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The World's Strongest Woman contest was held alongside the men's competition starting in 2001 . Women compete in the same disciplines as the men, but using weights which are 20 to 30% lighter.


LIST OF CHAMPIONS



LIST OF COMMONLY USED EVENTS

There are a number of events that make up each competition. The events used in each individual contest must vary in order to prevent favoring certain types of competitors.

  • Farmer's Walk-- Competitors carry heavy objects weighing about 245 lb in each hand for a set distance, and compete for the fastest time.

  • Car Walk-- A car with roof and floor removed, weighing about 775-880 lb. is carried with harnesses as far as possible.

  • Loading-- Five heavy objects weighing 220-335 lb. are loaded onto a truck bed or onto some kind of platform over a course of about 50 ft.

  • McGlashen Stones-- Five heavy round stones weighing 220-335 lb. each are put on top of high barrels. The course is about 16-33 ft. long.

  • Truck Pulling-- Up to 6 cars are tied together on a rope and are pulled across a 100 ft. course by hand as fast as possible. Also, the vehicles may be pulled with a harness around the shoulders.

  • Log-Press / Stone-Press-- The heaviest possible load is pressed overhead or a lighter weight is used for repetitions.

  • Stone Lift-- The heaviest possible stone is lifted to shoulder height or over the head.

  • Log Throw / Caber toss-- A five meter long log is thrown for distance or for height over a bar.

  • Tug of War-- One on one tug of war in a single-elimination tournament. Competitors pair-off based on their current point standings.

  • Pole Pushing-- One on one pole pushing in a Sumo-style ring in a single-elimination tournament. The pole has handles at either end.

  • Crucifix-- Weights are held straight out at each side for as long a time as possible.

  • Squat-- Squatting large weights, like 900 lb. of bricks, or a platform full of 10 or 15 children.

  • Deadlift-- Lifting weights up to about 1,100 lb. straight off the ground until knees lock in a standing position.


(Source: former StrongestMan.COM website, Bill Henderson)


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