World Deadlift Championships
Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.
The most recent World Deadlift Championships champion is Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson. Rauno Heinla holds the record with 3 titles (2019, 2022, 2024). The series has run 10 editions (2014 - 2026).
Most Titles
Champions by Year
Contests
| Year | Contest Name | Winner | Location | Athletes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 World Deadlift Championships | Upcoming |
Birmingham
|
- |
| 2025 | 2025 World Deadlift Championships | Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson |
Birmingham
|
13 |
| 2024 | 2024 World Deadlift Championships | Rauno Heinla |
Las Vegas
|
13 |
| 2023 | 2023 World Deadlift Championships | Graham Hicks |
Cardiff
|
14 |
| 2022 | 2022 World Deadlift Championships | Rauno Heinla |
Cardiff
|
12 |
| 2021 | 2021 World Deadlift Championships | Ivan Makarov |
Manchester
|
11 |
| 2019 | 2019 World Deadlift Championships | Rauno Heinla |
London
|
12 |
| 2016 | 2016 World Deadlift Championships | Eddie Hall |
Leeds
|
12 |
| 2015 | 2015 World Deadlift Championships | Eddie Hall |
Leeds
|
12 |
| 2014 | 2014 World Deadlift Championships | Benedikt Magnússon |
Leeds
|
12 |
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About Contest Series
World Deadlift Championships has run 10 editions (2014 - 2026). Rauno Heinla holds the title record with 3 wins (2019, 2022, 2024). The most recent champion is Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson.
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.