2023 World’s Strongest Man Day 2 Qualifier is underway – here’s our complete breakdown & results.
The second day of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition is officially underway from Myrtle Beach, SC. Competitors will have one final chance to qualify for the final, which will begin on Saturday after a rest day for all athletes. The second day of competition will feature three events — Conan’s Wheels, Kettlebell Throw, and Stone-Off.
During Day One, reigning champion Tom Stoltman found himself at the top of Group 1. He has won the previous two competitions and is looking to make it three in a row. Oleksii Novikov and Mitchell Hooper also find themselves at the top of their respective groups, meaning the competition could heat up very soon.
As the second day of competition begins, all results will be updated here, along with a standing of the overall point totals and the 2023 WSM Final Roster.
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2023 World’s Strongest Man: Day Two Events
- Conan’s Wheel: All Groups
- Kettlebell Toss: All Groups
- Stone Off: All Groups
The second day of action has come to a close in Myrtle Beach, SC. Checkout the results and final qualification standings from the World’s Strongest Man competition.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Leaderboard
| Rank | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | ||
| 1 | Pavlo Kordiyaka | 25 |
| 2 | Tom Stoltman | 20.5 |
| 3 | Bobby Thompson | 20 |
| 4 | Konstantine Janashia | 17.5 |
| 5 | Pa O’Dwyer | 13 |
| 6 | Eddie Williams | 9 |
| Group 2 | ||
| 1 | Oleksii Novikov | 23 |
| 2 | Luke Stoltman | 21 |
| 3 | Gavin Bilton | 20 |
| 4 | Thomas Evans | 18 |
| 5 | Kristján Jón Haraldsson | 15.5 |
| 6 | Fadi El Masri | 7.5 |
| Group 3 | ||
| 1 | Mitchell Hooper | 29 |
| 2 | Mathew Ragg | 22.5 |
| 3 | Aivars Smaukstelis | 17.5 |
| 4 | Mateusz Kieliszowski | 14 |
| 5 | Graham Hicks | 11.5 |
| 6 | Spenser Remick | 10.5 |
| Group 4 | ||
| 1 | Jaco Schoonwinkel | 24 |
| 2 | Brian Shaw | 23.5 |
| 3 | Rauna Heinla | 20.5 |
| 4 | Adam Bishop | 14 |
| 5 | Kevin Faires | 13.5 |
| 6 | Gabriel Rhéaume | 9.5 |
| Group 5 | ||
| 1 | Trey Mitchell | 26 |
| 2 | Evan Singleton | 24.5 |
| 3 | Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted | 22.5 |
| 4 | Mark Felix | 12.5 |
| 5 | Paul Smith | 11 |
| 6 | Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf | 8.5 |
2023 World’s Strongest Man: Day Two Qualifier Results
The second day of competition began with Conan’s Wheel. Later in the afternoon, they will move onto Kettlebell Toss before finishing with the Stone-Off.
Conan’s Wheel
Conan’s Wheel is an event that tests strength and durability. Athletes are required to lift a 200kg beam and carry it for as long as possible. The beam is able to move and competitors must move it for as long as they can. Results are measured in degrees moved. For example, 360° would equal one circle.
Group 1
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 742 °
- Pa O’Dwyer — 722 °
- Bobby Thompson — 649 °
- Konstantine Janashia — 633 °
- Eddie Williams — 614 °
- Tom Stoltman — 598 °
Group 2
- Oleksii Novikov — 897 °
- Gavin Bilton — 557 °
- Luke Stoltman — 545 °
- Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 524 °
- Fadi El Masri — 70 °
- Thomas Evans — 69 °
Group 3
- Mitchell Hooper — 636 °
- Mathew Ragg — 628 °
- Aivars Smaukstelis — 575 °
- Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 538 °
- Spenser Remick — 470 °
- Graham Hicks — 425 °
Group 4
- Jaco Schoonwinkel — 713 °
- Kevin Faires — 636 °
- Rauno Heinla — 572 °
- Gabriel Rheaume — 476 °
- Brian Shaw — 411 °
- Adam Bishop — 292 °
Group 5
- Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 629 °
- Evan Singleton — 589 °
- Trey Mitchell — 523 °
- Paul Smith — 518 °
- Mark Felix — 470 °
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 143 °
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Kettlebell Toss
The Kettlebell Toss was the second even of the day and one of the most important for athletes looking to qualify for a spot in the final. There will be a total of six kettlebells that competitors will have to throw over a beam that is 4.57 meters high. The lightest weight will begin at 20kg and get increasingly heavier until it reaches 31kg. There will be a tie limit of 60 seconds to complete all seven throws.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski became the first competitor to complete all seven throws but did not secure enough overall points to continue. As for Oleksii Novikov, he completed one throw before conserving his energy due to the fact that he was able to win Group 2 overall.
Group 1
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 6 in 18.09 sec
- Konstantine Janashia — 6 in 19.93 sec
- Tom Stoltman — 6 in 21.99 sec
- Pa O’Dwyer — 6 in 31.71 sec
- Bobby Thompson — 6 in 35.67 sec
- Eddie Williams — 6 in 36.40 sec
Group 2
- Gavin Bilton — 6 in 19.90 s
- Luke Stoltman — 6 in 49.35 sec
- Thomas Evans — 5 in 28.68 sec
- Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 5 in 15.57 sec
- Fadi El Masri — 4 in 20.61 sec
- Oleksii Novikov — 1 in 9.56 sec
Group 3
- Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 7 in 32.44 sec
- Mitchell Hooper — 6 in 17.18 sec
- Mathew Ragg — 6 in 21.96 sec
- Aivars Smaukstelis — 6 in 25.41 sec
- Spenser Remick — 5 in 24.31 sec
- Graham Hicks — 4 in 20.51 sec
Group 4
- Brian Shaw — 7 in 48.45 sec
- Adam Bishop — 6 in 32.29 sec
- Jaco Schoonwinkel — 6 in 47.32 sec
- Kevin Faires — 5 in 34.09 sec
- Rauno Heinla — 5 in 44.51 sec
- Gabriel Rheaume — 3 in 14.00 sec
Group 5
- Trey Mitchell — 7 in 34.42 sec
- Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 6 in 27.66 sec
- Evan Singleton — 6 in 28.81 sec
- Mark Felix — 4 in 42.66 sec
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 2 in 23.65 sec
- Paul Smith — 1 in 28.62 sec
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Stone-Off
The Stone-Off is the final event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man qualifiers – where only two athletes partake in this event per group. The second and third place finishers in each group face head to head to determine who would round off the 10 athletes moving onto the finals.
For the Stone-Off, two athletes stand on two sides of one beam. Each athlete, one at a time, were required to lift and toss an Atlas Stone to the side of the other athlete – and both would continue to toss the atlas stone back and forth – until one could no longer continue.
Group 1
- Tom Stoltman: Won
- Bobby Thompson: Lost
Group 2
- Luke Stoltman: Won
- Gavin Bilton: Lost
Group 3
- Mathew Ragg: Won
- Aivars Smaukstelis: Lost
Group 4
- Brian Shaw: Won
- Rauno Heinla: Lost
Group 5
- Evan Singleton: Won
- Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted: Lost
2023 World’s Strongest Man: Event Schedule
Day One Finals: Saturday
- Fingal’s Fingers
- KNAACK Deadlift
- Reign Shield Carry
Day Two Finals: Sunday
- Max Dumbbell
- Vehicle Pull
- Atlas Stones
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