2022 World’s Strongest Man Day 2 Recap and Results

Amidst ongoing triple-digit temperatures in Sacramento, CA, the aggressive warmth of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) continues to cost alongside. 

On Day 1, the 30-person roster of elite strongmen tried the Loading Race and Deadlift Ladder throughout the Qualifying Spherical. On Wednesday, Might 25, 2022 — throughout the second day of the Qualifying Spherical — the remaining opponents had the duty of pulling a Volkswagen Bug within the Automotive Stroll and utilizing their overhead strength to try to thrive within the Log Lift. 

The following outcomes have been terrific to look at because the competitors builds towards the weekend’s Finals. Right here’s the place the general leaderboard stands after Day 2 of the 2022 WSM, together with a brief recap of the athletes’ performances in each occasions. 

2022 WSM Leaderboard — Day 2

2022 WSM Day 2

Wednesday was the right time to unveil the Automotive Stroll and Log Elevate — two traditional WSM occasions. Right here’s how the opponents fared, and what it’d imply for a few of them shifting ahead. 

Automotive Stroll Outcomes

The athletes stepped inside a roofless, hollowed-out automobile constructed round a Yoke bar. For this occasion, they needed to carry the 430-kilogram (950-pound) car 20 meters (66 ft) as quick as they may. 

With a 9.86-second run, Evan Singleton had the quickest time of all opponents on the Automotive Stroll. In the meantime, Rob Kearney turned in a blazing 11.63-second end, and newcomer Mitchell Hooper blitzed the occasion in 11.64 seconds to proceed his incredible WSM debut. 

Notice: Sadly, Shane Flowers withdrew attributable to an obvious foot or ankle damage sustained throughout the Loading Race on Day 1. Whereas he confirmed the grit of a champion in finishing yesterday’s Deadlift Ladder as effectively, he was unable to proceed competing on Day 2 and has withdrawn from his first look on the WSM.

Group 1

1. Tom Stoltman — 0:14.65s
2. Gabriel Rhéaume — 0:16.44s
3. Kevin Faires — 0:19.32s
4. Aivars Šmaukstelis — 0:19.91s
5. Andy Black — 0:32.71s
6. Manuel Angulo — 1:00.00s

Group 2

1. Mitchell Hooper — 0:11.64s
2. Mark Felix — 0:13.96s
3. Bobby Thompson — 0:16.05s
4. Konstantine Janashia — 0:18.16s
5. Brian Shaw — 0:19.97s
6. Gabriel Peña — 18.90m (Didn’t end course)

Group 3

1. Rob Kearney — 0:11.63s
2. Grzegorz Szymanski — 0:14.26s
3. Oleksii Novikov — 0:15.23s
4. Trey Mitchell — 0:19.24s
5. Adam Bishop — 0:23.38s
6. Mika Törrö — 9.50m (Didn’t end course)

Group 4

1. Pavlo Kordiyaka — 0:12.92s
2. Martins Licis — 0:18.93s
3. Gavin Bilton — 0:23.67s
4. Maxime Boudreault — 0:49.28s
5. Nedžmin Ambešković — 13.60m (Didn’t end course)
6. Shane Flowers — Withdrawn

Group 5

1. Evan Singleton — 0:09.86s
2. Luke Stoltman — 0:16.65s
3. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 0:29.07s
4. Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 0:41.34s
5. Kelvin De Ruiter — 1:00.00s
6. Kim Ujarak — 11.40m (Didn’t end course)

Log Elevate Outcomes

The Log Elevate made its first look throughout the 1980 WSM contest. On this yr’s occasion, opponents needed to elevate the 145-kilogram (320-pound) log from the bottom to an overhead place for as many reps as potential inside a 75-second time restrict.

Because the temperature bought to 100-plus levels, the log itself took on warmth. It’s right here the place holding the load for the length was a problem for most of the opponents. Occasion organizers had been conserving the log lined in an try to offer shade and make the occasion the same old take a look at of energy somewhat than ache tolerance.

Maxime Boudreault and Luke Stoltman tied for the most effective end on the Log Elevate by urgent 10 reps. Oleksii Novikov, Trey Mitchell, Martin Licis, and Pavlo Kordiyaka weren’t far behind with 9 reps every. 

Group 1

1. Tom Stoltman — 8 reps
2. Kevin Faires — 7 reps
3. Gabriel Rhéaume — 6 rep
4. Aivars Šmaukstelis — 4 reps
5. Andy Black — No reps
6. Manuel Angulo — No reps

Group 2

1. Bobby Thompson — 8 reps
2. Mitchell Hooper — 7 reps
3. Brian Shaw — 7 reps
4. Konstantine Janashia — 5 reps
5. Gabriel Peña — 1 rep
6. Mark Felix — No reps

Group 3

1. Oleksii Novikov — 9 reps
2. Trey Mitchell — 9 reps
3. Adam Bishop — 7 reps
4. Rob Kearney — 6 reps
5. Grzegorz Szymanski — 3 reps
6. Mika Törrö — 2 reps

Group 4

1. Maxime Boudreault — 10 reps
2. Martins Licis — 9 reps
3. Pavlo Kordiyaka — 9 reps
4. Gavin Bilton — 7 reps
5. Nedžmin Ambešković — 2 reps
6. Shane Flowers — Withdrawn

Group 5

1. Luke Stoltman — 10 reps
2. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted — 8 reps
3. Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 7 reps
4. Kim Ujarak — 6 reps
5. Kelvin De Ruiter — 1 rep
6. Evan Singleton — 1 rep

Day 3 Is Subsequent

Because the competitors inches nearer to the weekend’s Finals, the depth will possible solely enhance. With readability in some teams already carved out, the ultimate day of qualifying on Thursday ought to make for a good end. These on the borderline nonetheless making an attempt to qualify will want each level they’ll get.

On Day 3, the entire athletes should maintain a wrecking ball so long as potential within the Wrecking Ball Maintain. Then, this yr’s WSM will see the primary look of the Atlas Stones within the Stone-Off because the athletes battle for the final spots within the Finals. 

A clutch efficiency or two from a few of the sport’s high contenders probably awaits. 

Featured picture: Joe Martinez/World’s Strongest Man