World's Strongest Man - Season 8 / Year 2022

Action from the Giants Live series.

Action from the Giants Live series.

Action from the Giants Live series.

Action from heat one in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman contest got under way. Scotsman Tom Stoltman began his bid to retain the title, and faced competition from compatriot Andy Black, American Kevin Fairies and Chile's Manuel Angulo, who became the first ever South American representative in the competition. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from heat two in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition continued. British veteran Mark Felix, now 56 years old, took part in this heat alongside Americans Brian Shaw and Bobby Thompson and Canadian Mitchell Hooper. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from heat three in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition continued. Ukrainian Oleksii Novikov, the champion in 2020, suspended his military duties to take part here in a tough heat also containing Great Britain's Adam Bishop and Ireland's Rob Kearney. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from the fourth and penultimate heat in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition continued. Two British hopefuls took part in this heat in Gavin Bilton and Shane Flowers, and Latvia's 2019 champion Martins Licis was also involved after taking a two-year break from competition. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from the fifth and concluding heat in Sacramento, California, as the line-up for the final in the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition was confirmed. Scotland's Luke Stoltman, the brother of reigning champion Tom was involved in this heat, along with former wrestler Evan Singleton of America and formidable Icelandic competitor Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.

Action from the conclusion of the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition, held in Sacramento, California. The 10 finalists tackled six gruelling events in a bit to win the title claimed by Great Britain's Tom Stoltman in 2021. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.