The World's Strongest Man FINAL 2024 | Day 1 Results

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[@GSMachinist]

Me: *was in all of the live wait parties today* Also me: YES LET'S WATCH THIS SUMMARY VIDEO

[@DanielJoshua2000]

Same hahahah and I've been consistently checking on the spreadsheets too

[@fredesti1]

Yeah me too lol

[@GSMachinist]

I will say I'm enjoying the final much more than I thought-- I figured it'd just be a runaway for Mitch since he's been so dominant recently, but it's nice that it doesn't feel like a foregone conclusion. Competitions started to remind me of being an F1 fan in 2017 when Lewis was winning everything to the point that there didn't seem to be any point in actually watching the races.

[@augustc8995]

same lol

[@robparton5014]

Me too! 😂😂😂

[@AlexJones0316]

I spoke with JF Caron at WSM today and he said he's 100% retired from strongman. Unless he changes his mind, I guess he's done.

[@Crazyape1972]

Such a shame, JF is an absolute monster. Canadians are unreal this year and a lot of that can be attributed to JF's strongman influence.

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Damn he said a while back he’s back to deadlifting 400kg

[@mrgaudy1954]

@@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jwtbh JF deadlifting 400 kg is probably the equivalent of retirement for him

[@neal520]

I think he had a heart attack recently

[@marcusorillius6971]

Bummer

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

Get that 3rd Title Tommy!!! 🌶🌶🌶

[@thesupportingcast6972]

I sincerely hope it goes to the stone off and Tom smokes Mitch. I know that sounds so mean because no hate to Mitch… but I am SO TIRED of WSM simps acting like Mitch has it in the bag like the badass from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 just isn’t there. I’m an American and I am pulling for Tom so hard because I took care of Autistic children for 7 almost 8 years ❤😂 but as an American GO EVAN!

[@ozmobozo]

I think Tom is the best stone lifter in the world so if it all comes to atlas stones no one beats The Albatross

[@wanderer_oti]

Man this WSM is turning out to be way more exciting than i thought it would be

[@joshuaeason3426]

Agreed. I thought Luke would have a better chance of making the podium this year because of all the names I don't recognize. I guess I was wrong. I'm not surprised by the top 3 currently, though. I think they'll probably finish in the same order. Tom came to win

[@wwerocksinstyle]

Tom Stoltman is yet to put a foot wrong! But Mitch has also been practically faultless since the first event - so excited for day 2

[@Crazyape1972]

Tom has been quietly working hard for this WSM and he really wants this title back. 💪🌶 Great to see him keeping Mitch in check and if it goes down to the stones then Big Tommy is the man.

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

faultless? He didn't complete the medley off rip.

[@Adamrawlifting123]

@@a-a-rondavis9438 they said since the first event. They obviously mean since the first event finished.

[@MC-ep8cu]

​@@a-a-rondavis9438tbf his hands ripping off isn't really his fault

[@hansneggs]

Mitch is best deadlifter

[@leeblowers9783]

Im just happy for T Rex !! 5th last year !! But podium spot this year for sure !! Go Rex ❤

[@Nick-gg6tg]

Not for sure for sure

[@leeblowers9783]

Watch this space !! T Rex 3rd ❤

[@rapp5605]

He has a decent chance to win

[@mrgaudy1954]

Part of me thinks that Tom will drop major points on Conan’s but another part of me thinks that he’s barely had to push himself so far and may have more in the tank than others…

[@vojtechkorhon4159]

His training setup for the Conan's wheel wa much better this year than before, so it's possible that we're going to see a large improvement from Tom.

[@AlexisRojas2743]

I’m here at Myrtle beach and let me tell you Mitchell hooper looks like he has so much left I got my money on him.

[@mrgaudy1954]

@@AlexisRojas2743 I’m more wondering what other athletes have left as Mitch likely only wins if a few other athletes get between him and Tom in Conan’s

[@TomHenksYT]

@@mrgaudy1954 True, and let's not forget the other 2 events after the Conans. Deadlift for reps, Mitch might beat Tom but not by much, I don't think there will be much seperating them there. And on the Atlas Stones Tom is the best in the world, let's be honest. So realistically, Mitch would want to go into the Atlas Stones with a lead of 2 points or more, which I think will be hard because he's 3 points behind after the first day and Tom is in really good shape.

[@mrgaudy1954]

@@TomHenksYT I have a feeling that both Mitch and Ragg probably beat Tom on deadlift, maybe Singleton has a chance? 🤔

[@SimonGhostRileyTF141]

With the events left I dont see anyone beating Tom. Would be surprised if Mitch manages all 5 stones after seeing his hands.

[@ryanbonner25]

Cheers guys! BRING IT HOME TOM!

[@toon_8552]

Thanks for the recap, much appreciated. Fingers crossed for Tom!

[@jd9119]

I like Mitch Hooper and all, but I'm pulling for Evan Singleton and Tom Stoltman to be my two favorites to win.

[@McWhatevs]

Totally cheering on Mitch but wouldn't be upset if either of those two got up

[@xshayahyawzi3666]

I wish Tom wins this WSM he has worked hard for it

[@wanderer_oti]

Id say everyone worked hard for it lol.

[@xshayahyawzi3666]

@@wanderer_oti Did I specify anyone who did not work hard?

[@thesupportingcast6972]

I hope Tom WINS. I am so sick of people just writing him off. KING OF THE STONES! Mitch you’re not beating Tom on stones. He is Scottish. He grew up lifting pebbles.

[@paulwilliams8725]

He is german

[@Brirentsemmaout5erhr]

​@@paulwilliams8725 polish German and Scottish

[@desgilroy1357]

Born on Scotland as were his parents, so defo Scottish.

[@Davie_B.84]

He’s Scottish. Just because he has some lineage to Poland 2 generations previous doesn’t make him polish. Born and bred 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Brirentsemmaout5erhr]

@Davie_B.84 they're both proud of their german/polish lineage. But yes, they're most definitely Scottish

[@petershortland478]

Can we also admire Pavlos amazing entertainment doing the one leg pose with 190 😅😅

[@johnnywad5810]

Tom gets to go last on Conan’s wheel, big advantage on event like that. Mitch’s best hope is 3-4 others do great and get between him and Tom

[@jtf2dan]

except if the person ahead of you can walk further.....just knowing how far you have to go, wont make you go further than you could in the first place....otherwise would tom quit earlier if he was first? I dont think so...they all go max on this.

[@ashleygoggs5679]

@@jtf2danofcourse but knowing when to stop is a huge advantage though, tom is a tremendously strong man after all hes won twice and could potentially be up for a 3rd. He can do the conans well enough. But the advantage of knowing how long you need to last allows you to go all in enough just to win and conserve energy which is the biggest overall advantage. Even if he dosnt come first he can attempt 2nd or 3rd given how confident he maybe for the next events. Being able to dictate your energy level and earn point is massive.

[@jeremysanders8766]

Tom is getting #3 🌶💪

[@markmaronese4007]

Thanks --as always-- for all the amazing coverage

[@andrewgordon777]

Go, Tom!

[@TommyNitro]

Evan is impressing me. Did not think he'd be so close to the front two.

[@intoxicatedchocobo8370]

Thanks for your time and hard work on the coverage, I’ve been really enjoying sitting in on the live streams. You two rock!

[@danieldonker4793]

Let's go Tom!!!

[@michaeldurling250]

Great Canadian representation....big ups to Hoath being a full time police officer too!!!

[@user-bd1jp9df8t]

Thanks. Great recap.

[@andynorth426]

Toms size always leaves more in the tank he’s gonna be hard to beat he just has to do his best and make no mistakes and it’s all his.

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Thank you SOO much for all your hard work

[@MrSimonsonLifts]

210kg is an epic lift in particular during a competition and after so many events already.

[@parttimecomix]

Crazy start! Appreciate the coverage This is a day one to remember

[@jacksonmd62]

Very commendable output after such a long day of covering the events. Thank you Loz and Liz.

[@Droz75]

Hooper shredded his hands on the frame carry. Looks nasty af..

[@misterc5783]

All still up for grabs. Interesting day ahead tomorrow.

[@misterringer]

Great to see the top 3 being so close. Should be an exciting day 2!

[@sashalarcombe6082]

So excited for day 2!

[@AlexJones0316]

Honestly, the free open admission is better than the bleachers or stadium seats. I got general admissions for the heats and day 1 killed my back. Watching on the giant titantron was just as much fun and my back wasn't shot. Overall I'm having fun at WSM this year.

[@splinter357d6]

That's a you problem.. My back is fine and would rather see it live

[@AlexJones0316]

@@splinter357d6 good for you.

[@jd9119]

You just need to take more of your bone broth.

[@ibrahimsekalii423]

Are you able to watch live without tickets ?

[@AlexJones0316]

@@ibrahimsekalii423 yes. You just watch it on the giant titantron where all the vendors are in a big field.

[@minigorillastrongman1281]

These videos are so amazing, and keeps getting better every year!🙏🏻

[@bruuhhhh]

Appreciate the comprehensive coverage guys, hope you get some decent sleep in before tomorrow

[@artiegray8195]

I remember watching the year I believe they were somewhere in Africa and they had to do a vehicle/train pull type event using a horizontal steel ladder of some sort and everyone was burning the skin off of their hands because it was so hot

[@jrwilliams4029]

If one thing concerns me about the final 3 events for Tom, it is the Conan’s Wheel. Tom needs a strong performance to maintain his lead going into the final two events. However, he does have the advantage of going last which affords him the ability to see where the other competitors finish which could provide that extra bit of motivation to go a little further opposed to not going last. I don’t know how or if Hooper’s injury will effect the deadlift for reps but I expect him and Tom to finish within one place of each other setting up a potential winner take all in the Atlas Stones.

[@andrewpreslar490]

Um. Day 2 is going to be great. You two are the best. See you tomorrow.

[@parisferguson8654]

That first event was perfectly done like they’ve done the Shaw theory of thirds

[@George_Bland]

It’s great you guys put in the work for the world’s content. My luck for Tom and his third title!! 🌶️🌶️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thomasrosendahl2783]

Mitch is better with both Conans wheel and deadlift for reps, so Tom might not win with only 3 points ahead.

[@mediaproof960]

Wow...where did all that talk before about how bad Tom was go??? U really have no idea about strongman do u? Hahahha

[@George_Bland]

@@thomasrosendahl2783 count in the fact that he basically gets to win at stones twice

[@George_Bland]

@@mediaproof960 no one was saying Tom was bad at strongman, that’s ridiculous!

[@thomasrosendahl2783]

If Mitch did not hurt both his hands, would Tom still have won? All things equal, Tom have not yet beaten Mitch​@@mediaproof960

[@MansonLamps]

3rd for Tom on the wheel is a fantastic result

[@Fraser365]

Evan is no walkover on stones. He was neck and neck with Tom at GL World Tour Finals in Glasgow 2019 until they both fumbled.

[@patricksteidl1466]

Yes, Evan 💪🏼

[@Tom-V]

3 man race!

[@PhillipCalvin627]

How about Andrade! Solid performance from some of these new bloods. Could not be happier for Tom Stoltman being out in front, but Mitch Hooper is still very dangerous and I wouldn't count out a focused Evan Singleton. I'm glad he's got his shit in order for WSM. I had Mitch winning the Yoke, so that absolutely threw a wrench in things. I'm elated that it put some daylight between Tom and Mitch. Not much mind you, but something and that makes my day. I knew this year would be the three horse race but it shaping up nicely with some solid performances. Honestly, I can't wait to watch the Heats, let alone the Final. Come on Tommy! Slay Day 2! 🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆

[@rosenscharfer_paprika914]

I feel like this could be enough for Tom. Mitch has to pull back at least 5 points in the next two events.

[@dannywolfstrongman]

WOOT

[@Nick-gg6tg]

Should be an epic showdown

[@JPARKERSTRONG]

I think they have done a much better job on the weights of the events than some previous years

[@fredkemp1444]

Good morning Loz and Liz! Day 1 turned out to be super exciting! Lets see what today brings! Lets pray everyone finishes with no more serious injuries. And I will head to my back yard gym as well and try not to injure myself being a pretend strongman😅

[@frederickknapp5340]

Love the lives and the summaries, but get some sleep. the summaries can wait.

[@pieterwijnen7899]

Thanks

[@ZachGatesHere]

Tom is en route to being considered one of the all time greats

[@mitchcook1010]

Lets go TOMMY Keep it SPICEY 🎉

[@espenstoro]

My predictions on paper were definitely wrong. Still the same top 3, but not quite how I thought.

[@bruceMooseman]

Well I have to eat my words! IV been saying that Mitch is so good right now it's not really a contest! Well well well! Crazy contest right now!! I'm glad he's having to fight!

[@heidigee9064]

💪🏻

[@jessehall9420]

Every year tom improves on something they we fans consider a slight weakness for him.... at one point it was his deadlift, then shoulder pressing, mental fortitude on holding events... now hes going to prove conans is a great event for him... this year hes been training on an actual conans wheel plus he will be going last .... i see him top 2 Deadlift will have a flex in bar... will suit tom ..he will match hooper or just be 2nd to him.. if tom is tided or just 1 point behind hooper going into stones then hes 3 times wsm

[@eddiefriel1847]

I think Evan will win this year 1st or 2nd for sure

[@mattswinnerton9892]

Come on big Tommy boi 💪

[@martinprice6706]

I think this will be close. Tom will probably win the stones, I would back The Moose to beat Tom on deadlift and Conan’s wheel. It will come down to how many people get between them on those events.

[@kcsniper1243]

Tom is in great postion he's a lock for the atlas stones just has to keep it close with Mitch in the other event and he will win

[@christopherallen9615]

It's not surprising that Evan won if you've ever met him in person! I am six two and a half and half large hands. He should not be called the t-rex! He has the hands of a sasquatch!

[@harleyross664]

Tom wins stones and deadlift calling it now probably tied win on dl but still the points are there 💪🏻🌶️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mustang8206]

No one who split jerks is worthy of the title of World's Strongest Man. I hope Tom (or anyone else for that matter) wins

[@konstantingromov6485]

Seems Tom will reclaim back his title - 2 from 3 events are good for him on Day 2.

[@ConnoisseurOfExistence]

Are figure 8 straps allowed on the deadlift? It's important for Hooper's hands.

[@desgilroy1357]

No, normal straps, I believe?

[@jetsum]

3 points isn't that big a gap. Big Z used to make up more points in the Big Z vs. Shaw days. I don't know why people think the comp is over. Do I think Tom is a favorite, yes? But he was a favorite coming in. 3 points can turn anytime. Also, everyone is overlooking Evan - and I think he can surprise people with the events today.

[@Truefit96]

My prediction this year - Novikov 1 , Shivliakov 3 , Tom Stoltman 3 . Moose 4

[@Crazyape1972]

Massive thanks to Big loz and Gorgeous liz for keeping us updated. Roll on tomorrow. 💪

[@travishortman5473]

Y'all are the real heroes 💪🏻

[@Zarkon49]

👍

[@Bjorn_R]

Damn I thought Mitch had this year in the bag, but Tom had other plans!

[@jason7231]

The only one who can beat tom is Tom. He is dialed in and killing it.

[@jonathanstuart3526]

Evan singleton is as skinny strongman,as he told eddie he lacks the stomach to rest the conans wheel on,Tom and mitch will possibly seperate from the group I really hope luke stoltman picks up a few points

[@kappaferret6052]

I don't think it's possible for mitch to win at this point. He basically needs to gain 5 points on Tom. If he doesn't go into the stones with at least 2 points ahead then he is going to lose. The only way that will happen is if Tom messes up on the Conans wheel and some people get in between them on the deadlift

[@kredonystus7768]

I agree but Tom is for sure beatable at the Conan's Wheel. He's good but he isn't the best of the best. Tom also has a body size advantage on the tyre, doesn't mean he'll win but he's not likely to drop many points.

[@Adamrawlifting123]

Tom came last on the conan's wheel in his group last year and Hooper, Ragg, Kordiyaka and Singleton all did further distances in their respective groups. Tom also dropped 5 points in the deadlift for reps while Hooper took max points, so this is probably going to be closer than people realise.

[@martinshoosterman]

He only needs 3 points to tie, and if he ties and beats him in the stones, then he wins. I think it's still anyone's game. It just matters who wants it most

[@danday9697]

We'll see after the wheel. That could change everything

[@kappaferret6052]

@@martinshoosterman no one beats Tom at the stones. That's definitely not going to happen

[@marcusorillius6971]

See ya tomorrow

[@johnacoundouridesmrc9324]

7.75m held by Brian… they went up by one cm to 7.76? I understand small increments count but they couldn’t have gone any higher like 7.8? Just seems like they wanted a record broken to have a record broken. Maybe little shade being thrown at Strongest Man on Earth?

[@timlarson9193]

Go take a nap!!!!

[@nolan564]

Amazing start for Tom. But the Conans wheel will be the decider. Based on past results, Hooper could gain 3 or 4 points potentially. Or Tom continues to impress and improve, limit the damage/over achieve and clinch his 3rd WSM

[@ashleygoggs5679]

tom has a habit of honing in on his weaknesses, deadlift used to be one of his weakest aswell as pressing but hes turned them into advantages. Given the gap he has over Hooper he can afford to loose a few point in a few of the events, becuase unless Hooper became godlier at stones over the last year stones is going to be toms event, given its the last event usually most atheletes struggle becuase of fatigue meanwhile tom has stones down to a literal T.

[@Davie_B.84]

Love how everyone doubts Tom on the Conan’s , Mitch lovers getting desperate

[@desgilroy1357]

​@@Davie_B.84The Stoltman's have a CW at their gym.

[@nolan564]

@@Davie_B.84 Who is doubting Tom?

[@Davie_B.84]

@@nolan564 wasn’t aimed at you bud. Just in general, a lot of people writing Tom off on the conans.

[@Sanquharwarrior666]

Jesus Christ, that ended on the frame for Evan looked painful

[@yonacoscas9033]

Conans circle is the way for Mitch to get back in the lead

[@elvikingobarbaroja]

I think Mitch is weaker at deadlift for reps than for max and that Tom will tie him in that. I think Mitch beats Tom by 2 or 3 places in Conan's and Tom goes into the stones with 0.5 or 1.5 point lead. Tom wins the stones. 3rd title... I really want him to do it!!

[@MC-ep8cu]

I think evan will help mitch by beating tom in the carry. I think hooper will WR it unless he is too physically hurt from his hands and cant take it.

[@shauns_gainz]

The reason Pavlo failed the keg toss was becuase he decided to put on a show for the crowd with a 200kg axle over his head 😂

[@JoshO423]

What happened?

[@shauns_gainz]

@@JoshO423 He acted like he was in a circus 😂

[@seany32]

Tom just needs to finish 2nd in one event and 3rd in another and surely he’s gonna win on stones

[@bringmemyflail1321]

Thank you again for all the coverage! Can we start a movement to nicknmae Mitch "The Moose-tache"?

[@andersonhirt]

I second that! 😂

[@jamesprynne1422]

Everyone telling me Mitch was gonna smash Tom is very quiet now! And don’t get it twisted I like mitch too just my heart as a Brit lies with tom. Keep on smashing it BIG TOMMY 🌶️🌶️🌶️ and Luke still ahead of aivars and pavlo to confirm his win at europes was definitely deserved. Strongest brothers in history 🌶️🌶️🌶️

[@jeremymurphy7725]

🌶

[@martinbray9861]

I think hoopers hands is gonna let him down.... Tom for wsm 24

[@jd9119]

From what I've been seeing on Mitch's channel and other places. I don't think he's put in as much effort as he could've in prepping this show or even the two Arnold's this year. He's got a lot more potential in him and maybe Tom beating him here will be what lights that fire inside him.

[@Raaven0991]

!!!!

[@ToeTheFoe]

💪🙂🌶🌶🌶

[@carlh296]

You have to say this is now Tom's to loose. Baring mishap he is affectively 5 points ahead.

[@splinter357d6]

Pavlo seemed healthy but just had horrible trajectory on his throws

[@davidminor6663]

Tom will be in the catbird seat to know what he has to beat

[@jtf2dan]

but if he isnt capable of the distance, knowing how far he has to go doesnt help. Are you saying he would travel less far if he went first? I doubt it. They all push to the max. The only way this helps is if you can walk way further than everyone else....then you can stop shortly after going the winning distance rather than tiring yourself out needlessly.

[@Seowie]

not sure why you keep saying this, when everyone else agrees its a huge advantage; it's clearly also even a huge mental advantage just to know what mark you have to hit, to have something to aim for. and if the other guys overpush themselves, that also exhausts them.

[@joeshmoe7967]

@@jtf2dan If you KNOW you have a target to beat, you absolutely CAN summon more drive to make it. I will give you an example. I can bench about 200lbs. If a gun was but to my head, bench 220 or die, I could probably single 220. Knowing the title is yours if you walk 1 more step on the conan wheel, you absolutely would and could push through. A stand a lone max effort is never the same as a comparison effort. Right now it is Tom's to lose. He is King of Atlas Stones in my view, but Mitch is no slouch and will win the dead lift for reps. One thing is for sure tight races are exciting. Evan a total surprise to me. - Cheers

[@davidmcarthur1093]

Mitch wins the next two events Tom comes second in both of them . Tom still a point ahead going into the stone's. Big Tommy wins awesome final .

[@simondean5227]

Tom will be top three on deadlift but Conan's is a bad event for him

[@davidmcarthur1093]

He has been training conans hard though

[@simondean5227]

@@davidmcarthur1093 everyone has, I'm sure he's improved but he might not win

[@steadystate4015]

I can’t really pick a favorite as all the finalists have been great in many ways, but this one is Tom’s to lose at this point. Tom has been amazing even for Tom! I’m kinda hoping for Evan to win because that would be amazing, but both Tom & Mitch will need a little bad luck for that to happen. I’m loving the Monica reports on the live chat!

[@lero--ropeadope732]

Oof I hope Evan will be able to perform tomorrow after having that frame on his leg

[@GBFeb72]

Tom WSM 2024,🏆🏆🏆

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

Its definitely Toms to lose. Really shocked what happened to Hooper on what should have been one of his best events

[@jd9119]

It's just 3 points separating Tom from Mitch and 3.5 points separating him from Evan. The Conan's wheel can completely change everything tomorrow. Then you have Atlas Stones and as good as Tom is on them, Evan wants this more.

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

@@jd9119 I still think stones are a lock for Tom. If Evans or Hooper don't get at least 2 points ahead of Tom before stones it's over

[@joeshmoe7967]

@@Ryan-wx1bi Agree, Tom is king of stones. I want Mitch to win, but he has his work cut out. He really needs to kill on the conan carry. He will win the dead lift, and is no slouch on stones, but no room for error.