2026 World’s Strongest Man Day 2 Qualifier takes place on Friday – here’s our complete breakdown & live results.
The 2026 World’s Strongest Man returns to Myrtle Beach from April 23-26. It begins on Thursday with the first day of qualifiers that will go a long way in deciding the competitors that make it to the finals.
The qualifying round of the 2026 World’s Strongest Man will consist of two days — taking place on Thursday and Friday. The athletes will be separated in five groups where they will take part in events to compete for points. From there, 10 athletes will qualify for the finals over the weekend.
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2026 World’s Strongest Man: Day Two Events
- Event 1 – Truck Pull
- Event 2 – Stone Medley
2026 World’s Strongest Man Leaderboard
| Rank | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | ||
| 1 | Rayno Nel (RSA) | 21 |
| 2 | Nick Guardione (USA) | 17 |
| 3 | Luke Richardson (GBR) | 14 |
| 4 | Ben Glasscock (GBR) | 13 |
| 5 | Tristain Hoath (CAN) | 10 |
| Group 2 | ||
| 1 | Austin Andrade (MEX) | 21 |
| 2 | Mathew Ragg (NZL) | 15 |
| 3 | Jaco Schoonwinkel (RSA) | 14 |
| 4 | Tom Stoltman (GBR) | 14 |
| 5 | Levi Strong (USA) | 11 |
| Group 3 | ||
| 1 | Mitchell Hooper (CAN) | 22 |
| 2 | Eddie Williams (AUS) | 17 |
| 3 | Lucas Hatton (USA) | 15 |
| 4 | Matyas Funiok (CZE) | 13 |
| 5 | Paddy Haynes (GBR) | 8 |
| Group 4 | ||
| 1 | Ondrej Fojtu (CZE) | 23 |
| 2 | Martins Licis (LVA) | 19 |
| 3 | James Jeffers (CAN) | 13 |
| 4 | Bryce Johnson (USA) | 10 |
| 5 | Kevin Hazeleger (NED) | 4 |
| 6 | Adam Bishop (GBR) | Withdrew |
| Group 5 | ||
| 1 | Pavlo Kordiyaka (UKR) | 18 |
| 2 | Trey Mitchell (USA) | 18 |
| 3 | Andrew Flynn (GBR) | 16 |
| 4 | Evan Singleton (USA) | 13 |
| 5 | Evans Nana (GHA) | 8 |
2026 World’s Strongest Man: Day Two Qualifier Results
The second day of qualifiers will feature two events. This is the second of two qualifiers as competitors work to rack up points in order to move onto the finals.
Event 1: Truck Pull
It’s a lot like it sounds! The truck pull at the World’s Strongest Man is a classic test of brute force and conditioning. Athletes harness themselves to a 55,115-pound truck and drag it over a set distance as fast as possible. It demands explosive leg drive, grip strength, and relentless endurance under extreme load.
(Photo by Rich Storry / World’s Strongest Man)
Group 1
- Rayno Nel (RSA) – 0:35.03s
- Nick Guardione (USA) – 0:37.69s
- Luke Richardson (GBR) – 0:38.91s
- Ben Glasscock (GBR) – 0:42.06s
- Tristain Hoath (CAN) – 0:43.00s
Group 2
- Austin Andrade (MEX) – 0:34.69s
- Levi Strong (USA) – 0:34.84s
- Tom Stoltman (GBR) – 0:37.59s
- Jaco Schoonwinkel (RSA) – 0:37.94s
- Mathew Ragg (NZL) – 0:38.69s
Group 3
- Mitchell Hooper (CAN) – 0:33.02s
- Matyas Funiok (CZE) – 0:35.22s
- Lucas Hatton (USA) – 0:35.25s
- Eddie Williams (AUS) – 0:36.50s
- Paddy Haynes (GBR) – 0:38.34s
Group 4
- Martins Licis (LVA) – 0:36.09s
- Ondrej Fojtu (CZE) – 0:37.94s
- James Jeffers (CAN) – 0:38.28s
- Bryce Johnson (USA) – (Withdrew)
- Kevin Hazeleger (NED) – (Withdrew)
- Adam Bishop (GBR) – (Withdrew)
Group 5
- Andrew Flynn (GBR) – 0:35.78s
- Pavlo Kordiyaka (UKR) – 0:37.66s
- Trey Mitchell (USA) – 0:39.03s
- Evans Nana (GHA) – 0:39.16s
- Evan Singleton (USA) – 0:39.97s
Event 2: Stone Medley
A true test of power, grip strength AND conditioning. Competitors must lift a series of increasingly heavy, round stones (271-400 pounds) and load them onto platforms of varying heights, all against the clock.
Group 1
- Rayno Nel (RSA)- 4 in 0:43.70s – Qualified for final
- Nick Guardione (USA) – 4 in 1:14.34s – Qualified for final
- Luke Richardson (GBR) – Eliminated
- Ben Glasscock (GBR) – 4 in 1:47.82s – Eliminated
- Tristain Hoath (CAN) – 4 in 1:20.25s – Eliminated
Group 2
- Austin Andrade (MEX) – 4 in 1:41.41s – Qualified for final
- Mathew Ragg (NZL) – 3 in 1:22.35s – Qualified for final
- Jaco Schoonwinkel (RSA) – 4 in 1:00.65s – Eliminated
- Tom Stoltman (GBR) – 3 in 0:50.16s – Eliminated
- Levi Strong (USA) – 3 in 1:40.73s – Eliminated
Group 3
- Mitchell Hooper (CAN) – 4 in 0:52.81s – Qualified for final
- Eddie Williams (AUS) – 4 in 0:55.03s – Qualified for final
- Lucas Hatton (USA) – 1 in 0:27.50s – Eliminated
- Matyas Funiok (CZE) – 4 in 0:58.81s – Eliminated
- Paddy Haynes (GBR) – 4 in 1:07.81s – Eliminated
Group 4
- Ondrej Fojtu (CZE) – 4 in 1:20.83s – Qualified for final
- Martins Licis (LVA) – 4 in 1:32.22s – Qualified for final
- James Jeffers (CAN) – 3 in 1:24.67s – 3 in 1:24.67s – Eliminated
Group 5
- Pavlo Kordiyaka (UKR) – 4 in 1:07.00s – Qualified for final
- Trey Mitchell (USA) – 4 in 1:12.75s – Qualified for final
- Andrew Flynn (GBR) – 4 in 1:37.66s – Eliminated
- Evan Singleton (USA) – 13.4m – Eliminated
- Evans Nana (GHA) – (0 stone) – Eliminated
2026 World’s Strongest Man Schedule
The 2026 WSM will featured a total of 10 intense events spread out across four days. They are designed to test the strength of competitors in many ways including endurance, technique, and grip.
Qualifying Stage – Day 1 (Thursday, April 23)
- Carry & Climb – 10:00 am
- Circus Press Medley – 1:30 pm
- Squat Lift – 4:30 pm
Qualifying Stage – Day 2 (Friday, April 24)
- Truck Pull – 10:00 am
- Natural Stone Medley – 3:30 pm
Final – Day 1 (Saturday, April 25)
- KNAACK Monster Box Flip & Carry – 10:00 am
- Deadlift – 1:00 pm
- Titan’s Toss – 3:00 pm
Final – Day 2 (Sunday, April 26)
- Max Log – 10:00 am
- Atlas Stones – 1:30 pm
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*Featured photo by Rich Storry / World’s Strongest Man
