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 practised in modern strongman competitions, such as World's Strongest Man and International Federation of Strength Athletes (IFSA) sponsored events. However, the traditional events still are popularly contested events today. In the more modern phenomenon that is the World's Strongest Man and its associated competitions, the United Kingdom and Ireland remain well represented with Glenn Ross, Terry Hollands, Eddie Hall and John Ryan Cappalahan, with regular appearances at world finals, and with three men having won the title of World's Strongest Man, as well as Shane Davis Cappalahan appearing in eight final events.

History

See also Highland games 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.[1]

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.".[2] Other notable names in this genre were Bert Assirati, Launceston Elliot, Edward Aston, and William Pullum. Others emerged in the twentieth century as well. Notably, David Prowse was initially famous in 1964 for his lifting the famed 785 pounds (356 kg) Dinnie Stones, the first man to do so since Donald Dinnie himself a century earlier.[3] 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 Laurence Shahlaei 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.

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

2020s

Year Britain's Strongest Man UK Strongest Man WSM invitees
2022 Scotland Tom Stoltman (2) England Paul Smith Adam Bishop
Mark Felix
Andy Black
Gavin Bilton
Luke Stoltman
Shane Flowers
2021 Scotland Tom Stoltman Wales Gavin Bilton (2) Adam Bishop
Mark Felix
Graham Hicks
Terry Hollands
Gavin Bilton
Luke Richardson
Luke Stoltman
2020 Wales Adam Bishop Wales Gavin Bilton Luke Richardson
Adam Bishop
Terry Hollands
Pa O'Dwyer
Mark Felix
Graham Hicks
Luke Stoltman
Tom Stoltman

2010s

Year Britain's Strongest Man UK Strongest Man WSM invitees
2019 England Graham Hicks Scotland Paul Benton Adam Bishop
Mark Felix
Zake Muluzi
Laurence Shahlaei
Luke Stoltman
Tom Stoltman
2018 England Eddie Hall (5) Republic of Ireland Pa O'Dwyer Adam Bishop
Mark Felix
Graham Hicks
Terry Hollands
Laurence Shahlaei
Paul Smith
Luke Stoltman
2017 England Eddie Hall (4) England Laurence Shahlaei Mark Felix
Eddie Hall
Terry Hollands
Laurence Shahlaei
Luke Stoltman
Tom Stoltman
2016 England Eddie Hall (3) England Eddie Hall (6) Adam Bishop
Mark Felix
Charlie Gough
Eddie Hall
Terry Hollands
Laurence Shahlaei
Luke Stoltman
2015 England Eddie Hall (2) England Eddie Hall (5) Adam Bishop
Mark Felix
Eddie Hall
Graham Hicks
Laurence Shahlaei
2014 England Eddie Hall England Eddie Hall (4) Eddie Hall
Graham Hicks
Ben Kelsey
Terry Hollands
Laurence Shahlaei
2013 England Laurence Shahlaei (2) England Eddie Hall (3) Mark Felix
Eddie Hall
Graham Hicks
Terry Hollands
Lloyd Renals
Laurence Shahlaei
2012 England Laurence Shahlaei England Eddie Hall (2) Chris Gearing
Eddie Hall
Graham Hicks
Terry Hollands
Jack McIntosh
Laurence Shahlaei
(injured - withdrew)
2011 Not held England Eddie Hall Mark Felix
Rob Frampton
Terry Hollands
Jack McIntosh
Laurence Shahlaei
2010 Not held Northern Ireland Glenn Ross (5) Mark Felix
Terry Hollands
Darren Sadler
Laurence Shahlaei
Mark Westaby
Reserve: Rob Frampton

2000s

Year Britain's Strongest Man UK Strongest Man Britain's Most Powerful Man UK Championship (IFSA)/
British Championships (IFSA)
WSM invitees
2009 Not held England Jimmy Marku England Paul Carter Not held Laurence Shahlaei
Terry Hollands
Mark Felix
Jimmy Marku
Darren Sadler
2008 England Jimmy Marku Northern Ireland Glenn Ross (4) Not held Not held Laurence Shahlaei
Terry Hollands
Mark Felix
Jimmy Marku
Oli Thompson
2007 England Terry Hollands Northern Ireland Glenn Ross (3) England Jay Hughes Not held Darren Sadler
Terry Hollands
Mark Felix
Jimmy Marku
Mark Westaby
2006 England Oli Thompson Northern Ireland Glenn Ross (2) Not held Not held Darren Sadler
Terry Hollands
Mark Felix
2005 England Mick Gosling England Terry Hollands Not held England Mark Felix Brian Irwin
Terry Hollands
Mick Gosling
Carl Waitoa (rep. NZL)
2004 England Richard Gosling (2) Northern Ireland Glenn Ross Not held Not held Adrian Rollinson
2003 England Richard Gosling Not held Not held Not held Adrian Rollinson
Eddy Ellwood
Carl Broomfield
Glenn Ross
Richard Gosling
2002 England Marc Iliffe Not held Not held Not held Stuart Murray
Gregor Edmunds
Marc Illiffe
David Warner
Mick Gosling
2001 Northern Ireland Glenn Ross (3) England Steve Brooks Not held Not held Glenn Ross
Rob Dixon
Marc Illiffe
Adrian Rollinson
Andrew Raynes
2000 Northern Ireland Glenn Ross (2) England Richard Gosling (2) Not held Not held Glenn Ross
Rob Dixon
Brian Bell
Adrian Rollinson

1990s

Year Britain's Strongest Man British Muscle Power Championship UK Strongest Man UK Championship (IFSA)/
British Championships (IFSA)
UK Strongman Docklands Challenge WSM invitees
1999 Northern Ireland Glenn Ross Not held England Richard Gosling Not held England Bill Pittuck Glenn Ross
Bill Pittuck
Steve Brooks
Lee Bowers
Jamie Barr
1998 England Jamie Reeves (4) England Russ Bradley (2) England Adrian Smith (3) Not held England Russ Bradley Glenn Ross
Russ Bradley
Frazer Tranter
Lee Bowers
Jamie Barr
1997 England Rob Dixon England Russ Bradley England Adrian Smith (2) Scotland Stuart Murray England Adam Waldron Robert Weir
Russ Bradley
Brian Bell
1996 England Russ Bradley England Jamie Reeves (2) England Graham Mullins Not held Not held Brian Bell
Bill Pittuck
Forbes Cowan
1995 Scotland Forbes Cowan (2) Wales Gary Taylor England Dave Miles Not held Not held Gary Taylor
Bill Pittuck
Forbes Cowan
1994 England Bill Pittuck England Jamie Reeves England Tommy Smith Not held Not held Forbes Cowan
Gary Taylor
1993 Scotland Forbes Cowan Scotland Forbes Cowan England Bill Pittuck Not held Not held Gary Taylor
1992 Jamie Reeves England Mark Higgins (4) England Adrian Smith Not held Not held Gary Taylor
Jamie Reeves
1991 Wales Gary Taylor England Mark Higgins (3) Not held Not held Not held Gary Taylor
1990 England Adrian Smith England Mark Higgins (2) Not held Not held Not held Adrian Smith

1979 and 1980s

Year Britain's Strongest Man British Muscle Power Championship Britain's Most Powerful Man WSM invitees
1989 England Jamie Reeves (2) England Tom Hawk Not held Jamie Reeves
1988 England Jamie Reeves
John Smith's Trial of Strength
England Mark Higgins Not held Jamie Reeves
1987 Not held England Geoff Capes (2) Not held No WSM
1986 Not held England Geoff Capes England Pete Tancred Geoff Capes
1985 Not held Not held Not held Geoff Capes
1984 England Allan Crossley Not held Not held Geoff Capes
1983 England Geoff Capes (3) Not held Not held Geoff Capes
1982 England Richard Slaney (2) Not held Not held Geoff Capes
1981 England Geoff Capes (2) Not held Not held Geoff Capes
1980 England Richard Slaney Not held Not held Geoff Capes
1979 England Geoff Capes Not held Not held Geoff Capes

Pan-British Isles

Britain's Strongest Man

British Championships (IFSA)

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location
2005England Mark FelixEngland Oli ThompsonEngland Andrew 'Stumpy' Raynes TBC

UK Strongest Man

Others

UK Championship (IFSA)
Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location
1997Scotland Stuart MurrayEngland Steve BrooksEngland Russ Bradley TBC
Britain's Most Powerful Man
Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location
2009England Paul CarterEngland Chris GearingEngland Paul Wood TBC
2007England Jay HughesEngland Adam TownsendEngland Paul Wood TBC
1986Jersey Pete TancredEngland Peter DavisEngland Joe Walker TBC
UK Strongman Docklands Challenge
Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location
1999England Bill PittuckEngland Andy BoltonNorthern Ireland Glenn RossEngland Peacock Gym, Canning Town, London
1998England Russ BradleyEngland Frazer TranterEngland TBCEngland Peacock Gym, Canning Town, London
1997England Adam WaldronEngland Steve WinterEngland Frazer TranterEngland Peacock Gym, Canning Town, London
British Muscle Power Championship
Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location
1998England Russ BradleyEngland Lee BowersFaroe Islands Regin Vagadal TBC
1997England Russ Bradley TBC TBC TBC
1996Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC
1995Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC
1994Austria Manfred Hoeberl (Guest)Scotland Jamie BarrScotland Forbes Cowan TBC
1993Scotland Forbes Cowan TBC TBC TBC
1992England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBC
1991England Paul Lupton TBC TBC TBC
1990England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBC
1989England Mark HigginsEngland Adrian SmithScotland Ian Murray TBC
1988England Mark Higgins TBC TBC TBC
1987England Geoff CapesEngland Jamie ReevesEngland Mark HigginsScotland Scotland
1986England Geoff Capes TBC TBC TBC

Team Competitions

Year Champions Runners-Up 3rd Place Location
2007England Shawn Kenny & Martin JonesEngland Lee Bowers & Paul CaterEngland Paul Amor & Keith Garrett
2008England Laurence Shahlaei & Rob FramptonEngland Paul Cater & Rich GorvinEngland Dale Norris & Martin Jones
2009England Enzo Martino & JayEngland Jay Hughes & Chris GearingEngland Lee Bowers & Liam O'Sullivan
2011England Graham Hicks & James WilmotEngland Ashley Smith & Freddy HickEngland Phill Wooton and Will Egan Swindon

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)

National and Regional

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.[4] 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 Man, 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.[5][6]

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location Promoter
2023[7]EnglandLuke RichardsonEngland Kane FrancisEngland Patrick HaynesEngland The Dome, DoncasterGiants Live
2022EnglandPaul SmithEngland Andrew FlynnEngland Lewis PackhamEngland Haliwell Jones Stadium, WarringtonUKSC
2022EnglandRyan BennetEngland Ben WilliamsEnglandKane FrancisEngland Liverpool Exhibition Center, LiverpoolGiants Live
2021EnglandPaul SmithEnglandSam DuffyEnglandLewis PackhamEngland Haliwell Jones Stadium, WarringtonUKSC
2021EnglandShane FlowersEngland Ryan OldfieldEngland Kevin ColisEngland Liverpool Exhibition Center, LiverpoolGiants Live
2020EnglandPaul Smith TBC TBC TBCUKSC
2018EnglandSean LoganEngland Phil Roberts TBC TBCUKSC
2017EnglandPhil Roberts TBC TBC TBCUKSC
2016EnglandPaul Smith TBC TBC TBCUKSC
2014EnglandBen KelseyEnglandAdam BishopEnglandChris GearingEngland Northwood Stadium, Stoke-on-TrentUKSC
2013EnglandEddie HallEnglandBen KelseyEnglandTom ShawEngland Reading, BerkshireUKSC
2012EnglandPaul CarterEnglandMike WoodsEnglandAdam BishopEngland Long Marston, Stratford-upon-AvonElite
2012EnglandChris GearingEnglandGary GardenerEnglandMark LawsonEngland Aylesford, KentUKSC
2011EnglandLloyd RenalsEnglandMike WoodsEnglandMark LawsonEngland Billingham, TeessideElite
2011EnglandEddie HallEnglandTom ShawEnglandRob DrennanEngland Colchester, EssexUKSC
2010EnglandEddie HallEnglandJay HughesEnglandPaul AmorEngland Billingham, Teesside[8]Elite
2010EnglandDean SlaterEnglandGary GardenerEnglandRob FramptonEnglandUKSC
2009England Laurence ShahlaeiEngland Mark WestabyEngland Alex CullettoEngland Lichfield[8]Elite/UKSC
2009[9]England Terry HollandsEngland Mark FelixEngland Darren SadlerEngland Doncaster DomeColin Bryce/WSM qualifier
2008England Jimmy MarkuEngland Dave McAneneyEngland Spencer Hyland Lichfield[8]Elite/UKSC
2007England Jimmy MarkuEngland Jay HughesEngland Rob Frampton Lichfield[8]Elite/UKSC
2006England Jimmy MarkuEngland Dave MeerEngland Simon R Flint Stoke-on-Trent[8] Elite/UKSC
2005England Adam TownsendEngland Terry HollandsEngland Simon Morton Stoke-on-Trent[8]Elite/UKSC
2005England Eddy EllwoodEngland Mark FelixEngland Oli Thompson Sheffield StadiumIFSA
2004England Eddy EllwoodEngland Andrew 'Stumpy' RaynesEngland Mark Felix TBCTBC
2003England Eddy EllwoodEngland Bill PittuckEngland Richard Gosling TBCTBC
2002England Bill PittuckEngland Mick GoslingEngland Ade Rollinson TBCTBC
2001England Bill PittuckEngland Steve BrooksEngland Andrew 'Stumpy' Raynes TBCTBC
2000 TBC TBC TBC TBCTBC
1999 TBC TBC TBC TBCTBC
1998 TBC TBC TBC TBCTBC
1997England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBCTBC
1996England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBCTBC
1995England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBCTBC
1994England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBCTBC
1993England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBCTBC
1992England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBCTBC
1991England Bill Pittuck TBC TBC TBCTBC
1990England Adrian Smith TBC TBC TBCTBC
1989England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBCTBC
1988England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBCTBC
1987England Jamie Reeves TBC TBC TBCTBC

Scotland's Strongest Man

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location Promoter
2022Scotland Louis JackMalawi Zake MuluziScotland Connor CurranScotland TBCGiants Live
2022Scotland Louis JackScotland Chris BeethamScotland Callum CrozierScotland TBCUKSC
2021Scotland Louis JackScotland Stuart GrahamScotland Charlie LittleScotland TBCUKSC
2021Scotland Andy BlackScotland Michael WilsonMalawi Zake MuluziScotland TBCGiants Live
2020No Contest No Contest due to the COVID-19 pandemic UKSC
2019 Scotland Tom Stoltman Scotland Luke Stoltman Scotland John Pollock Scotland SEC Centre, Glasgow
2018 Scotland Tom Stoltman Scotland Luke Stoltman Malawi Zake Muluzi Scotland SEC Centre, Glasgow
2017 Scotland Luke Stoltman Scotland Tom Stoltman Scotland Paul Benton Scotland David Keswick athletic centre, Dumfries
2016 Scotland Luke Stoltman Scotland Tom Stoltman Scotland Paul Benton Scotland David Keswick athletic centre, Dumfries
2015Scotland Luke StoltmanScotland Tom StoltmanMalawi Zake MuluziScotland TBC
2014Scotland Luke StoltmanScotland Stephen CherrieScotland Thomas Parkes TBC
2013Scotland Luke StoltmanScotland John HuttonScotland Mark Hunter TBC
2012Scotland Ken NowickiScotland Stephen Cherrie TBC TBC
2011Scotland Stephen CherrieScotland John HuttonScotland Ewan Cameron TBC
2010Scotland Chris InnesScotland Stephen CherrieScotland Stuart Murray TBC
2009Scotland Chris Innes TBC TBC TBC
2008Scotland Chris Innes Ewan Cameron TBC TBC
2007Scotland Chris InnesScotland Andy CairneyScotland Louis McLean TBC
2006Scotland Jamie BarrScotland Andy CairneyScotland Raymond Christie TBC
2005Scotland Brian TurnerScotland Jamie BarrScotland Stuart Murray TBC
2004Scotland Paul PorteousScotland Brian TurnerScotland Stuart Murray TBC
2003Scotland Forbes CowanScotland Paul PorteousScotland Gregor Edmunds TBC
2002Scotland Gregor EdmundsScotland Forbes CowanScotland Brian Bell TBC
2001Scotland Jamie Barr TBC TBC TBC
2000Scotland Jamie Barr TBC TBC TBC
1999Scotland Jamie Barr TBC TBC TBC
1998Scotland Brian Bell TBC TBC TBC
1997 No Contest No Contest No Contest No Contest
1996Scotland Forbes Cowan TBC TBC TBC
1995Scotland Forbes Cowan TBC TBC TBC
1994Scotland Jamie Barr TBC TBC TBC
1993Scotland Forbes Cowan TBC TBC TBC
1992Scotland Forbes Cowan TBC TBC TBC
1991Scotland Iain Murray TBC TBC TBC
1990Scotland Brian Bell TBC TBC TBC
1989Scotland Iain Murray TBC TBC TBC
1988Scotland Iain Murray TBC TBC TBC
1987Scotland Iain Murray TBC TBC TBC

Wales' Strongest Man

2013 saw the first ever televised event for Wales' Strongest Man taken place at Haven Prestahaven Sands in Prestatyn North Wales as detailed here .[10] Unlike other Wales' Strongest Man events promoter Richard Foster from STROM and sponsors First Protein, Ultimate Strongman Glenn Ross creator of UK's Strongest Man, British Strongman a forum run for the strongman community, worked together top bring Wales' Strongest Man into the public eye. Supported by the VXG Strongman Team with Ricky Perkins refereeing the event alongside Les Wiltshire representing Superior Strongman. This years prizes included USN Supplements, Landrover Driving experience and off course recognition for SImon Johnston[11] in retaining the title for a second year along with the top 3 finishers awarded a place at the UK's Strongest Man Masters tour.

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location Promoter
2022Wales David RampleeWales Luke SperdutiWales Mark JeanesWales Cardiff, Wales
2021Wales Gavin BiltonWales Des GahanWales David RampleeWales Llanelli, Wales
2020 No Contest No Contest No Contest No Contest due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019Wales Ben BrunningWales Gavin BiltonWales Matt Diamond TBC
2018Wales Ben BrunningWales Gavin BiltonWales Richard Bessant TBC
2017Wales Ben Brunning TBC TBC TBC
2016 TBC TBC TBC TBC
2015 TBC TBC TBC TBC
2014Wales Simon Johnston TBC TBC TBC
2013Wales Simon JohnstonWales Owen LewisWales Nathan LlewellynWales Prestatyn, Wales
2012Wales Simon JohnstonWales Kelvin GardnerWales Rob Bush TBC
2011Wales Richard SmithWales Martin JonesWales Emil HodzivicWales Cardiff, Wales
2010Wales Dale NorrisWales Richard SmithWales Owen LewisWales Cardiff, Wales
2007Wales Jamie RedwoodWales Mike WilliamsWales Ross Stone TBC
2006Wales Dale NorrisWales Ross StoneWales Mike Williams TBC
2005Wales Dale NorrisWales Michael WilliamsWales Walid El Hind TBC
2004Wales Dean BoltWales Adrian W Davies TBC TBC
2003Wales Christian ClayWales Adrian W DaviesWales Dean Bolt TBC
2002Wales Christian ClayWales Dean BoltWales Adrian W Davies TBC
2001Wales Christian Clay TBC TBC TBC
2000Wales Christian Clay TBC TBC TBC
1999Wales Christian Clay TBC TBC TBC
1998 TBC TBC TBC TBC
1997Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC
1996Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC
1995Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC
1994Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC
1993Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC
1992Wales Robin McBryde[12] TBC TBC TBC
1991Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC
1990Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC
1989Wales Gary Taylor TBC TBC TBC

Ireland's Strongest Man

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location Promoter
2022Republic of Ireland Shaun DiverRepublic of Ireland Cillein GroomRepublic of Ireland Matthew McCoyRepublic of Ireland Field Stadium, Limerick
2021Republic of Ireland Pa O'DwyerRepublic of Ireland Cillein GroomRepublic of Ireland David JonesNorthern Ireland Bangor, Northern Ireland
2020Republic of Ireland Matthew McCoyRepublic of Ireland Matthew McKeeganRepublic of Ireland Ivan Gannon TBC
2019Republic of Ireland Pa O'DwyerNorthern Ireland Jonathan KellyNorthern Ireland Chris McNaghten TBC
2018Republic of Ireland Pa O'DwyerRepublic of Ireland Daniel GannonRepublic of Ireland Ivan GannonNorthern Ireland Bangor, Northern Ireland
2017Republic of Ireland Pa O'DwyerRepublic of Ireland Matthew McCoyRepublic of Ireland Gavin RedmondNorthern Ireland Armagh, Northern Ireland
2016 TBC TBC TBC TBC
2015 TBC TBC TBC TBC
2014 TBC TBC TBC TBC
2013 TBC TBC TBC TBC
2012Republic of Ireland James FennellyRepublic of Ireland TBCRepublic of Ireland TBCRepublic of Ireland Kilmore Quay, Ireland
2011Northern Ireland Jonathan KellyRepublic of Ireland Paul RobertsRepublic of Ireland Richard LooneyNorthern Ireland Derry City, Northern Ireland
2010Republic of Ireland James FennellyNorthern Ireland Jonathan KellyRepublic of Ireland Eoin ShanahanIsle of Man Isle of Man
2009Northern Ireland Dave WarnerRepublic of Ireland James FennellyRepublic of Ireland Eoin ShanahanNorthern Ireland Lisburn, Northern Ireland
2008Northern Ireland Dave WarnerNorthern Ireland Gary MckelveyRepublic of Ireland James FennellyRepublic of Ireland Drogheda, Ireland
2007Northern Ireland Dave WarnerNorthern Ireland Gary MckelveyNorthern Ireland Brian McMullanNorthern Ireland Armagh, Northern Ireland
2006Northern Ireland Dave WarnerNorthern Ireland Gary MckelveyNorthern Ireland Nigel TroyRepublic of Ireland Letterkenny, Ireland
2005Northern Ireland Brian IrwinRepublic of Ireland Paul RobertsRepublic of Ireland Pat McNamaraNorthern Ireland Belfast, Northern Ireland
2004Northern Ireland Brian IrwinRepublic of Ireland Martin CampbellNorthern Ireland Stephen GraceyNorthern Ireland Bangor, Northern Ireland
2003Republic of Ireland Martin CampbellRepublic of Ireland Rodney FullertonRepublic of Ireland Stephen GraceyRepublic of Ireland County Wicklow, Ireland
2002Republic of Ireland Phil PorterRepublic of Ireland Martin CampbellRepublic of Ireland Francis KirbyNorthern Ireland Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
2001Republic of Ireland Andrew SheehanRepublic of Ireland Tom MulhollandRepublic of Ireland Martin CampbellRepublic of Ireland County Wicklow, Ireland
2000Republic of Ireland Martin CampbellRepublic of Ireland Mark YatesRepublic of Ireland Frances KirbyNorthern Ireland Glenarm, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland (Ulster) Strongest Man/Ulster's Strongest Man

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location Promoter
2009Northern Ireland Dave WarnerNorthern Ireland Bertie ClarkNorthern Ireland Jonathan KellyNorthern Ireland Castlederg
2008Northern Ireland Francis KirbyNorthern Ireland Gary MckelveyNorthern Ireland Brian McMullanNorthern Ireland Holywood
2007Northern Ireland Dave WarnerNorthern Ireland Gary Mckelvey TBCNorthern Ireland Holywood
2006Northern Ireland Francis KirbyNorthern Ireland Dave WarnerNorthern Ireland Gary McKelveyNorthern Ireland Craigavon
2005Northern Ireland Brian IrwinNorthern Ireland Francis KirbyNorthern Ireland Gary McKelveyNorthern Ireland Carrickfergus
2004Northern Ireland Brian IrwinNorthern Ireland Stephen GraceyNorthern Ireland Martin TweedleNorthern Ireland Carrickfergus
2003Northern Ireland Francis KirbyNorthern Ireland Rodney FulertonNorthern Ireland Martin CampbellNorthern Ireland Carrickfergus
2002Northern Ireland Francis KirbyNorthern Ireland Phil PorterNorthern Ireland Martin CampbellNorthern Ireland Portrush
2001Northern Ireland Patrick DeeryNorthern Ireland Sean KeeleyNorthern Ireland Francis KirbyNorthern Ireland Bangor
2000Northern Ireland Glenn Ross TBC TBC TBC
1999Northern Ireland Glenn Ross TBC TBC TBC
1998Northern Ireland Glenn Ross TBC TBC TBC
1997Northern Ireland Glenn Ross TBC TBC TBC
1996Northern Ireland Glenn Ross TBC TBC TBC
1995Northern Ireland Glenn Ross TBC TBC TBC

Republic of Ireland's Strongest Man

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location Promoter
2012Republic of Ireland James FennellyPaul RobertsNicky Whelan TBC
2011Republic of Ireland James FennellyKeith MaherNicky Whelan TBC
2010Republic of Ireland James FennellyMartin GallenEoin ShanahanRepublic of Ireland Cork
2009Republic of Ireland James FennellyDaniel GannonEoin Shanahan TBC
2008Republic of Ireland Jason ReillyDaniel GannonRoss Tweedy TBC
2007Republic of Ireland Jason Reilly TBC TBC TBC
2006Republic of Ireland Jason ReillyRepublic of Ireland Pat McNamaraRepublic of Ireland Daniel Troy TBC
2005Republic of Ireland Carl WaitoaRepublic of Ireland Paul RobertsRepublic of Ireland Christopher Bowe TBC
2004Republic of Ireland Paul RobertsRepublic of Ireland Carl WaitoaRepublic of Ireland Jason Reilly TBC
2003Republic of Ireland Ray O'DwyerRepublic of Ireland Kevin MurrayRepublic of Ireland Pat McNamara TBC
2002Republic of Ireland Kevin MurrayRepublic of Ireland Paul RobertsRepublic of Ireland Pat McNamara TBC
2001Republic of Ireland Andrew SheehanRepublic of Ireland Ray O'DwyerRepublic of Ireland 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

See also

References

  1. Crieff Highland Gathering Archived 3 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  2. www.oldtimestrongman.com
  3. British Strongmen Archived 13 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Shahlaei is England's strongest
  5. Elite strongman promotions statement released on ukstrongman.proboards.com
  6. Elite strongman promotions statement released on muscletalk.co.uk
  7. 2023 England’s Strongest Man Results
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 BBC News Eddy Hall wins England's Strongest Man 2010 contest
  9. Strongman Results from David Horne's world of grip
  10. Simon Johnston First Protein Athlete, defends title at Prestahaven Sands North Wales
  11. Simon Johnston
  12. "Wales team to face France". 12 March 2001.
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