Strength athletics in the United Kingdom and Ireland
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Strength athletics in the United Kingdom and Ireland, has a long history going back many centuries before the televisation of strongman
competitions in the 1970s. The ancient heritage of the sport in the United Kingdom and Ireland lies in a number of traditional events, the most famous of which is arguably the traditional Highland Games
, which itself is a source of many events now practiced in modern strongman
competitions, such as World's Strongest Man
and IFSA
sponsored events. However, the traditional events still are popularly contested events today. In the more modern phenomena that is the World's Strongest Man
and its associated competitions, the United Kingdom and Ireland remain well represented, with regular appearances at world finals, and three men having won the coveted title of World's Strongest Man.
and Britain's Strongest Man
for more details
The origin of strength athletics in the UK and Ireland lies in the realms of pre-history, but the within the British Isles records many centuries old record more formally the existence of organised events. Formalisation and annual Highland gatherings began around 1820 when Sir Walter Scott
encouraged the revival of Highland Culture. By 1848, such was the status of such games that Queen Victoria attended the Braemar Highland Games.
The strongmen of the world of weightlifting and circus acts were also active in the UK and Ireland in the Victorian age. A number of famous names emerged at the turn of the nineteenth century. Thomas Inch
, Britain's Strongest Youth at 16, and the first official Britain's Strongest Man
was active at this time and is still remembered today for his Grip Strength. and his Challenge Dumbbell, known as the Inch Dumbbell, that "has defied thousands of strong men over the last hundred years...Many a strength athlete tried but failed to break it off the ground.". Other notable names in this genre were Bert Assirati
, Launceston Elliot
, Edward Aston, and W.A. Pullum. Others emerged in the twentieth century as well. Notably, David Prowse
was initially famous in 1964 for his lifting the famed 785 pound
Dinnie Stones, the first man to do so since Donald Dinnie
himself a century earlier. Prowse later became more famous still for playing Darth Vader
in Star Wars
.
In the late 1970s, televised strongman competitions began with Britain's Strongest Man
(BSM) first being shown in 1979 by the BBC
. A new generation emerged, with the events attracting individuals from many disciplines such as field athletics, weightlifting
and powerlifting
. These competitions fed other international competitions such as Europe's Strongest Man
and World's Strongest Man
. Household names, such as Geoff Capes
, Jamie Reeves
and Gary Taylor
dominated, with these three in particular going on to win World's Strongest Man titles. The modern era has seen this trend continue with Terry Hollands
, Mark Felix
and Jimmy Marku
being regular faces at World's Strongest Man and its associated Super Series. Featured events in these contests have been tailored to emphasize a more well-rounded athlete, to reflect that viewpoint on strongman as a whole, and in the interests of increased popularity and marketability among the masses. Almost inevitably, more than one interested party has seen the benefits of strength competitions. Alternative organizations have formed in recent years, comprising a new wave of influence in the field, with the United Kingdom Strength Council (UKSC) founded by Britain's Strongest Man
multi-year champion Glenn Ross
setting up events separate from BSM, as has the IFSA
. Ross and his UK Strongest Man competitions hold a philosophical difference in approach with the World's Strongest Man
related venues, including more brute strength events similar to traditional strongman and powerlifting, with less emphasis on field athleticism and endurance.
Alongside these current interpretations still exists the traditional, such as the Highland Games
. Although exported around the world they remain inextricably linked with the heritage of both Scotland
and the British Isles
as a whole.
, a traditional qualifier for World's Strongest Man
, Colin Bryce
promoted a competition held at the Doncaster Dome that also acted as a WSM qualifier. The latter saw Terry Hollands
, Darren Sadler
and Mark Felix
compete thus reinforcing its credentials. The UKSC did have every other recognised athlete including BSM 2008 champion Jimmy Marku
. There were athletes that competed in both, such as Mark Westaby
. Until 2010, Bob Daglish's Elite strongman promotions was inextricably associated with the UKSC and the UKSC version of England's Strongest Man was also the Elite Strongman Promotions event. However, it was announced in March 2010 that "In view of recent events and also some personal differences, Elite Strongman Promotions are hereby separating all affiliations with Big G promotions, the UK Strength Council and the UK strongest man competition." Elite Strongman promotions continued to run a version of the England’s strongest man final, whilst a separate competition run by UKSC was also run in 2010.
Strongman (strength athlete)
In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or circus performers of similar ilk who displayed feats of strength such as the bent press , supporting large amounts of...
competitions in the 1970s. The ancient heritage of the sport in the United Kingdom and Ireland lies in a number of traditional events, the most famous of which is arguably the traditional Highland Games
Highland games
Highland games are events held throughout the &Highland games are events held throughout the &Highland games are events held throughout the &(-è_çà in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain...
, which itself is a source of many events now practiced in modern strongman
Strongman (strength athlete)
In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or circus performers of similar ilk who displayed feats of strength such as the bent press , supporting large amounts of...
competitions, such as World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
and IFSA
International Federation of Strength Athletes
The International Federation of Strength Athletes was an international governing body for strongman competition...
sponsored events. However, the traditional events still are popularly contested events today. In the more modern phenomena that is the World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
and its associated competitions, the United Kingdom and Ireland remain well represented, with regular appearances at world finals, and three men having won the coveted title of World's Strongest Man.
History
See also Highland gamesHighland games
Highland games are events held throughout the &Highland games are events held throughout the &Highland games are events held throughout the &(-è_çà in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain...
and Britain's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man is an annual strongman event held in the United Kingdom. Competitors qualify for the final through regional heats and the winner is awarded the title of "Britain's Strongest Man"...
for more details
The origin of strength athletics in the UK and Ireland lies in the realms of pre-history, but the within the British Isles records many centuries old record more formally the existence of organised events. Formalisation and annual Highland gatherings began around 1820 when Sir Walter Scott
Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time....
encouraged the revival of Highland Culture. By 1848, such was the status of such games that Queen Victoria attended the Braemar Highland Games.
The strongmen of the world of weightlifting and circus acts were also active in the UK and Ireland in the Victorian age. A number of famous names emerged at the turn of the nineteenth century. Thomas Inch
Thomas Inch
Thomas Inch held the titles of Britain's Strongest Youth and Britain's Strongest Man.He is known for the Thomas Inch dumbbell, known as "172", a dumbbell that weighs 172lbs and 9 ounces...
, Britain's Strongest Youth at 16, and the first official Britain's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man is an annual strongman event held in the United Kingdom. Competitors qualify for the final through regional heats and the winner is awarded the title of "Britain's Strongest Man"...
was active at this time and is still remembered today for his Grip Strength. and his Challenge Dumbbell, known as the Inch Dumbbell, that "has defied thousands of strong men over the last hundred years...Many a strength athlete tried but failed to break it off the ground.". Other notable names in this genre were Bert Assirati
Bert Assirati
Bartolomeo Esserati , also known as Bert Assirati, was an English professional wrestler who became a multiple time British Heavyweight Champion, and, posthumously, a member of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame...
, Launceston Elliot
Launceston Elliot
Launceston Elliot was a Scottish weightlifter. He was the first British Olympic champion.Launceston Elliot was born in India. His family was an established part of the Scottish aristocracy with Lord Minto being head of the family which had strong connections with India. The 4th Earl Minto served...
, Edward Aston, and W.A. Pullum. Others emerged in the twentieth century as well. Notably, David Prowse
David Prowse
David Prowse, MBE is an English former bodybuilder, weightlifter and actor, most widely known for playing the role of Darth Vader in physical form. In Britain, he is also remembered as having played the Green Cross Code man...
was initially famous in 1964 for his lifting the famed 785 pound
Pound (mass)
The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in the Imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement...
Dinnie Stones, the first man to do so since Donald Dinnie
Donald Dinnie
Donald Dinnie was a Scottish strongman, born at Balnacraig, Birse, near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. He has been recognized as "The Nineteenth Century's Greatest Athlete"...
himself a century earlier. Prowse later became more famous still for playing Darth Vader
Darth Vader
Darth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as one of the main antagonists in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel trilogy....
in Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
.
In the late 1970s, televised strongman competitions began with Britain's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man is an annual strongman event held in the United Kingdom. Competitors qualify for the final through regional heats and the winner is awarded the title of "Britain's Strongest Man"...
(BSM) first being shown in 1979 by the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
. A new generation emerged, with the events attracting individuals from many disciplines such as field athletics, weightlifting
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
and powerlifting
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
. These competitions fed other international competitions such as Europe's Strongest Man
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 currently holds the record for most wins with 6 titles...
and World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
. Household names, such as Geoff Capes
Geoff Capes
Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor...
, Jamie Reeves
Jamie Reeves
Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man...
and Gary Taylor
Gary Taylor (strongman)
Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:...
dominated, with these three in particular going on to win World's Strongest Man titles. The modern era has seen this trend continue with Terry Hollands
Terry Hollands
Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:...
, Mark Felix
Mark Felix
Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition...
and Jimmy Marku
Jimmy Marku
Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania...
being regular faces at World's Strongest Man and its associated Super Series. Featured events in these contests have been tailored to emphasize a more well-rounded athlete, to reflect that viewpoint on strongman as a whole, and in the interests of increased popularity and marketability among the masses. Almost inevitably, more than one interested party has seen the benefits of strength competitions. Alternative organizations have formed in recent years, comprising a new wave of influence in the field, with the United Kingdom Strength Council (UKSC) founded by Britain's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man is an annual strongman event held in the United Kingdom. Competitors qualify for the final through regional heats and the winner is awarded the title of "Britain's Strongest Man"...
multi-year champion Glenn Ross
Glenn Ross
Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions...
setting up events separate from BSM, as has the IFSA
International Federation of Strength Athletes
The International Federation of Strength Athletes was an international governing body for strongman competition...
. Ross and his UK Strongest Man competitions hold a philosophical difference in approach with the World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
related venues, including more brute strength events similar to traditional strongman and powerlifting, with less emphasis on field athleticism and endurance.
Alongside these current interpretations still exists the traditional, such as the Highland Games
Highland games
Highland games are events held throughout the &Highland games are events held throughout the &Highland games are events held throughout the &(-è_çà in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain...
. Although exported around the world they remain inextricably linked with the heritage of both Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
and the British Isles
British Isles
The British Isles are a group of islands off the northwest coast of continental Europe that include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland and over six thousand smaller isles. There are two sovereign states located on the islands: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and...
as a whole.
Competitions
Across the UK and Ireland there are and have been many competitions testing individuals strength, ranging from local to regional to national to pan-British Isles.List of Champions
| Year | Britain's Strongest Man Britain's Strongest Man Britain's Strongest Man is an annual strongman event held in the United Kingdom. Competitors qualify for the final through regional heats and the winner is awarded the title of "Britain's Strongest Man"... |
British Muscle Power Championship | UK Strongest Man | Britain's Most Powerful Man | UK Championship (IFSA) | British Championships (IFSA) | UK Strongman Docklands Challenge | WSM invitees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Not held | Not held | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Laurence Shahlaei Laurence Shahlaei Laurence Shahlaei is a British strongman competitor, winner of the England's Strongest Man title at 2009 and repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.-Early life:... Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... Mark Felix Mark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... Mark Westaby Mark Westaby Mark Westaby is a British strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.- Biography :... Darren Sadler Darren Sadler Darren Sadler was a British strongman competitor, winner of the World Strongman Challenge in the under 105 kg category, and notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man despite his comparatively small stature.-Early life:Darren Sadler was born on 22 March 1980 in... Reserve: Rob Frampton |
| 2009 | Not held | Not held | Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania... |
Paul Carter | Not held | Not held | Not held | Laurence Shahlaei Laurence Shahlaei Laurence Shahlaei is a British strongman competitor, winner of the England's Strongest Man title at 2009 and repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.-Early life:... Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... Mark Felix Mark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania... Darren Sadler Darren Sadler Darren Sadler was a British strongman competitor, winner of the World Strongman Challenge in the under 105 kg category, and notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man despite his comparatively small stature.-Early life:Darren Sadler was born on 22 March 1980 in... |
| 2008 | Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania... |
Not held | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Laurence Shahlaei Laurence Shahlaei Laurence Shahlaei is a British strongman competitor, winner of the England's Strongest Man title at 2009 and repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.-Early life:... Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... Mark Felix Mark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania... Oli Thompson Oli Thompson Oli Thompson made his MMA debut on 3 Feb 2009, defeating Ashley Pollard by a second round arm triangle choke. He has continued to fight since then, On 26 March 2011, after amassing a record of 7-2-0, with his only losses coming to future UFC heavyweight Rob Broughton and former UFC fighter Joe... |
| 2007 | Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... |
Not held | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
Jay Hughes | Not held | Not held | Not held | Darren Sadler Darren Sadler Darren Sadler was a British strongman competitor, winner of the World Strongman Challenge in the under 105 kg category, and notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man despite his comparatively small stature.-Early life:Darren Sadler was born on 22 March 1980 in... Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... Mark Felix Mark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania... Mark Westaby Mark Westaby Mark Westaby is a British strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.- Biography :... |
| 2006 | Oli Thompson Oli Thompson Oli Thompson made his MMA debut on 3 Feb 2009, defeating Ashley Pollard by a second round arm triangle choke. He has continued to fight since then, On 26 March 2011, after amassing a record of 7-2-0, with his only losses coming to future UFC heavyweight Rob Broughton and former UFC fighter Joe... |
Not held | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Darren Sadler Darren Sadler Darren Sadler was a British strongman competitor, winner of the World Strongman Challenge in the under 105 kg category, and notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man despite his comparatively small stature.-Early life:Darren Sadler was born on 22 March 1980 in... Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... Mark Felix Mark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... |
| 2005 | Mick Gosling Mick Gosling Mick Gosling is famous for being the winner of Britain's Strongest Man contest in 2005. He is the brother of fellow strongman and former holder of the title "Britain's Strongest Man", Richard Gosling.... |
Not held | Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... |
Not held | Not held | Mark Felix Mark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... |
Not held | Brian Irwin Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... Mick Gosling Mick Gosling Mick Gosling is famous for being the winner of Britain's Strongest Man contest in 2005. He is the brother of fellow strongman and former holder of the title "Britain's Strongest Man", Richard Gosling.... Carl Waitoa (rep. NZL) |
| 2004 | Rich Gosling | Not held | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Adrian Rollinson Adrian Rollinson Adrian Rollinson is a British strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.- Biography :... |
| 2003 | Rich Gosling | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Adrian Rollinson Adrian Rollinson Adrian Rollinson is a British strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.- Biography :... Eddy Ellwood Eddy Ellwood Eddy Ellwood is a British professional bodybuilder and Strongman competitor. Ellwood is best known for being a 5 time NABBA Mr Universe... Carl Broomfield Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... Richard Gosling Richard Gosling Richard Gosling is the winner of Britain's Strongest Man contest in 2003. He currently lives in Cannock, England.-Injury:... |
| 2002 | Marc Iliffe Marc Iliffe Marc Iliffe was a British strongman famous for being the winner of Britain's Strongest Man contest in 2002.-Career:Iliffe was acknowledged as being extremely dedicated to the sport of strength athletics... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Stuart Murray Gregor Edmunds Gregor Edmunds Gregor Edmunds is a Scottish Highland Games competitor and strongman. Gregor is a winner of the World Highland Games Championships, Highlander Challenge, and Scotland's Strongest Man.... Marc Illiffe David Warner Mick Gosling Mick Gosling Mick Gosling is famous for being the winner of Britain's Strongest Man contest in 2005. He is the brother of fellow strongman and former holder of the title "Britain's Strongest Man", Richard Gosling.... |
| 2001 | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
Not held | Steve Brooks | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... Rob Dixon Marc Illiffe Adrian Rollinson Adrian Rollinson Adrian Rollinson is a British strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.- Biography :... Andrew Raynes |
| 2000 | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
Not held | Richard Gosling Richard Gosling Richard Gosling is the winner of Britain's Strongest Man contest in 2003. He currently lives in Cannock, England.-Injury:... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... Rob Dixon Brian Bell Adrian Rollinson Adrian Rollinson Adrian Rollinson is a British strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.- Biography :... |
| 1999 | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
Not held | Richard Gosling Richard Gosling Richard Gosling is the winner of Britain's Strongest Man contest in 2003. He currently lives in Cannock, England.-Injury:... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... |
Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... Steve Brooks Lee Bowers Jamie Barr |
| 1998 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
Russ Bradley | Adrian Smith Adrian Smith (strongman) Adrian Smith is a former strongman competitor from Great Britain. Adrian started his strength career in bodybuilding before switching over to strongman. He was trained by the legendary Geoff Capes for the 1990 World's Strongest Man competition, his only appearance in WSM, finishing in 5th place... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Russ Bradley | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... Russ Bradley Frazer Tranter Lee Bowers Jamie Barr |
| 1997 | Rob Dixon | Russ Bradley | Adrian Smith Adrian Smith (strongman) Adrian Smith is a former strongman competitor from Great Britain. Adrian started his strength career in bodybuilding before switching over to strongman. He was trained by the legendary Geoff Capes for the 1990 World's Strongest Man competition, his only appearance in WSM, finishing in 5th place... |
Not held | Stuart Murray | Not held | Adam Waldron | Robert Weir Robert Weir (athlete) Robert Weir is a retired English discus thrower, who is a twelve-time national champion. Weir attended Handsworth Grammar School in Birmingham.... Russ Bradley Brian Bell |
| 1996 | Russ Bradley | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
Graham Mullins | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Brian Bell Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
| 1995 | Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... / Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
Dave Miles | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
| 1994 | Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... |
Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
Tommy Smith | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
| 1993 | Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
| 1992 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
Mark Higgins Mark Higgins (athlete) Mark Higgins was one of the world's leading strongman competitors, having won the World Strongman Challenge on two occasions, and was the British Muscle Power Champion on four occasions... |
Adrian Smith Adrian Smith (strongman) Adrian Smith is a former strongman competitor from Great Britain. Adrian started his strength career in bodybuilding before switching over to strongman. He was trained by the legendary Geoff Capes for the 1990 World's Strongest Man competition, his only appearance in WSM, finishing in 5th place... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
| 1991 | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
Mark Higgins Mark Higgins (athlete) Mark Higgins was one of the world's leading strongman competitors, having won the World Strongman Challenge on two occasions, and was the British Muscle Power Champion on four occasions... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
| 1990 | Adrian Smith Adrian Smith (strongman) Adrian Smith is a former strongman competitor from Great Britain. Adrian started his strength career in bodybuilding before switching over to strongman. He was trained by the legendary Geoff Capes for the 1990 World's Strongest Man competition, his only appearance in WSM, finishing in 5th place... |
Mark Higgins Mark Higgins (athlete) Mark Higgins was one of the world's leading strongman competitors, having won the World Strongman Challenge on two occasions, and was the British Muscle Power Champion on four occasions... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Adrian Smith Adrian Smith (strongman) Adrian Smith is a former strongman competitor from Great Britain. Adrian started his strength career in bodybuilding before switching over to strongman. He was trained by the legendary Geoff Capes for the 1990 World's Strongest Man competition, his only appearance in WSM, finishing in 5th place... |
| 1989 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
Tom Hawk Tom Hawk Tom Hawk was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 67th district. He served 2005-2010, until being defeated by Republican Susan Mosier.... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
| 1988 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... John Smith's Trial of Strength |
Mark Higgins Mark Higgins (athlete) Mark Higgins was one of the world's leading strongman competitors, having won the World Strongman Challenge on two occasions, and was the British Muscle Power Champion on four occasions... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
| 1987 | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | No WSM – Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... in Pure Strength Pure Strength Pure Strength was a strongman competition held from 1987 to 1990 which was created by Tjalling van den Bosch.-Event History:The first year of the event was known as "Pure Strength Challenge" and was a single man competition featuring only Bill Kazmaier, Geoff Capes and Jon Pall Sigmarsson. The... |
| 1986 | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
Not held | Peter Tancred Peter Tancred Peter Arthur Tancred is a former athlete, and professional strongman from England. He competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics in the discus and came sixth at the 1978 Commonwealth Games... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
| 1985 | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
| 1984 | Alan Crossley Alan Crossley Alan Crossley is a former English cricketer. Crossley was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Oldham, Lancashire.... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
| 1983 | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
| 1982 | Richard Slaney Richard Slaney Richard Charles Slaney is a British discus thrower who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat winner of the Britain's Strongest Man title.-Biography:... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
| 1981 | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
| 1980 | Richard Slaney Richard Slaney Richard Charles Slaney is a British discus thrower who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat winner of the Britain's Strongest Man title.-Biography:... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
| 1979 | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Not held | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
Pan-British Isles
- Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man is an annual strongman event held in the United Kingdom. Competitors qualify for the final through regional heats and the winner is awarded the title of "Britain's Strongest Man"...
- British Championships (IFSA)
- UK Strongest Man
British Championships (IFSA)
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |  Mark FelixMark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... |
Oli Thompson Oli Thompson Oli Thompson made his MMA debut on 3 Feb 2009, defeating Ashley Pollard by a second round arm triangle choke. He has continued to fight since then, On 26 March 2011, after amassing a record of 7-2-0, with his only losses coming to future UFC heavyweight Rob Broughton and former UFC fighter Joe... |
Andrew 'Stumpy' Raynes |
TBC |
UK Championship (IFSA)
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 |  Stuart Murray |
Steve Brooks |
Russ Bradley |
TBC |
Britain's Most Powerful Man
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Paul Carter |
Chris Gearing |
Paul Wood Paul Wood Paul Wood is an English professional rugby league footballer for the Warrington Wolves of Super League.Wood played for Warrington in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos.... |
TBC |
| 2007 | Jay Hughes |
Adam Townsend |
Paul Wood Paul Wood Paul Wood is an English professional rugby league footballer for the Warrington Wolves of Super League.Wood played for Warrington in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos.... |
TBC |
| 1986 |  Peter TancredPeter Tancred Peter Arthur Tancred is a former athlete, and professional strongman from England. He competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics in the discus and came sixth at the 1978 Commonwealth Games... |
Peter Davis |
Joe Walker |
TBC |
UK Strongman Docklands Challenge
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... |
Andy Bolton Andy Bolton Andy Bolton is an English powerlifter and strongman who was born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire. Andy is best known for being the first man to lift a 1,000 lb... |
 Glenn RossGlenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
Peacock Gym, Canning Town Canning Town Canning Town is an area of east London, England. It is part of the London Borough of Newham and is situated in the area of the former London docks on the north side of the River Thames. It is the location of Rathbone Market... , London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... |
| 1998 | Russ Bradley |
Frazer Tranter |
TBC |
Peacock Gym, Canning Town Canning Town Canning Town is an area of east London, England. It is part of the London Borough of Newham and is situated in the area of the former London docks on the north side of the River Thames. It is the location of Rathbone Market... , London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... |
| 1997 | Adam Waldron |
Steve Winter |
Frazer Tranter |
Peacock Gym, Canning Town Canning Town Canning Town is an area of east London, England. It is part of the London Borough of Newham and is situated in the area of the former London docks on the north side of the River Thames. It is the location of Rathbone Market... , London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... |
British Muscle Power Championship
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Russ Bradley |
Lee Bowers |
 Regin VagadalRegin Vagadal Regin Vagadal is a strongman from the Faroe Islands. He was seven times Faroe Islands Strongest Man from 1994 to 2000. And participated in the World's Strongest Man finals of 1996 and 2000.- Biography :... |
TBC |
| 1997 | Russ Bradley |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1996 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1995 |  Gary TaylorGary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1994 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1993 | Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1992 | Mark Higgins Mark Higgins (athlete) Mark Higgins was one of the world's leading strongman competitors, having won the World Strongman Challenge on two occasions, and was the British Muscle Power Champion on four occasions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1991 | Mark Higgins Mark Higgins (athlete) Mark Higgins was one of the world's leading strongman competitors, having won the World Strongman Challenge on two occasions, and was the British Muscle Power Champion on four occasions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1990 | Mark Higgins Mark Higgins (athlete) Mark Higgins was one of the world's leading strongman competitors, having won the World Strongman Challenge on two occasions, and was the British Muscle Power Champion on four occasions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1989 | Tom Hawk Tom Hawk Tom Hawk was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 67th district. He served 2005-2010, until being defeated by Republican Susan Mosier.... |
Adrian Smith Adrian Smith (strongman) Adrian Smith is a former strongman competitor from Great Britain. Adrian started his strength career in bodybuilding before switching over to strongman. He was trained by the legendary Geoff Capes for the 1990 World's Strongest Man competition, his only appearance in WSM, finishing in 5th place... |
Ian Murray |
TBC |
| 1988 | Mark Higgins Mark Higgins (athlete) Mark Higgins was one of the world's leading strongman competitors, having won the World Strongman Challenge on two occasions, and was the British Muscle Power Champion on four occasions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1987 | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1986 | Geoff Capes Geoff Capes Geoffrey Lewis Capes is a former athlete, strongman and professional Highland Games competitor... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
Truck Pulling
- UK Truck Pulling Championships – (Mercedes Benz)
- National Truck Pulling Championships – (ASA/Bristol Street Motors)
- British Truck Pulling Championships – (Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC)
England's Strongest Man
There have been a number of competitions laying claim to be able to confer this title. The UKSC version, which acts as a qualifier for the UK Strongest Man competition, is generally regarded as the official version. For this reason, the UKSC results since they took over the running of the competition are presented below simply as a continuation of the former year's official event. In 2005, the IFSA introduced their own version of the championships which only lasted for one year. In 2009, with the apparent demise of Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man
Britain's Strongest Man is an annual strongman event held in the United Kingdom. Competitors qualify for the final through regional heats and the winner is awarded the title of "Britain's Strongest Man"...
, a traditional qualifier for World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
, Colin Bryce
Colin Bryce
Colin Bryce is a former Great Britain Olympic bobsledder and strongman now working as a television presenter and producer...
promoted a competition held at the Doncaster Dome that also acted as a WSM qualifier. The latter saw Terry Hollands
Terry Hollands
Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:...
, Darren Sadler
Darren Sadler
Darren Sadler was a British strongman competitor, winner of the World Strongman Challenge in the under 105 kg category, and notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man despite his comparatively small stature.-Early life:Darren Sadler was born on 22 March 1980 in...
and Mark Felix
Mark Felix
Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition...
compete thus reinforcing its credentials. The UKSC did have every other recognised athlete including BSM 2008 champion Jimmy Marku
Jimmy Marku
Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania...
. There were athletes that competed in both, such as Mark Westaby
Mark Westaby
Mark Westaby is a British strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.- Biography :...
. Until 2010, Bob Daglish's Elite strongman promotions was inextricably associated with the UKSC and the UKSC version of England's Strongest Man was also the Elite Strongman Promotions event. However, it was announced in March 2010 that "In view of recent events and also some personal differences, Elite Strongman Promotions are hereby separating all affiliations with Big G promotions, the UK Strength Council and the UK strongest man competition." Elite Strongman promotions continued to run a version of the England’s strongest man final, whilst a separate competition run by UKSC was also run in 2010.
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location | Promoter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Eddy Hall |
Jay Hughes Jay Hughes James Jay Hughes was an American Major League Baseball pitcher, who played four seasons from to .Hughes was born in Sacramento, California... |
Paul Amor |
Billingham Billingham Billingham is a town in the unitary authority of Stockton on Tees, in north east England, with a population of 35,765 . It was founded circa 650 by a group of Saxons known as Billa's people, which is where the name Billingham is thought to have originated... , Teeside |
Elite |
| 2010 | Dean Slater |
Gary Gardener |
Rob Frampton |
|
UKSC |
| 2009 | Laurence Shahlaei Laurence Shahlaei Laurence Shahlaei is a British strongman competitor, winner of the England's Strongest Man title at 2009 and repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.-Early life:... |
Mark Westaby Mark Westaby Mark Westaby is a British strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man.- Biography :... |
Alex Culletto |
Lichfield Lichfield Lichfield is a cathedral city, civil parish and district in Staffordshire, England. One of eight civil parishes with city status in England, Lichfield is situated roughly north of Birmingham... |
Elite/UKSC |
| 2009 | Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... |
Mark Felix Mark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... |
Darren Sadler Darren Sadler Darren Sadler was a British strongman competitor, winner of the World Strongman Challenge in the under 105 kg category, and notable for being a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man despite his comparatively small stature.-Early life:Darren Sadler was born on 22 March 1980 in... |
Doncaster Dome |
Colin Bryce/WSM qualifier |
| 2008 | Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania... |
Dave McAneney |
Spencer Hyland |
Lichfield Lichfield Lichfield is a cathedral city, civil parish and district in Staffordshire, England. One of eight civil parishes with city status in England, Lichfield is situated roughly north of Birmingham... |
Elite/UKSC |
| 2007 | Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania... |
Jay Hughes |
Rob Frampton |
Lichfield Lichfield Lichfield is a cathedral city, civil parish and district in Staffordshire, England. One of eight civil parishes with city status in England, Lichfield is situated roughly north of Birmingham... |
Elite/UKSC |
| 2006 | Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku Jimmy Marku is an Albanian-born British strongman competitor.-Early life:Jimmy Marku was born 27 August 1974 in Albania... |
Dave Meer |
Simon R Flint |
Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent , also called The Potteries is a city in Staffordshire, England, which forms a linear conurbation almost 12 miles long, with an area of . Together with the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Stoke forms The Potteries Urban Area... |
Elite/UKSC |
| 2005 | Adam Townsend |
Terry Hollands Terry Hollands Terry Hollands , is one of the world's leading strongman competitors and was Britain's Strongest Man .-Early life:... |
Simon Morton |
Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent , also called The Potteries is a city in Staffordshire, England, which forms a linear conurbation almost 12 miles long, with an area of . Together with the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Stoke forms The Potteries Urban Area... |
Elite/UKSC |
| 2005 | Eddy Ellwood Eddy Ellwood Eddy Ellwood is a British professional bodybuilder and Strongman competitor. Ellwood is best known for being a 5 time NABBA Mr Universe... |
Mark Felix Mark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... |
Oli Thompson Oli Thompson Oli Thompson made his MMA debut on 3 Feb 2009, defeating Ashley Pollard by a second round arm triangle choke. He has continued to fight since then, On 26 March 2011, after amassing a record of 7-2-0, with his only losses coming to future UFC heavyweight Rob Broughton and former UFC fighter Joe... |
Sheffield Stadium | IFSA |
| 2004 | Eddy Ellwood Eddy Ellwood Eddy Ellwood is a British professional bodybuilder and Strongman competitor. Ellwood is best known for being a 5 time NABBA Mr Universe... |
Andrew 'Stumpy' Raynes |
Mark Felix Mark Felix Mark Felix is a strongman competitor and regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition... |
TBC | TBC |
| 2003 | Eddy Ellwood Eddy Ellwood Eddy Ellwood is a British professional bodybuilder and Strongman competitor. Ellwood is best known for being a 5 time NABBA Mr Universe... |
Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... |
Richard Gosling Richard Gosling Richard Gosling is the winner of Britain's Strongest Man contest in 2003. He currently lives in Cannock, England.-Injury:... |
TBC | TBC |
| 2002 | Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... |
Mick Gosling Mick Gosling Mick Gosling is famous for being the winner of Britain's Strongest Man contest in 2005. He is the brother of fellow strongman and former holder of the title "Britain's Strongest Man", Richard Gosling.... |
Ade Rollinson |
TBC | TBC |
| 2001 | Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... |
Steve Brooks |
Andrew 'Stumpy' Raynes |
TBC | TBC |
| 2000 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1999 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1998 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1997 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1996 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1995 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1994 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1993 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1992 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1991 | Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck Bill Pittuck is a British strongman competitor, notable for having won both major British titles and having been a repeat competitor at the World's Strongest Man, as well as achieving a high standing in the World Muscle Power Classic.- Biography :Bill Pittuck rose to prominence in the early 1990s... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1990 | Adrian Smith Adrian Smith (strongman) Adrian Smith is a former strongman competitor from Great Britain. Adrian started his strength career in bodybuilding before switching over to strongman. He was trained by the legendary Geoff Capes for the 1990 World's Strongest Man competition, his only appearance in WSM, finishing in 5th place... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1989 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1988 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1987 | Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves Jamie Reeves is a former coal miner, strongman and professional wrestler. As a strongman, he won the 1989 World's Strongest Man, was World Muscle Power champion, and also had numerous other titles including Europe's Strongest Man and Britain's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Scotland's Strongest Man
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chris Innes |
Andy Cairney |
Louis McLean |
TBC |
| 2006 | Jamie Barr |
Andy Cairney |
Raymond Christie |
TBC |
| 2005 | Brian Turner |
Jamie Barr |
Stuart Murray Stuart Murray Stuart Murray is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and leader of the opposition in the Manitoba legislature from 2000 to 2006.-Early life and career:... |
TBC |
| 2004 | Paul Porteous |
Brian Turner |
Stuart Murray Stuart Murray Stuart Murray is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and leader of the opposition in the Manitoba legislature from 2000 to 2006.-Early life and career:... |
TBC |
| 2003 | Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
Paul Porteous |
Gregor Edmunds Gregor Edmunds Gregor Edmunds is a Scottish Highland Games competitor and strongman. Gregor is a winner of the World Highland Games Championships, Highlander Challenge, and Scotland's Strongest Man.... |
TBC |
| 2002 | Gregor Edmunds Gregor Edmunds Gregor Edmunds is a Scottish Highland Games competitor and strongman. Gregor is a winner of the World Highland Games Championships, Highlander Challenge, and Scotland's Strongest Man.... |
Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
Brian Bell |
TBC |
| 2001 | Jamie Barr |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 2000 | Jamie Barr |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1999 | Jamie Barr |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1998 | Brian Bell |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1997 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1996 | Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1995 | Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1994 | Jamie Barr |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1993 | Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1992 | Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1991 | Brian Bell/ Stuart Murray Stuart Murray Stuart Murray is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and leader of the opposition in the Manitoba legislature from 2000 to 2006.-Early life and career:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1990 | Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan Forbes Cowan is a former leading Scottish strongman competitor and multiple entrant to the World's Strongest Man... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1989 | Brian Bell |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1988 | Stuart Murray Stuart Murray Stuart Murray is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and leader of the opposition in the Manitoba legislature from 2000 to 2006.-Early life and career:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1987 | Ian Murray |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
Wales' Strongest Man
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Jamie Redwood |
Mike Williams |
Ross Stone |
TBC |
| 2006 | Dale Norris |
Ross Stone |
Mike Williams |
TBC |
| 2005 | Dale Norris |
Michael Williams |
Walid El Hind |
TBC |
| 2004 | Dean Bolt |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 2003 | Christian Clay |
TBC | Dean Bolt |
TBC |
| 2002 | Christian Clay |
Dean Bolt |
TBC | TBC |
| 2001 | Christian Clay |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 2000 | Christian Clay |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1999 | Christian Clay |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1998 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1997 | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1996 | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1995 | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1994 | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1993 | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1992 | Robin McBryde Robin McBryde Robin Currie McBryde , is a former rugby union player who gained 37 rugby union caps for Wales as a hooker between 1994 and 2005.... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1991 | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1990 | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1989 | Gary Taylor Gary Taylor (strongman) Gary Taylor is a former strongman competitor, Olympic Weightlifter, powerlifter and bodybuilder from Wales.-Strength sports:... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
Ireland's Strongest Man
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dave Warner Dave Warner (strongman) Dave Warner is a strongman competitor from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. Dave has also competed in Highland Games and Armwrestling. Dave is a 4 time winner of Ireland's Strongest Man, and a 2 time winner of Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man. Dave is a member of the Irish Strength Association... |
James Fennelly | Eoin Shanahan | Lisburn Lisburn DemographicsLisburn Urban Area is within Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area and is classified as a Large Town by the . On census day there were 71,465 people living in Lisburn... , Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west... |
| 2008 | Dave Warner Dave Warner (strongman) Dave Warner is a strongman competitor from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. Dave has also competed in Highland Games and Armwrestling. Dave is a 4 time winner of Ireland's Strongest Man, and a 2 time winner of Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man. Dave is a member of the Irish Strength Association... |
Gary Mckelvey |
James Fennelly | Drogheda Drogheda Drogheda is an industrial and port town in County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, 56 km north of Dublin. It is the last bridging point on the River Boyne before it enters the Irish Sea.... , Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
| 2007 | Dave Warner Dave Warner (strongman) Dave Warner is a strongman competitor from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. Dave has also competed in Highland Games and Armwrestling. Dave is a 4 time winner of Ireland's Strongest Man, and a 2 time winner of Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man. Dave is a member of the Irish Strength Association... |
Gary Mckelvey |
Brian McMullan |
Armagh Armagh Armagh is a large settlement in Northern Ireland, and the county town of County Armagh. It is a site of historical importance for both Celtic paganism and Christianity and is the seat, for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland, of the Archbishop of Armagh... , Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west... |
| 2006 | Dave Warner Dave Warner (strongman) Dave Warner is a strongman competitor from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. Dave has also competed in Highland Games and Armwrestling. Dave is a 4 time winner of Ireland's Strongest Man, and a 2 time winner of Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man. Dave is a member of the Irish Strength Association... |
Gary Mckelvey |
Nigel Troy |
Letterkenny Letterkenny Letterkenny , with a population of 17,568, is the largest town in County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in Ireland. The town is located on the River Swilly... , Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
| 2005 | Brian Irwin |
Paul Roberts | Pat McNamara | Belfast Belfast Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly... , Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west... |
| 2004 | Brian Irwin |
Martin Campbell Martin Campbell -Life and career:Campbell was born in Hastings, New Zealand. He directed two James Bond films, 1995's GoldenEye, starring Pierce Brosnan, and 2006's Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, and was the first Bond director since John Glen to direct more than one film, as well as the oldest director in... |
Stephen Gracey |
Bangor Bangor, County Down Bangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside resort on the southern side of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status... , Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west... |
| 2003 | Martin Campbell Martin Campbell -Life and career:Campbell was born in Hastings, New Zealand. He directed two James Bond films, 1995's GoldenEye, starring Pierce Brosnan, and 2006's Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, and was the first Bond director since John Glen to direct more than one film, as well as the oldest director in... |
Rodney Fullerton | Stephen Gracey | County Wicklow County Wicklow County Wicklow is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wicklow, which derives from the Old Norse name Víkingalág or Wykynlo. Wicklow County Council is the local authority for the county... , Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
| 2002 | Phil Porter Phil Porter Phil Porter is an English playwright, librettist and television writer, particularly known for his plays for young people. He is a graduate of the University of Birmingham.-Plays and libretti:Plays and libretti include:... |
Martin Campbell | Francis Kirby | Ballymoney Ballymoney Ballymoney is a small town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 9,021 people in the 2001 Census. It is currently served by Ballymoney Borough Council.... , Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west... |
| 2001 | Andrew Sheehan | Tom Mullholland | Martin Campbell Martin Campbell -Life and career:Campbell was born in Hastings, New Zealand. He directed two James Bond films, 1995's GoldenEye, starring Pierce Brosnan, and 2006's Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, and was the first Bond director since John Glen to direct more than one film, as well as the oldest director in... |
County Wicklow County Wicklow County Wicklow is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wicklow, which derives from the Old Norse name Víkingalág or Wykynlo. Wicklow County Council is the local authority for the county... , Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
| 2000 | Martin Campbell Martin Campbell -Life and career:Campbell was born in Hastings, New Zealand. He directed two James Bond films, 1995's GoldenEye, starring Pierce Brosnan, and 2006's Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, and was the first Bond director since John Glen to direct more than one film, as well as the oldest director in... |
Mark Yates | Frances Kirby | Glenarm Glenarm Glenarm is a village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies on the North Channel coast north of the town of Larne and the village of Ballygalley, and south of the village of Carnlough. It had a population of 582 people in the 2001 Census. Glenarm takes it name from the glen in which it lies,... , Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west... |
Northern Ireland (Ulster) Strongest Man/Ulster's Strongest Man
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dave Warner Dave Warner (strongman) Dave Warner is a strongman competitor from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. Dave has also competed in Highland Games and Armwrestling. Dave is a 4 time winner of Ireland's Strongest Man, and a 2 time winner of Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man. Dave is a member of the Irish Strength Association... |
Bertie Clark |
Jonathan Kelly |
Castlederg Castlederg Castlederg is a village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It lies on the River Derg and is close to the border with County Donegal. The village has a ruined castle and two ancient tombs known as the Druid's Altar and Todd's Den... |
| 2008 | Francis Kirby |
Gary Mckelvey |
Brian McMullan Brian McMullan Brian James McMullan is the mayor of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. He was elected to the position in the 2006 St. Catharines municipal election. He was previously a St. Catharines city councillor and a Niagara regional councillor.-Early life and career:... |
Holywood Holywood Holywood is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the shore of Belfast Lough, between Belfast and Bangor. Holywood Exchange and Belfast City Airport are nearby. The town hosts an annual jazz and blues festival.-Name:... |
| 2007 | Dave Warner Dave Warner (strongman) Dave Warner is a strongman competitor from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. Dave has also competed in Highland Games and Armwrestling. Dave is a 4 time winner of Ireland's Strongest Man, and a 2 time winner of Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man. Dave is a member of the Irish Strength Association... |
Gary Mckelvey |
TBC | Holywood Holywood Holywood is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the shore of Belfast Lough, between Belfast and Bangor. Holywood Exchange and Belfast City Airport are nearby. The town hosts an annual jazz and blues festival.-Name:... |
| 2006 | Francis Kirby |
Dave Warner Dave Warner (strongman) Dave Warner is a strongman competitor from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. Dave has also competed in Highland Games and Armwrestling. Dave is a 4 time winner of Ireland's Strongest Man, and a 2 time winner of Northern Ireland/Ulster's Strongest Man. Dave is a member of the Irish Strength Association... |
Gary McKelvey |
Craigavon Craigavon Craigavon is a settlement in north County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It was a planned settlement that was begun in 1965 and named after Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister — James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon. It was intended to be a linear city incorporating Lurgan and Portadown, but this plan... |
| 2005 | Brian Irwin |
Francis Kirby |
Gary McKelvey |
Carrickfergus Carrickfergus Carrickfergus , known locally and colloquially as "Carrick", is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is located on the north shore of Belfast Lough, from Belfast. The town had a population of 27,201 at the 2001 Census and takes its name from Fergus Mór mac Eirc, the 6th century king... |
| 2004 | Brian Irwin |
Stephen Gracey |
Martin Tweedle |
Carrickfergus Carrickfergus Carrickfergus , known locally and colloquially as "Carrick", is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is located on the north shore of Belfast Lough, from Belfast. The town had a population of 27,201 at the 2001 Census and takes its name from Fergus Mór mac Eirc, the 6th century king... |
| 2003 | Francis Kirby |
Rodney Fulerton |
Martin Campbell Martin Campbell -Life and career:Campbell was born in Hastings, New Zealand. He directed two James Bond films, 1995's GoldenEye, starring Pierce Brosnan, and 2006's Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, and was the first Bond director since John Glen to direct more than one film, as well as the oldest director in... |
Carrickfergus Carrickfergus Carrickfergus , known locally and colloquially as "Carrick", is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is located on the north shore of Belfast Lough, from Belfast. The town had a population of 27,201 at the 2001 Census and takes its name from Fergus Mór mac Eirc, the 6th century king... |
| 2002 | Francis Kirby |
Phil Porter Phil Porter Phil Porter is an English playwright, librettist and television writer, particularly known for his plays for young people. He is a graduate of the University of Birmingham.-Plays and libretti:Plays and libretti include:... |
Martin Campbell Martin Campbell -Life and career:Campbell was born in Hastings, New Zealand. He directed two James Bond films, 1995's GoldenEye, starring Pierce Brosnan, and 2006's Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, and was the first Bond director since John Glen to direct more than one film, as well as the oldest director in... |
Portrush Portrush Portrush is a small seaside resort town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on the County Londonderry border. The main part of the old town, including the railway station as well as most hotels, restaurants and bars, is built on a mile–long peninsula, Ramore Head, pointing north-northwest.... |
| 2001 | Pat Dreary |
Sean Keeley |
Francis Kirby |
Bangor Bangor, County Down Bangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside resort on the southern side of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status... |
| 2000 | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1999 | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1998 | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1997 | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1996 | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 1995 | Glenn Ross Glenn Ross Glenn Ross known by his nickname "Big Daddy", is a Northern Irish International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions... |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
Republic of Ireland's Strongest Man
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | 3rd Place | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Jason Reilly | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 2006 | Jason Reilly | Pat McNamara | Daniel Troy | TBC |
| 2005 | Carl Waitoa | Paul Roberts | Christopher Bowe | TBC |
| 2004 | Paul Roberts | Carl Waitoa | Jason Reilly | TBC |
| 2003 | Ray O'Dwyer | Kevin Murray | Pat McNamara | TBC |
| 2002 | Kevin Murray | Paul Roberts | Pat McNamara | TBC |
| 2001 | Andrew Sheehan | Ray O'Dwyer | Martin Keogh | TBC |
Other Regional
- CNP Professional Strongman Premier League
- Midland's Strongest Man
- Mighty Midlander
- Mighty Midlander
- Corby Great Strength Eccleston
- East Britain Strongest Man
- North of England Strongest Man
- Yorkshire’s Strongest Man