| 2018 World's Ultimate Strongman | |
|---|---|
| Competition information | |
| Dates | 26 October 2018 |
| Venue | Bab Al Shams Arena |
| Location | Dubai |
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Athletes participating | 12 |
| Nations participating | 9 |
| Champion(s) | |
 Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | |
The 2018 World's Ultimate Strongman was the inaugural strongman competition organized by the strength federation 'World's Ultimate Strongman' with the participation of the 12 top strongmen of the world, determining who is the strongest.[1] The competition took place at the Bab Al Shams arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on October 26 and held six brutal events within a single day.
The reigning and defending Iceland’s Strongest Man, Europe's Strongest Man, World's Strongest Man and the Arnold Strongman Classic champion, Iceland's Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson won the competition[2][3] while Brian Shaw of USA took second and Mateusz Kieliszkowski of Poland secured third place.[4]
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