Strongman Superstar Tom Stoltman Gears Up for 2024 World’s Strongest Man Showdown
Two-time reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) titleholder Tom “The Albatross” Stoltman recently completed his final training session before the highly anticipated 2024 WSM competition, set to take place on May 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Following a runner-up finish to Mitchell Hooper in last year’s event, the determined 28-year-old Stoltman is laser-focused on reclaiming the crown and becoming only the seventh athlete in history to win the WSM title at least three times, tying the legendary Bill Kazmaier’s record.
Stoltman, who hails from Invergordon, UK, draws consistent motivation from training alongside his brother and two-time Europe’s Strongest Man, Luke Stoltman. While Luke is currently engaged in competition, Tom has been putting in the hard yards solo at the Stoltman Strength Centre.
Stoltman’s 2024 WSM preparation has centered around three key events:
- The Sandbag Steeplechase
- Yoke Walk
- Atlas Stones
In the Sandbag Steeplechase, he completed a series of reps using progressively heavier sandbags, topping out at an impressive 180 kilograms by mistake.
“The Yoke Walk, a staple in Stoltman’s training regimen, sees him regularly shouldering 400-kilogram loads, often training alongside his brother Luke to push each other to new heights.”
And in the iconic Atlas Stones event, the reigning world record holder seamlessly lifts a 210-kilogram stone to a platform for 10 grueling repetitions.
With Martins Licis, Mateusz Kieliszkowski, and Oleksii Novikov all sidelined, the stage is set for an epic showdown between Stoltman and reigning WSM champion Mitchell Hooper. However, as in any Strongman competition, the unpredictable nature of the sport means a surprise contender could emerge and shake up the leaderboard in Myrtle Beach.
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