Topic: [Strongman] 2022 World’s Strongest Man - page 2. (Read 171 times)
I am very surprised that this sport is not getting it's deserved recognition and publicity. This is because the world strongest man sports have been around for decades. Infact it is older than some sports that have gained more reputation. I am sure WSM as a sports or enternment is going through some challenges that is really hindering it's progress and advancement. Like thenineclub observed it might be because of nepotism and leadership problems. The WSM leadership board need to adopt democratic tenants that would make the system open to new ideas.
In the wake of WSM 2022, some accusations against the head of WSM and Giants Live Colin Bryce were made public by the head of the rival World Ultimate Strongman revealing a conversation with top strongman athlete Luke Stoltman where some offers of nepotism and corruption were put forward. I personally am not surprised because Bryce and WSM are stuck in the last century and are more hurting the sport than helping it transition to a more modern and recognized sport.
It's that time of the year, the world's strongest athletes are days away from testing their skills.
Where: Sacramento, USA.
When: May 24-29, 2022.
Where to watch: Nowhere really, WSM has a business model stuck in the 1980s, so the best way to check results is a spreadsheet on the r/strongman Reddit thread (until videos get released).
Athletes:
Mitchell Hooper (Canada)
Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine)
Rob Kearney (USA)
Gabriel Peña (Mexico)
Kelvin de Ruiter (Netherlands)
Kim Ujarak (Greenland)
Maxime Boudreault (Canada)
Mark Felix (UK)
Pa O’Dwyer (Ireland)
Shane Flowers (UK)
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf (Australia)
Bobby Thompson (USA)
Aivars Smaukstelis (Latvia)
Adam Bishop (UK)
Evan Singleton (USA)
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted (Iceland)
Konstantine Janashia (Georgia)
Trey Mitchell (USA)
Mika Törrö (Finland)
Peiman Maheripourehir (Iran)
Luke Stoltman (UK)
Brian Shaw (USA)
Tom Stoltman (UK) — Reigning WSM Champion
Gabriel Rheaume (Canada)
Martins Licis (USA)
Gavin Bilton (UK)
Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine)
Kevin Faires (USA)
Nedžmin Ambešković (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Grzegorz Szymański (Poland)
You can also take a look at the athlete rundown on Big Loz's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BigLozOfficial
Where: Sacramento, USA.
When: May 24-29, 2022.
Where to watch: Nowhere really, WSM has a business model stuck in the 1980s, so the best way to check results is a spreadsheet on the r/strongman Reddit thread (until videos get released).
Athletes:
Mitchell Hooper (Canada)
Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine)
Rob Kearney (USA)
Gabriel Peña (Mexico)
Kelvin de Ruiter (Netherlands)
Kim Ujarak (Greenland)
Maxime Boudreault (Canada)
Mark Felix (UK)
Pa O’Dwyer (Ireland)
Shane Flowers (UK)
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf (Australia)
Bobby Thompson (USA)
Aivars Smaukstelis (Latvia)
Adam Bishop (UK)
Evan Singleton (USA)
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted (Iceland)
Konstantine Janashia (Georgia)
Trey Mitchell (USA)
Mika Törrö (Finland)
Peiman Maheripourehir (Iran)
Luke Stoltman (UK)
Brian Shaw (USA)
Tom Stoltman (UK) — Reigning WSM Champion
Gabriel Rheaume (Canada)
Martins Licis (USA)
Gavin Bilton (UK)
Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine)
Kevin Faires (USA)
Nedžmin Ambešković (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Grzegorz Szymański (Poland)
You can also take a look at the athlete rundown on Big Loz's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BigLozOfficial
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