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Mark Felix
Mark Felix (born 17 April 1966) is a Grenadian-English retired strongman competitor. He has competed at a record 18 World's Strongest Man contests, reaching the finals three times. He is the winner of the 2015 Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships, 2016 WSF World Cup India and has won several international grip contests, including the Rolling Thunder World Championships in 2008 and 2009, as well as the Vice Grip Viking Challenge in 2011 and 2012. Having competed in over 100 international competitions throughout 19 years, Felix is the 3rd most prolific strongman contestant in history. Felix has been affectionately called "The Miracle Man" due to his immense grip strength, deadlift ability, and continued impressive performance in strongman competition despite his relatively older age, competing at the high-level international competitions until age 57. Early life Felix was born in 1966 in St. George's, Grenada. At the age of 23, he moved to Rishton, Lancashire, Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grenada
Grenada is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The southernmost of the Windward Islands, Grenada is directly south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and about north of Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and the South American mainland. Grenada consists of the island of Grenada itself, two smaller islands, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and several small islands which lie to the north of the main island and are a part of the Grenadines. Its size is , with an estimated population of 114,621 in 2024. Its capital is St. George's, Grenada, St. George's. Grenada is also known as the "Island of Spice" due to its production of nutmeg and mace (spice), mace crops. Before the European colonization of the Americas, arrival of Europeans in the Americas, Grenada was inhabited by the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, indigenous peoples from South America. Christopher Columbus sighted Grenada in 1498 during his Voyages of Christopher Columbus, third voyage t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 World's Strongest Man
The 2020 World's Strongest Man was the 43rd edition of the World's Strongest Man competition. It took place in Bradenton, Florida between November 11 and 15. Oleksii Novikov of Ukraine won the competition for the first time in his career, with Tom Stoltman of Great Britain taking second and Jean-François Caron of Canada taking third. At 24 years old, Novikov is the youngest man to win the event since Jón Páll Sigmarsson in 1984. Scheduling and participants The event was originally scheduled to take place May 20 to 24 in Bradenton, Florida, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The actual event itself also experienced scheduling issues because of Hurricane Eta. Defending champion Martins Licis and two-time runner up Mateusz Kieliszkowski did not take part this year due to injury. 2018 champion Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson also did not take part after announcing his retirement earlier in the year. Participants Heat Results Format There are five competitors per gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Strongman Federation
The "World Strongman" International Union of associations and clubs (old name World Strongman Federation - "WSF") ("WSM") is a worldwide organization within strength athletics, founded by Vlad Redkin, a prominent figure in the history of the International Federation of Strength Athletes and World Strongman Cup Federation. The WSF has organised a number of grand prix events and national championships featuring some of the world's leading strength athletes including 5 time World's Strongest Man winner Mariusz Pudzianowski, Brian Shaw (strongman), Brian Shaw, Mikhail Koklyaev, Krzysztof Radzikowski, Tarmo Mitt, Kevin Nee, Stefan Solvi Petursson, Laurence Shahlaei and Mark Felix. The WSF's flagship programme is the WSF World Cup. History The WSF was set up in 2003 by Vlad Redkin following a financial dispute with the World Strongman Cup Federation. Following Vlad's departure, the WSCF ceased to promote events and effectively disappeared from the strength athletics landscape. In Septemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giants Live
Giants Live is a professional strongman tour which was originated in the United Kingdom. It hosts several prominent competitions each year, including national competitions such as Britain's Strongest Man, international competitions such as Europe's Strongest Man and single-lift competitions such as The World Deadlift Championships and The World Log Lift Championships. Since its beginning in 2009, each Giants Live show has served as a qualifier for the next year's World's Strongest Man, with the podium finishers from each show earning a spot in the competition. With 9 wins, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has the most Giants Lives wins of any competitor. Žydrūnas Savickas holds the second place with 6 wins. Third place is shared by Mitchell Hooper, Evan Singleton and Eddie Hall with 5 wins each. History On 27 April 2009, Giants Live was named the official World's Strongest Man Qualifying Tour for 2009–2011, replacing the Strongman Super Series. Giants Live was licensed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Europe's Strongest Man
The 2020 Europe's Strongest Man was a strongman competition that took place in Harrogate, England from 5–6 September 2020 at the Allerton Castle. This event was held behind closed door due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Defending champion Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson did not defend his title as in August 2020 he announced his retirement from the sport of strongman. Europe's Strongest Man debutant Luke Richardson won the event, with this being his first major strongman competition victory. Participants Results of events Event 1: Max Log Lift Event 2: Hercules Hold * Athlete must stand between and hold on to pillars for as long as possible. Event 3: Hammer Hold * Athlete must stand straight and front hold a hammer for as long as possible. Event 4: Loading Race * 1 x 120 kilograms (265 lb) anchor, 1 x 150 kilograms (331 lb) barrel, 1 x 150 kilograms (331 lb) sack and 1 x 120 kilograms (265 lb) tire. Event 5: Deadlift * Weight: for as many repetitions as possible. * Time Lim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Europe's Strongest Man
The 2019 Europe's Strongest Man was a strongman competition that took place in Leeds, England on 6 April 2019 at the First Direct Arena. This event was part of the 2019 Giants live tour. Reigning champion Hafþór Björnsson won his fifth Europe's Strongest Man Europe's Strongest Man is an annual strength athletics competition which began in 1980. The event is held in various locations throughout Europe, and features exclusively European strongman competitors. Mariusz Pudzianowski holds the record for mo ... title. Participants Results of events Event 1: Max Log Lift * Notes: A number of athletes were invited to take part in this event only and therefore they did not score points. Event 2: Deadlift * Weight: for as many repetitions as possible. * Time Limit: 60 seconds * Notes: This event was completed on an axle bar. Event 3: Flip and Drag * Weight: 4 x tyre flips, 1 x anchor drag * Course Length: Event 4: Hercules Hold * Weight: pillars in each hand. Event 5: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Europe's Strongest Man
The 2018 Europe's Strongest Man was a strongman competition that took place in Leeds, England on 7 April 2018 at the First Direct Arena. This event was part of the 2018 Giants live Giants Live is a professional strongman tour which was originated in the United Kingdom. It hosts several prominent competitions each year, including national competitions such as Britain's Strongest Man, international competitions such as Eur ... tour. Reigning champion Hafþór Björnsson won his fourth Europe's Strongest Man title. Participants Results of events Event 1: Max Log Lift * Notes: A number of athletes were invited to take part in this event only and therefore they did not score points. Event 2: Deadlift * Weight: for as many repetitions as possible. * Time Limit: 60 seconds * Notes: This was completed on an axle deadlift bar. Event 3: Farmer's Walk * Weight: per hand. * Course Length: Event 4: Car Walk * Weight: * Course Length: Event 5: Atlas Stones * Weight: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Europe's Strongest Man
The 2017 Europe's Strongest Man was a strongman competition that took place in Leeds, England on 1 April 2017 at the First Direct Arena. This event was part of the 2017 Giants live tour. Hafþór Björnsson won his third Europe's Strongest Man Europe's Strongest Man is an annual strength athletics competition which began in 1980. The event is held in various locations throughout Europe, and features exclusively European strongman competitors. Mariusz Pudzianowski holds the record for mo ... title. Participants Results of events Event 1: Bus Pull * Weight: * Course Length: Event 2: Max Axle Press * Event 3: Flip and Drag * Weight: 4 x tyre flips, 1 x anchor drag * Course Length: Event 4: Deadlift * Weight: for as many repetitions as possible. * Time Limit: 60 seconds Event 5: Car Walk * Weight: * Course Length: Event 6: Atlas Stones * Weight: 5 stone series ranging from . Final results References External links {{Europe's Strongest Man champ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Europe's Strongest Man
The 2016 Europe's Strongest Man was a strongman competition that took place in Leeds, England on 9 July 2016 at the First Direct Arena. This event was part of the 2016 Giants live tour. Laurence Shahlaei Laurence Cristiaan David Shahlaei (born 25 December 1982) is an English YouTuber, strength sports commentator, analyst, coach, and a retired strongman and powerlifting competitor. He is most noted for winning the 2016 Europe's Strongest Man co ... won the competition defeating the defending champion Hafþór Björnsson. Participants Results of events Event 1: Max Deadlift * Notes: A number of athletes were invited to take part in this event only and therefore they did not score points. Event 2: Frame Carry * Weight: * Course Length: Event 3: Log Lift * Weight: for as many repetitions as possible. * Time Limit: 75 seconds Event 4: Car Walk * Weight: * Course Length: Event 5: Atlas Stones * Weight: 5 stone series ranging from . Final results Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Europe's Strongest Man
The 2015 Europe's Strongest Man was a strongman competition that took place in Leeds, England on 10 July 2015 at the Headingley Stadium. This event was part of the 2015 Giants live tour. Reigning champion Hafþór Björnsson won his second Europe's Strongest Man Europe's Strongest Man is an annual strength athletics competition which began in 1980. The event is held in various locations throughout Europe, and features exclusively European strongman competitors. Mariusz Pudzianowski holds the record for mo ... title. Participants Results of events Event 1: Max Deadlift * Weight: Starting weight Event 2: Medley * Weight: 1 x barrel, 1 x tyre and 1 x sack. Also duck walk. * Course Length: * Time Limit: 75 seconds Event 3: Car Walk * Weight: * Course Length: Event 4: Front Hold * Weight: Event 5: Log Lift * Weight: for as many repetitions as possible. * Time Limit: 60 seconds Event 6: Atlas Stones * Weight: 6 stone series ranging from . Final results Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Europe's Strongest Man
Europe's Strongest Man is an annual strength athletics competition which began in 1980. The event is held in various locations throughout Europe, and features exclusively European strongman competitors. Mariusz Pudzianowski holds the record for most wins with six titles. As of 2010, the Europe's Strongest Man contest has become a part of the Giants Live season of annual grand prix events. The contest serves as a qualifying event for the World's Strongest Man The World's Strongest Man is an international strongman competition held every year. Organized by American event management company IMG, a subsidiary of Endeavor, it is broadcast in the US during summers and in the UK around the end of Decemb ... contest, with the top 3 placings qualifying for that year's WSM contest. Championship breakdown Multiple champions Championships by country References External linksEurope's Strongest Man official website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnold Strongman Classic
The Arnold Strongman Classic is an annual competition featuring strength athletes from all over the world, determining who is the Strongest Man in the World. Created by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Lorimer and Terry Todd, it is an offshoot of the Arnold Sports Festival which takes place annually in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Widely regarded as the heaviest and the most difficult strongman competition in the world the Arnold Strongman Classic has been won by only 9 men in history. Among them, the Lithuanian Žydrūnas Savickas has won it 8 times, while the American Brian Shaw, the Icelander Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson and the Canadian Mitchell Hooper have won it 3 times each. Three of the past champions: American Mark Henry, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson and Brian Shaw have been inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame. History The competition (which has been also referred to as 'Arnold's Strength Summit' and 'Arnold's Strongest Man' in the past) is one of the many o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
