2019 World's Strongest Man

2019 World's Strongest Man
Competition information
Dates13–16 June 2019
VenueManatee Public Beach
LocationBradenton, Florida
Country United States
Athletes participating25
Nations participating14
Champion(s)
United States Martins Licis

The 2019 World's Strongest Man was the 42nd edition of the World's Strongest Man competition. It took place in Bradenton, Florida between June 13 and 16. Martins Licis of the United States won the competition for the first time in his career.[1] Mateusz Kieliszkowski of Poland finished second for the second year in a row. Defending champion Hafthor Julius Bjornsson of Iceland finished third, having suffered a torn plantar fascia during the qualifying heats that hampered him throughout the finals.[2][3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Licis-Wins-WSM was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ English, Nick (June 14, 2019). "Thor Bjornsson Tore His Plantar Fascia, Will Still Compete At World's Strongest Man". BarBend. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  3. ^ Sunderland, Tom. "World's Strongest Man 2019 Results: Martins Licis Earns 1st Career Win at Event". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 30, 2023.