2015 World's Strongest Man


The 2015 World's Strongest Man was the 38th edition of the World's Strongest Man competition. It took place in Putrajaya, Malaysia from April 19 to 26. The competition was won by Brian Shaw of the United States for the third time, with defending champion Žydrūnas Savickas of Lithuania second and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson of Iceland third.

Heat Results

Each qualifying heat consisted of six competitors and six events. Unlike previous years, the final heats event, the Atlas Stones, was worth double points. After the six events, the top two competitors from each heat will qualify for the final.

Finals Events Results

Event 1: Super Yoke

  • Weight:
  • Course Length:
  • Time Limit: 60 seconds
#NameNationalityTimeEvent PtsOverall Pts
1Hafþór Júlíus BjörnssonIceland

Event 2: Deadlift

#NameNationalityRepetitionsEvent PtsOverall Pts
1Brian ShawUnited States

Event 3: Truck Pull

#NameNationalityDistanceEvent PtsOverall Pts
1Brian ShawUnited Statesconvert|23.84|m|

Event 4: Power Stairs

  • Weight: Three weights at each
  • Time Limit: 60 seconds
  • Each weight must be carried up 5 steps
#NameNationalityTimeEvent PtsOverall Pts
1Žydrūnas SavickasLithuania

Event 5: Max Log Press

  • Opening Weight:
#NameNationalityWeight LiftedEvent PtsOverall Pts
1Žydrūnas SavickasLithuaniaconvert|205|kg|

Event 6: Atlas Stones

  • Weight: 5 stones ranging from
  • Time Limit: 60 seconds
#NameNationalityTimeEvent PtsOverall Pts
1Brian ShawUnited States