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East Coast Giant
Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.
12 Editions of East Coast Giant
The most recent East Coast Giant champion is Ari Gunnarsson. Stefán Sölvi Pétursson holds the record with 3 titles (2005, 2006). The series has run 12 editions (2002 - 2021).
Most Titles
Champions by Year
2021
2010
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2-year streak
2009
2005
Stefán Sölvi Pétursson
2-year streak
2003
2002
Contests
| Year | Contest Name | Winner | Location | Athletes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 East Coast Giant | Ari Gunnarsson | - | 10 |
| 2019 | 2019 East Coast Giant | Eythór Ingólfsson Melsted | - | 7 |
| 2013 | 2013 East Coast Giant | Georg Rúnar Ögmundsson | - | 1 |
| 2012 | 2012 East Coast Giant | Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson | - | 1 |
| 2010 | 2010 East Coast Giant | Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson | - | 2 |
| 2009 | 2009 East Coast Giant | Páll Logason | - | 9 |
| 2007 | 2007 East Coast Giant | Georg Rúnar Ögmundsson | - | 1 |
| 2006 | 2006 East Coast Giant | Stefán Sölvi Pétursson | - | 3 |
| 2006 | 2006 East Shore Giant | Stefán Sölvi Pétursson | - | 3 |
| 2005 | 2005 East Coast Giant | Stefán Sölvi Pétursson | - | 1 |
| 2003 | 2003 East Coast Giant | Jón Björn Björnsson | - | 3 |
| 2002 | 2002 East Coast Giant | Jón Valgeir Williams | - | 1 |
About Contest Series
East Coast Giant has run 12 editions (2002 - 2021). Stefán Sölvi Pétursson holds the title record with 3 wins (2005, 2006). The most recent champion is Ari Gunnarsson.
Series pages track every edition of a competition, allowing you to follow how the event has changed over the years, which athletes have claimed multiple titles, and how performance standards have improved. This historical perspective is invaluable for understanding the trajectory of professional strongman.