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Icelands Strongest Man

Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.

40 Editions of Iceland's Strongest Man
40 Editions
1985 - 2026 Year Range
Kristján Jón Haraldsson Most Recent Winner

The most recent Iceland's Strongest Man champion is Kristján Jón Haraldsson. Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson holds the record with 12 titles (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025). The series has run 40 editions (1985 - 2026).

Most Titles

1
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025
12x
2
Magnús Ver Magnússon 1989, 1991, 1992, 2001, 2004
5x
3
Boris Haraldsson 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
4x
4
Benedikt Magnússon 2003, 2006, 2007
3x
5
Kristján Jón Haraldsson 2022, 2023, 2026
3x

Champions by Year

2026
Kristján Jón Haraldsson
2025
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2024
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson 2-year streak
2023
Kristján Jón Haraldsson
2022
Kristján Jón Haraldsson 2-year streak
2021
Stefán Karel Torfason
2020
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2019
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2018
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2017
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2016
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2015
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2014
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2013
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2012
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson
2011
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson 10-year streak
2010
Stefán Sölvi Pétursson
2009
Stefán Sölvi Pétursson 2-year streak
2008
Boris Haraldsson
2007
Boris Haraldsson
2006
Boris Haraldsson
2005
Boris Haraldsson 4-year streak
2004
Magnús Ver Magnússon
2003
Benedikt Magnússon
2002
Magnús Magnússon
2001
Magnús Ver Magnússon
2000
Gunnar Thór Gudjónsson
1999
Gunnar Thór Gudjónsson 2-year streak
1996
Torfi
1995
Hjalti Árnason
1993
Andrés Guðmundsson
1992
Magnús Ver Magnússon
1991
Magnús Ver Magnússon
1989
Magnús Ver Magnússon 3-year streak
1988
Bill Kazmaier
1987
Jón Páll Sigmarsson
1985
Jón Páll Sigmarsson 2-year streak

Contests

Year Contest Name Winner Location Athletes
2026 2026 Iceland's Strongest Man Kristján Jón Haraldsson - -
2025 2025 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson - 7
2024 2024 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson - 8
2023 2023 Iceland's Strongest Man Kristján Jón Haraldsson Iceland flag Selfoss 6
2022 2022 Iceland's Strongest Man Kristján Jón Haraldsson Iceland flag Reykjavík 6
2021 2021 Iceland's Strongest Man Stefán Karel Torfason Iceland flag Reykjavík 9
2020 2020 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Reykjavík 7
2019 2019 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 5
2018 2018 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 10
2017 2017 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 5
2016 2016 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 7
2015 2015 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 3
2014 2014 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 4
2013 2013 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 5
2012 2012 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 3
2011 2011 Iceland's Strongest Man Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 4
2010 2010 Iceland's Strongest Man Stefán Sölvi Pétursson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 3
2009 2009 Iceland's Strongest Man Stefán Sölvi Pétursson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 4
2008 2008 Iceland's Strongest Man Boris Haraldsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 3
2007 2007 Iceland's Strongest Man Boris Haraldsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 4
2007 2007 IFSA Iceland's Strongest Man Benedikt Magnússon Iceland flag Reykjavík 3
2006 2006 Iceland's Strongest Man Boris Haraldsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 3
2006 2006 IFSA Iceland's Strongest Man Benedikt Magnússon Iceland flag Reykjavík 3
2005 2005 Iceland's Strongest Man Boris Haraldsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 6
2004 2004 Iceland's Strongest Man Magnús Ver Magnússon Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 8
2003 2003 Iceland's Strongest Man Benedikt Magnússon Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 8
2002 2002 Iceland's Strongest Man Magnús Magnússon Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 8
2001 2001 Iceland's Strongest Man Magnús Ver Magnússon Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 9
2000 2000 Iceland's Strongest Man Gunnar Thór Gudjónsson Iceland flag Mosfellsbær 8
1999 1999 Iceland's Strongest Man Gunnar Thór Gudjónsson - 9
1996 1996 Iceland's Strongest Man Torfi Iceland flag Reykjavík 3
1995 1995 Aflraunameistari Íslands Hjalti Árnason - 4
1993 1993 Aflraunameistari Íslands Andrés Guðmundsson Iceland flag Akureyri 10
1992 1992 Aflraunameistari íslands Magnús Ver Magnússon Iceland flag Akureyri 10
1991 1991 Iceland's Strongest Man Magnús Ver Magnússon - 9
1991 1991 Aflraunameistari íslands Andrés Guðmundsson - 12
1989 1989 Aflraunameistari Íslands Magnús Ver Magnússon - 10
1988 1988 Iceland's Strongest Man Bill Kazmaier - 5
1987 1987 Iceland's Strongest Man Jón Páll Sigmarsson - 7
1985 1985 Iceland's Strongest Man Jón Páll Sigmarsson - 6
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Iceland's Strongest Man has run 40 editions (1985 - 2026). Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson holds the title record with 12 wins (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025). The most recent champion is Kristján Jón Haraldsson.

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