• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Generation Iron

Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network

  • Movies
  • Original Content
  • Reviews
    • Supplements
      • Pre-Workout
      • Fat Burners
      • Testosterone Boosters
      • Creatine
      • Protein
      • BCAAs
      • Multivitamins
      • Omega-3
      • Joint Supplements
      • Super Greens
      • Meal Replacement
    • Recovery
      • Best Cold Plunges
      • Best Saunas
      • Best Foam Rollers
      • Best Massage Guns
    • Programs
      • Best Online Workout Programs
      • Best Workout Streaming Services
      • Best Home Workout Programs
  • Equipment
    • Cardio
      • Treadmills
      • Best Exercise Bikes
      • Best Stair Climbers
    • Fitness Accessories
      • Best Apparel
      • Best Gym Bags
      • Weightlifting Shoes
    • Strength
      • Best Dumbbells
      • Best Barbells
      • Best Kettlebells
      • Best Squat Racks
      • Best Weightlifting Belts
      • Best Home Gym Equipment
      • Complete Home Gyms
    • Training
      • Best Knee Sleeves
      • Best Wrist Wraps
      • Best Weightlifting Wraps
      • Best Weightlifting Gloves
  • More
    • About Us
      • Our Team
      • Our Experts
    • Advertise
    • Franchise With Us
    • Exercise Guides
    • Athlete Profiles
    • Podcasts
    • Power 30
    • Bodybuilding Awards
    • Supplement Awards
  • Shop
Results

World’s Strongest Man 2021 Day One Results & Recap

by GI Team Published on Jun 15, 2021

World's Strongest Man 2021
This post may contain affiliate links (disclosure policy).

2021 World’s Strongest Man results are in for Day 1 with complete breakdown of Qualifier

The 2021 World’s Strongest Man is underway and will be running from June 15th-20th in Sacramento, California. The competitors are attacking the events with gusto and the first day of competition featured three separate events, each that tested the mettle of the athletes. For the first time in seven years, the event returns to California and Generation Iron has been working with WSM’s IMG team to bring you direct coverage.

Not every group will be competing in all three events. Some of the groups were shuffled to keep the competitors on their toes. That meant the athletes needed to be ready for anything that was thrown their way.

World’s Strongest Man 2021 Day 1 Events

  • Loading Medley — All groups
  • Squat Lift — Groups One and Three
  • Deadlift — Groups Two, Four, and Five

With day one of the event coming to a close, here are the results and current standings.

World’s Strongest Man 2021 Leaderboard

Rank Name Points
Group 1
1 Brian Shaw 8.5
2 Maxime Boudreault 8
3 Aivars Smaukstelis 5.5
4 Gavin Bilton 4
5 Travis Ortmayer 4
Group 2
1 Tom Stoltman 9
2 Mark Felix 8
3 Evan Singleton 5
4 Johnny Hansson 5
5 Trey Mitchell 3
Group 3
1 JF Caron 9
2 Mikhail Shivlyakov 7
3 Robert Oberst 5
4 Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted 5
5 Luke Richardson 1
Group 4
1 Konstantine Janashia 9
2 Terry Hollands 7
3 Jerry Pritchett 6
4 Chris van der Linde 5
5 Adam Bishop 3
Group 5
1 Kevin Faires 8
2 Luke Stoltman 8
3 Bobby Thompson 7
4 Oleksii Novikov 5
5 Ervin Toots 2

World’s Strongest Man 2021 Day 1 Qualifier Results

During the first day qualifiers, each athlete competed in two events – a loading medley and then either a squat or deadlift event depending on their group. Groups were broken into five qualifier groups where each competitor earned points towards qualifying for the Finals.

World’s Strongest Man has confirmed that competitors Luke Richardson and Graham Hicks have pulled out of the competition. Hicks first announced dropping out via his Instagram on June 14. Ervin Toots from Estonia replaced Hicks – who also switched qualifier group spots with Gavin Bilton. This means that Bilton moved to Group One and Toots moved to Group Five.

World's Strongest Man 2021

Loading Medley

This event required each athlete to load two 225 pound barrels and a 275 pound anvil to a platform. They then raced to complete a 825 pound frame carry. The event itself appeared to be extremely brutal with some athletes unable to finish. This included last year’s World’s Strongest Man winner Oleksii Novikov.

Group 1
  1. Maxime Boudreault — 4 in 1:00.40
  2. Brian Shaw — 4 in 1:05.44
  3. Travis Ortmayer — 3 and 8.18 meters
  4. Gavin Bilton — 3 and 1.94 meters
  5. Aivars Smaukstelis — 3 in 0:36.38
Group 2
  1. Tom Stoltman — 4 in 0:46.69
  2. Mark Felix — 4 in 1:05.87
  3. Evan Singleton — 3 and 6.10 meters
  4. Johnny Hansson — 3 and 1.33 meters
  5. Trey Mitchell — 3 in 0:31.40

Group 3

  1. Robert Oberst — 3 and 11 meters
  2. JF Caron — 3 and 10.55 meters
  3. Mikhail Shivlyakov — 3 and 2.71 meters
  4. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 3 in 0:39.81
  5. Luke Richardson — 3 in 0:17.99
Group 4
  1. Konstantine Janashia — 3 and 7.44 meters
  2. Terry Hollands — 3 and 5.31 meters
  3. Jerry Pritchett — 3 and 1.57 meters
  4. Chris van der Linde — 3 and 0.20 meters
  5. Adam Bishop — 3 in 0:40.91
Group 5
  1. Kevin Faires — 0:59.64
  2. Luke Stoltman — 1:10.98
  3. Bobby Thompson — 1:27.19
  4. Oleksii Novikov — 3 and 9.30 meters
  5. Ervin Toots — 3 and 2.93 meters

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by The World’s Strongest Man (@theworldsstrongestman)

Squat Lift

In comparison the medley event, the squat lift was fairly simple. Two groups of the bunch has to lift this 700 pound squat for max reps.

Group 1
  1. Brian Shaw — 10 reps
  2. Aivars Smaukstelis — 10 reps
  3. Maxime Boudreault — six reps
  4. Gavin Bilton — five reps
  5. Travis Ortmayer — three reps
Group 3
  1. JF Caron — 11 reps
  2. Mikhail Shivlyakov — 10 reps
  3. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — seven reps
  4. Robert Oberst — zero reps
  5. Luke Richardson — Withdrew due to injury

Deadlift

Group 2
  1. Tom Stoltman — eight reps
  2. Mark Felix — eight reps
  3. Trey Mitchell — eight reps
  4. Evan Singleton — five reps
  5. Johnny Hansson — three reps
Group 4
  1. Adam Bishop — nine reps
  2. Konstantine Janashia — eight reps
  3. Terry Hollands — six reps (Terry Hollands suffered an as of now undisclosed injury)
  4. Jerry Pritchett — five reps
  5. Chris van der Linde — four reps
Group 5
  1. Bobby Thompson — nine reps
  2. Kevin Faires — six reps
  3. Oleksii Novikov — six reps
  4. Luke Stoltman — six reps
  5. Ervin Toots — three reps

More to come for 2021 The World’s Strongest Man

With two more days of qualifying rounds before the two-day finals, we can expect a lot more exciting events to take place.

Day 2 – Qualifier Day 2: Wednesday, June 16th

  • FINGAL’S FINGERS
  • TRAIN PULL

Day 3 – Qualifier Day 3: Thursday, June 17th

  • OVERHEAD MEDLEY
  • PICKAXE HOLD
  • STONE OFF

Day 4 (Finals Day 1) – Finals Day 1: Saturday, June 19th

  • GIANT’S MEDLEY
  • TITAN’S TURNTABLE
  • REIGN KEG TOSS

Day 4 (Finals Day 2) – Finals Day 2: Sunday, June 20th

  • LOG LIFT
  • KNAACK DEADLIFT
  • ATLAS STONES
  • 2021 SBD WSM AWARDS

Continue to tune in to our coverage of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man event for more updates. For more news, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Managing Editor at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.

*Photo credit:Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man

About GI Team

The GI Team is here to provide top news and original content for the new generation. The generation of bodybuilders who are pushing the sport to bigger and better places. Join The Movement. Become a part of Generation Iron!

View All Articles

Primary Sidebar

Get the Latest

Stay informed with the latest news, product reviews, & expert advice.

Popular Reviews

  • best protein powders

    The Best Protein Powder Supplements of 2025 (Tried and Tested)

  • Best Creatine Supplements For Bulking & Muscle Growth of 2025 (Personally Tested)

  • top x pre workout

    The 14 Best Pre-Workout Supplements of 2025 (MD Reviewed)

  • Performance Lab SPORT BCAA

    The Best BCAA For Bodybuilding Health & Performance Goals

Trending Articles

  • female fitness models

    18 Best Butts On The Internet (Updated 2024)

  • ronnie coleman the king workout

    Ronnie “The King” Coleman’s Complete Bodybuilding Workout

  • The Ultimate Mike Mentzer Workout and Diet

  • Chris bumstead's 2024 workout and diet plan

    Chris Bumstead’s 2025 Complete Bodybuilding Workout & Diet Plan

Popular Now

  • best protein powders

    The Best Protein Powder Supplements of 2025 (Tried and Tested)

  • Best Creatine Supplements For Bulking & Muscle Growth of 2025 (Personally Tested)

  • top x pre workout

    The 14 Best Pre-Workout Supplements of 2025 (MD Reviewed)

  • female fitness models

    18 Best Butts On The Internet (Updated 2024)

  • best citrulline supplements

    The Best Citrulline Malate Supplements for Performance and Pump

  • ronnie coleman the king workout

    Ronnie “The King” Coleman’s Complete Bodybuilding Workout

Generation Iron

Generation Iron is the first and only digital network delivering health, fitness, bodybuilding, and strength sports content. We deliver premium content with the biggest names in fitness and provide expert coverage, reviews on top brands, workout tips and trends in the worlds of fitness, health and strength sports.

Strongman Corporation
Vladar

Sections

  • Trending News
  • Original Movies
  • Original Content
  • Supplement Reviews
  • Equipment Reviews
  • Exercise Guides
  • Nutrition Guides
  • Athlete Profiles

More

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Our Experts
  • Advertise
  • Franchise With Us
  • Podcasts
  • Power 30
  • Shop

CONTACT

Generation Iron Brands LLC
134 West 29th Street Suite 902
New York, NY 10001
Email: [email protected]

Follow

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X / Twitter
  • YouTube

© 2025 · Generation Iron · Disclaimers · Privacy Policy · Accessibility