2026 Britain’s Strongest Man Results: Tom Stoltman Takes the Title

The 2026 Britain’s Strongest Man competition took place on February 7th at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England, featuring some of the most formidable Strongmen in the UK. It was an exhilarating showdown that presented athletes with five challenging events. In the end, Tom Stoltman emerged victorious, securing his fourth title.

Throughout the competition, Tom demonstrated remarkable consistency. He never finished lower than third in any event, racking up a total of 54.5 points, which allowed for a decisive victory. Adam Bishop and Paddy Haynes claimed the second and third spots on the podium, respectively.

2026 Britain’s Strongest Man Results

1. Tom Stoltman — 54.5 points
2. Adam Bishop — 48.5 points
3. Paddy Haynes — 48 points
4. Gavin Bilton — 40.5 points
5. Graham Hicks — 37.5 points
6. Luke Stoltman — 36.5 points
7. Ben Glasscock — 32.5 points
8. Andrew Flynn — 27 points
9. Ruairí O’Hagan — 23.5 points
10. Conor Curran — 16.5 points
11. Callum Crozier — 15.5 points
12. Matt McKeegan — 9.5 points

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Event One — Circus Press Medley

The competition kicked off with the Circus Press Medley, emphasizing upper-body strength. Competitors were challenged to press an 80-kilogram (176.4-pound) dumbbell, followed by a 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) barbell. The sequence was then repeated with a heavier dumbbell weighing 90 kilograms (198.4 pounds). Finally, athletes attempted to overhead press a 100-kilogram (220.5-pound) dumbbell for as many repetitions as possible.

Tom not only completed the sequence but also added three additional reps with the heaviest dumbbell, finishing with a total of eight reps, enough to secure the event win. His brother Luke also put in a commendable performance, achieving seven reps to claim second place. Ben Glasscock finished closely behind in third.

• Tom Stoltman — 8 in 74.89 seconds
• Luke Stoltman — 7 in 68.28 seconds
• Ben Glasscock — 6 in 61.73 seconds
• Gavin Bilton — 5 in 58.97 seconds
• Paddy Haynes — 5 in 61.80 seconds
• Andrew Flynn — 5 in 70.88 seconds
• Ruairí O’Hagan — 4 in 40.35 seconds
• Conor Curran — 4 in 52.85 seconds
• Adam Bishop — 4 in 54.38 seconds
• Graham Hicks — 4 in 68.97 seconds
• Callum Crozier — 2 in 56.65 seconds
• Matt McKeegan — 1 in 6.52 seconds

Event Two — Car Walk

The Car Walk was the second event, a test of strength often featured in Giants Live competitions. The athletes stepped into a specially designed car and carried it across the competition floor as quickly as possible.

Adam Bishop showcased an exceptional performance, securing the fastest time by stabilizing the car effectively. He finished nearly five seconds ahead of the competition. Graham Hicks secured second place, while Tom edged past Luke by a narrow margin for third.

• Adam Bishop — 11.81 seconds
• Graham Hicks — 16.08 seconds
• Tom Stoltman — 17.42 seconds
• Luke Stoltman — 17.76 seconds
• Gavin Bilton — 19.50 seconds
• Andrew Flynn — 19.76 seconds
• Paddy Haynes — 22.26 seconds
• Ben Glasscock — 24.32 seconds
• Ruairí O’Hagan — 31.45 seconds
• Matt McKeegan — 11.80 meters
• Conor Curran — 5.78 meters
• Callum Crozier — 1.48 meters

Event Three — Axle Deadlift

The third event featured the Axle Deadlift, a challenging exercise that increases difficulty due to the thicker bar grip. Competitors attempted to lift a total weight of 360 kilograms (793.7 pounds) for as many reps as possible.

Paddy Haynes displayed his renowned fitness by completing an impressive eight reps, earning him first place in this event. Both Adam Bishop and Tom Stoltman each finished with seven reps, sharing the second-place spot.

• Paddy Haynes — 8 reps
• Adam Bishop — 7 reps
• Tom Stoltman — 7 reps
• Graham Hicks — 6 reps
• Gavin Bilton — 6 reps
• Andrew Flynn — 5 reps
• Callum Crozier — 4 reps
• Ruairí O’Hagan — 4 reps
• Ben Glasscock — 3 reps
• Matt McKeegan — 3 reps
• Luke Stoltman — 2 reps
• Conor Curran — 2 reps

Event Four — Sandbag Toss

The Sandbag Toss was the penultimate event, where competitors had to throw six sandbags of varying weights over a beam as quickly as possible, making it a true test of explosive strength.

Tom Stoltman effortlessly cleared all six bags, clocking in at an impressive 13.94 seconds to extend his overall lead. The race for second place was tight, with Adam edging out Paddy by a mere 0.18 seconds.

• Tom Stoltman — 6 in 13.94 seconds
• Adam Bishop — 6 in 15.35 seconds
• Paddy Haynes — 6 in 15.53 seconds
• Gavin Bilton — 6 in 18.70 seconds
• Luke Stoltman — 6 in 26.93 seconds
• Graham Hicks — 5 in 11.27 seconds
• Conor Curran — 5 in 12.25 seconds
• Ben Glasscock — 5 in 21.20 seconds
• Ruairí O’Hagan — 5 in 21.57 seconds
• Andrew Flynn — 5 in 22.35 seconds
• Callum Crozier — 5 in 39.96 seconds
• Matt McKeegan — 3 in 8.87 seconds

Event Five — Power Stairs

The final challenge was the Power Stairs, where competitors lifted five heavy implements up three steps each, totaling 15 steps. The weights ranged from 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) to 250 kilograms (551.2 pounds).

Paddy Haynes clinched another event win with a time of 39.51 seconds, securing third overall in the competition. Adam Bishop finished in second place for both the event and overall standings, while Tom rounded off his competition with another top-three finish, solidifying his title as the 2026 Britain’s Strongest Man.

• Paddy Haynes — 15 in 39.51 seconds
• Adam Bishop — 15 in 40.38 seconds
• Tom Stoltman — 15 in 41.43 seconds
• Ben Glasscock — 15 in 50.50 seconds
• Graham Hicks — 15 in 52.40 seconds
• Luke Stoltman — 15 in 54.84 seconds
• Gavin Bilton — 15 in 56.49 seconds
• Callum Crozier — 15 in 62.60 seconds
• Ruairí O’Hagan — 15 in 74.75 seconds
• Andrew Flynn — 14 in 57.75 seconds
• Conor Curran — 13 in 57.91 seconds
• Matt McKeegan — 11 in 46.90 seconds

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With four Britain’s Strongest Man titles and three World’s Strongest Man victories, Tom Stoltman is now regarded as one of the greatest Strongmen in history. Despite his accolades, he remains focused on his future goals, particularly the upcoming 2026 WSM, where he aims to reclaim his title.