2022 Britain's Strongest Man
The 2022 Britain's Strongest Man was held on 2022-02-26 in Sheffield, England. 11 athletes competed across 5 events were contested.
Events (5 total)
- 1. Shield Carry
- 2. Deadlift
- 3. Axle Press
- 4. Sandbag Toss
- 5. Atlas Stones
Results
| Place | Athlete | Total | Atlas Stones | Axle Press | Deadlift | Sandbag Toss | Shield Carry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Stoltman 🇬🇧 | 53.5 | 11.0 5 in 21.57 s | 11.0 5 reps | 10.5 6 reps | 10.0 6 in 22.40 s | 11.0 65.3 m |
| 2 | Pa O'Dwyer 🇮🇪 | 41.5 | 8.0 5 in 32.05 s | 8.0 4 reps | 7.5 4 reps | 8.0 5 in 13.64 s | 10.0 62.15 m |
| 3 | Adam Bishop 🇬🇧 | 38.5 | 7.0 5 in 33.01 s | 8.0 4 reps | 10.5 6 reps | 7.0 5 in 33.35 s | 6.0 40 m |
| 4 | Shane Flowers 🇬🇧 | 35.5 | 10.0 5 in 28.35 s | 5.0 2 reps | 7.5 4 reps | 11.0 6 in 18.38 s | 2.0 21.1 m |
| 5 | Paul Smith 🇬🇧 | 32.5 | 6.0 5 in 38.38 s | 8.0 4 reps | 4.5 2 reps | 6.0 4 in 13.41 s | 8.0 45.8 m |
| 6 | Andy Black 🇬🇧 | 30.5 | 9.0 5 in 30.57 s | 0.0 0 reps | 7.5 4 reps | 9.0 6 in 49.17 s | 5.0 35 m |
| 7 | Ryan England 🇬🇧 | 20.5 | 3.0 4 in 31.55 s | 8.0 4 reps | 2.5 1 rep | 4.0 4 in 15.36 s | 3.0 25.1 m |
| 8 | Mark Felix 🇬🇧 | 19.5 | 5.0 4 in 22.65 s | 0.0 0 reps | 7.5 4 reps | 3.0 4 in 21.97 s | 4.0 32 m |
| 9 | Mark Steele 🇬🇧 | 18.0 | 4.0 4 in 29.59 s | 8.0 4 reps | 0.0 (No attempt) | 5.0 4 in 14.44 s | 1.0 11.55 m |
| 10 | Luke Stoltman 🇬🇧 | 13.5 | 0.0 (Withdrew) | 0.0 (Withdrew) | 4.5 2 reps | 0.0 (Withdrew) | 9.0 50.25 m |
| 11 | Desmond Gahan 🇬🇧 | 9.5 | 0.0 (Withdrew) | 0.0 (Withdrew) | 2.5 1 rep | 0.0 (Withdrew) | 7.0 45.2 m |
Event-by-Event Results
Atlas Stones
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Stoltman | 5 in 21.57 s | 11.0 |
| 2 | Shane Flowers | 5 in 28.35 s | 10.0 |
| 3 | Andy Black | 5 in 30.57 s | 9.0 |
| 4 | Pa O'Dwyer | 5 in 32.05 s | 8.0 |
| 5 | Adam Bishop | 5 in 33.01 s | 7.0 |
| 6 | Paul Smith | 5 in 38.38 s | 6.0 |
| 7 | Mark Felix | 4 in 22.65 s | 5.0 |
| 8 | Mark Steele | 4 in 29.59 s | 4.0 |
| 9 | Ryan England | 4 in 31.55 s | 3.0 |
| - | Luke Stoltman | (Withdrew) | 0.0 |
| - | Desmond Gahan | (Withdrew) | 0.0 |
Axle Press
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Stoltman | 5 reps | 11.0 |
| 2 | Pa O'Dwyer | 4 reps | 8.0 |
| 2 | Adam Bishop | 4 reps | 8.0 |
| 2 | Paul Smith | 4 reps | 8.0 |
| 2 | Ryan England | 4 reps | 8.0 |
| 2 | Mark Steele | 4 reps | 8.0 |
| 7 | Shane Flowers | 2 reps | 5.0 |
| - | Andy Black | 0 reps | 0.0 |
| - | Mark Felix | 0 reps | 0.0 |
| - | Luke Stoltman | (Withdrew) | 0.0 |
| - | Desmond Gahan | (Withdrew) | 0.0 |
Deadlift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Stoltman | 6 reps | 10.5 |
| 1 | Adam Bishop | 6 reps | 10.5 |
| 3 | Pa O'Dwyer | 4 reps | 7.5 |
| 3 | Shane Flowers | 4 reps | 7.5 |
| 3 | Andy Black | 4 reps | 7.5 |
| 3 | Mark Felix | 4 reps | 7.5 |
| 7 | Paul Smith | 2 reps | 4.5 |
| 7 | Luke Stoltman | 2 reps | 4.5 |
| 9 | Ryan England | 1 rep | 2.5 |
| 9 | Desmond Gahan | 1 rep | 2.5 |
| - | Mark Steele | (No attempt) | 0.0 |
Sandbag Toss
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Flowers | 6 in 18.38 s | 11.0 |
| 2 | Tom Stoltman | 6 in 22.40 s | 10.0 |
| 3 | Andy Black | 6 in 49.17 s | 9.0 |
| 4 | Pa O'Dwyer | 5 in 13.64 s | 8.0 |
| 5 | Adam Bishop | 5 in 33.35 s | 7.0 |
| 6 | Paul Smith | 4 in 13.41 s | 6.0 |
| 7 | Mark Steele | 4 in 14.44 s | 5.0 |
| 8 | Ryan England | 4 in 15.36 s | 4.0 |
| 9 | Mark Felix | 4 in 21.97 s | 3.0 |
| - | Luke Stoltman | (Withdrew) | 0.0 |
| - | Desmond Gahan | (Withdrew) | 0.0 |
Shield Carry
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Stoltman | 65.3 m | 11.0 |
| 2 | Pa O'Dwyer | 62.15 m | 10.0 |
| 3 | Luke Stoltman | 50.25 m | 9.0 |
| 4 | Paul Smith | 45.8 m | 8.0 |
| 5 | Desmond Gahan | 45.2 m | 7.0 |
| 6 | Adam Bishop | 40 m | 6.0 |
| 7 | Andy Black | 35 m | 5.0 |
| 8 | Mark Felix | 32 m | 4.0 |
| 9 | Ryan England | 25.1 m | 3.0 |
| 10 | Shane Flowers | 21.1 m | 2.0 |
| 11 | Mark Steele | 11.55 m | 1.0 |
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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