz, Mark, and then a cheeky pic with you. Made my day. Massive well done to everyone involved. One of the best nights of my life. Stopped at Kirkstall abbey on the way back to the airport and bumped into Cambi. 🙂 Sincere apologies to Aunty Liz, I think I just handed you my phone to get a pick with your hubby. Apologies if I was rude.

[@deepee21104]

great show...........great result..............

[@NARushton]

With the similarities of events from ESM and WSM then Luke, Aivars and André must have gotten a huge confidence boost for a few weeks time.

[@bronchoped]

It's all group dependent. Get mitch, ragg, tom etc in a group and it's hard

[@Analyzethis1]

Another superb vid from Liz. Top work both of you.

[@CleanfieldArvid]

Happy for Luke and Aivars but gutted for Olexi! Wishing him a very smooth and speedy recovery!

[@sarahstorr]

This competition was epic!

[@baldymagoo]

That look Oleskii gave Luke on the podium was special, you could see he was genuinely pleased for Luke. Legends all.

[@BolFelix]

Exactly the people I thought were gonna be 3 of the top 4 for SURE! So excited for Luke to still do great at international comps despite being so close to 40! Happy Novikov still podiumed, hope he can recover well

[@Ghostmanradiostaion]

Love how close this was

[@sapsan008]

Respect to Oleksii!!!

[@Adamcaudill]

Super happy for Luke! I hope Oleskii wasn’t hurt too bad and has a speedy recovery. No one wants to win because someone else got hurt.

[@truehellbeliever6664]

It was great watching it live! I am a highschool student and I can confirm that this was more dramatic and stressful than my final exams. I am so grateful that the judges gave both Luke and Aivars the same points for the stones. You honestly can't tell who was first. I am now leaning towards Luke. Give me 10 more replays and maybe I change my answer and then again...😂

[@Nostalgic_95]

So happy for Luke

[@MR-ly4xt]

It's so endearing to see how supportive the Stoltman brothers are with each other. What a performance by Luke! 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@QQyoko]

Thic Nic is so fun to follow. I remember watching him back before his Open days and the absolute unit he's turned into is incredible. Nic for WSM!

[@HeCoversMe]

So great to see Luke up there. Very very happy for him. I was rooting for him. Thanks for posting this

[@25michael17]

Aivars wanting todo rock paper scissors to see who won the stones was jokes could have determined the winner

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Great tribute to Mark👏👏

[@QueenToKingOfSpades]

I was really rooting for Aivars. This would have been a great notch on his belt. But happy for Luke too.

[@johanbarnard3435]

Luke is such an inspirational person. Even though most written him off and his getting on in his years he keeps grinding and working hard and looking better than ever this year. He fully deserves this he worked very hard in prep for this competition.

[@williamagnew]

Awesome job Nick!!

[@TheSuprahuman]

Great podium, they're all winners in my book. Very happy to see Luke on top again. Cheers.

[@tonyk1amt806]

Great job Luke! Always one of my favorites, never count him out.

[@JoYo6167]

3 fine individuals right there...Congratulations lads well done

[@staceyfield5977]

I was there - it was the best atmosphere! Certainly the right decision to call a draw in the stone off. It was impossible to determine whose hand came off to the millisecond on the frame by frame footage.

[@darrencoulson4296]

an amazing, crazy night. the whole show was unbelievable. can't wait to go to another.

[@markjonesstrongman]

Cambi deserves more invites after this performance

[@dunstonmunson8314]

Good stuff. Thank you.

[@drdon7363]

So happy for Luke, really sorry for Olexi and really pleased at how well Ivars did. Such a close competition.

[@jacksonmd62]

Liz’s footage is stellar. I prefer it to most streams.

[@lindawright9797]

Never never underestimate the High Oak luke stoltman. I am a very proud scot & knew luke could do it

[@allanh5618]

Great competition!

[@yanskidoodle]

Congratulations Luke!

[@BusanKevin]

Another great video! Got shivers at the end.

[@postedbyneal]

brothers who are 2X Europes and 2X WSM .. that's insane. Pls get a Loz interview with them and their Dad, even a quickie. especially the angle of father's pride for Stoltman senior and for Luke winning as a dad. .. hits me and probably other men in our cold dead hearts

[@parisferguson8654]

Great to meet you both again. My wife was so happy to see Auntie Liz (most beautiful woman in the world) Look forward to the live tonight.

[@parisferguson8654]

I feel for Smaukstelis if it was decided in his favour, he’d of won on stones being better

[@Mark_4_Now]

Yep, looked like Aivars put up 5th stone before Luke which would've given him the tie breaker win and Championship.

[@levibunyan5091]

@@Mark_4_NowI love Aivers but the rule isn’t firat stone up, it’s first hands off

[@bruuhhhh]

I feel for him too but I'm so glad it didn't come to a tie on points

[@Mark_4_Now]

@@levibunyan5091 Thanks for the reminder, makes total sense now.

[@richardhilljr9506]

Great job Luke you worked for it

[@leonmunt6244]

23:00 I don't think Luke appreciated Rauno's banter 😂

[@chillypeper777]

it was Aivars Smaukstelis that was saying no lift x3 🤣

[@leonmunt6244]

​@@chillypeper777I think you're right 😂 I almost just assumed, phone speakers aren't as clear as TV clearly

[@PhilB-v6b]

Well done Luke. Well deserved fella❤😊🎉

[@postedbyneal]

Aivars cheering Rauno "fassstrerrr" is BFF vibes

[@ChriSX13]

we are already blessed by the presence of saint thiccolas in the first 30 seconds

[@MathiasLightsOut]

Aivars leeeetttsss goooo!!!!!

[@StalhammarAudio]

Nicolas deserves to be in WSM 2024

[@Bassic27]

Nah, Mitchell Hooper all the way.

[@curvinh6289]

Hooper is already in wsm , what are you talking about.lol

[@jonathanswoboda]

Looks like he is injured... doubt he even competes.

[@Bassic27]

@@curvinh6289 Read it wrong, thought the comment said “be WSM 2024”. As in win it.

[@curvinh6289]

@Bassic27 lol that's definitely not happening this year, but yes with thor not doing wsm mitch will more than likely win, his only possible problem is tom and you never know how he will perform

[@troythomas-hv4eh]

Awesome one of the Best Strong man, puts other before himself.. true Champion

[@Slipknot5301]

Luke flexing the dad strength

[@rockrick9988]

I know how much it means for luke and im really happy for him. also, those stones with ivars... what the hell even with 0.25 speed i could not tell who was faster that was close

[@charliehurst9273]

Fantastic show. So competitive. Amazing result for Luke and Aivars and Oleksii but I'm sad about Oleksii's bicep.

[@ferenc.lestak]

Awesome comp. Luke smashed it 💪 I hope Oleksij will Ok for WSM 🤞

[@77slate]

Congrats to Luke, what a close finish. Hope Oleski is OK injury this close to WSM sucks.

[@Nick-gg6tg]

Awesome for Luke! Finally

[@timjennings9337]

The video intro goes so hard!

[@jar2nd383]

Very, very pleased for Luke. What a year so far for the big lad. As a recently minted 40 year old, he gives me inspiration 😂

[@RyanJohnson-v3n]

What a podium!

[@johnyoung5413]

Buzzing to see Luke reclaim the title, you can see how much it means to him. Has to be one of the closest giants shows I’ve ever seen. Absolutely gutting for novikov with his bicep. Hope he heels up quick. He did very well to come back after a bad start as well Also fojtu is going to be a monster in a year or 2. Crazy that he’s that good at only 22 years old. He’s definitely going to be a problem for people at wsm in the groups

[@DJlegionuk]

It's a shame Oleksii was injured and I hope he can recover soon, but as big Luke and Tom fan I am so happy to see Luke win and I am sure this will fire up Tom even more for the 3rd WSM title.

[@tobiasdahlstrom5790]

So sad for Oleksii😢 Gr8 work all! Big congratz to Luke!

[@gazmartin67]

Nice seeing Tom there for Luke chuffed for Avars as well

[@nettoflorestal]

Gutted for Oleksii but happy for Luke!

[@8aros2]

so happy for Luke, amazing💪

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Well done Ondra Fojtu to event wins👏👏

[@fw482]

16:00 premonition

[@PhillipCalvin627]

Lozzy always looks like he's in mental prep to do the show when he looks around. And hells yeah Luke Stoltman. I knew he was winning this.

[@michaelkirkland6573]

Cambi and Pavlo lined up for the stones. Didn’t they win OSG the same year?

[@bronchoped]

Interesting to me that car walk times were much slower, vp was lower reps, dl ladder slower times as a whole. Wsm is going to be a different beast for many of them Hopefully stone walk is removed from the 2025 roster completely.

[@JohnDuffy-bq8wg]

Yes but you have to remember all the events in this are one after the other in a few hours, world's you have a long time to recover so better and heavier results

[@bronchoped]

@@JohnDuffy-bq8wg results are down compared to past gl shows with the same events.especially the car walk

[@jacksonmd62]

Ranos dead lifting is a thing of beauty

[@MartinCrimp-wi3pl]

Great video, love that Luke won for the second time 👍👍👍👍

[@elizabethlove8556]

That Nicolas Cambi what a competitor