| 2018 World's Strongest Man | |
|---|---|
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| Competition information | |
| Dates | 28 April - 6 May 2018 |
| Location | Manila |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Athletes participating | 30 |
| Nations participating | 15 |
| Champion(s) | |
 Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | |
The 2018 World's Strongest Man was the 41st edition of the World's Strongest Man competition held in Manila, Philippines from April 28 to May 6, and was won by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson[1] the first Icelander since Magnús Ver Magnússon in 1996 to win the title. Mateusz Kieliszkowski of Poland finished second and four-time winner Brian Shaw of the United States third.
The qualifying phase lasted until May 1 while the finals took place on May 5 and 6[2] while various World's Strongest Man events were hosted within and outside Metro Manila. Among the venues were the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park; Intramuros, Manila; Bonifacio Global City in Taguig; and the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, Quezon City. Events outside Metro Manila were hosted in Bataan, Corregidor Island, Coron Island, Davao City, and Tagaytay.[2]
- ^ Mather, Victor (7 May 2018). "The Mountain from Game of Thrones Wins World's Strongest Man Title". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ a b "PH to show off tourist spots in World's Strongest Man hosting". ABS-CBN. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.