World's Strongest Man 2022 Qualifying Groups

Today marks the start of the World's Strongest Man 2022. Thirty of the world's best strongmen will compete in the toughest show until Sunday 29 May in Sacramento, California, USA. The online broadcast will be streamed on the WSM Facebook and YouTube channels this year.

Qualifying rounds will run from Tuesday, May 24 to Thursday, May 26. Friday will be a rest day before the start of the final weekend (May 28-29). The qualifying rounds will be divided into five groups - each fighting for their place in the final and the chance to become the World's Strongest Man 2022.

Group 1

• Manuel Angulo
• Kevin Faires
• Pa O'Dwyer
• Gabriel Rheaume
• Aivars Smaukstelis
• Tom Stoltman

Group 2

• Mark Felix
• Mitchell Hooper
• Konstantine Janashia
• Gabriel Peña
• Brian Shaw
• Bobby Thompson