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Battle Of The North

Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.

5 Editions of Battle of the North
5 Editions
2014 - 2018 Year Range
Laurence Shahlaei Most Recent Winner

The most recent Battle of the North champion is Laurence Shahlaei. Laurence Shahlaei holds the record with 2 titles (2016, 2018). The series has run 5 editions (2014 - 2018).

Most Titles

1
Laurence Shahlaei 2016, 2018
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Champions by Year

2018
Laurence Shahlaei
2017
Žydrūnas Savickas
2016
Laurence Shahlaei
2015
Eddie Hall
2014
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson

Contests

Year Contest Name Winner Location Athletes
2018 2018 Burn Showdown Laurence Shahlaei Faroe Islands flag Tórshavn 8
2017 2017 Burn Showdown Žydrūnas Savickas Faroe Islands flag Tórshavn 7
2016 2016 Battle of the North Laurence Shahlaei Faroe Islands flag Tórshavn 5
2015 2015 Battle of the North Eddie Hall Faroe Islands flag Tórshavn 6
2014 2014 Battle of the North Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Faroe Islands flag Tórshavn 6
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About Contest Series

Battle of the North has run 5 editions (2014 - 2018). Laurence Shahlaei holds the title record with 2 wins (2016, 2018). The most recent champion is Laurence Shahlaei.

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