Tom Stoltman, a 6-foot-8 strongman from Scotland, prefers the nickname “The Albatross” over “King of the Stones” due to his massive wingspan. He recently clinched his third “World’s Strongest Man” title in four years, dominating the 2024 finals and winning the championship by excelling in the Atlas Stones event. Stoltman expressed his desire to be known as the “King of the World,” highlighting his hard work and dedication to achieving greatness at a young age.
Stoltman’s victory at the 2024 World’s Strongest Man competition solidified his status as one of the top athletes in the sport. He finished with 53 points, surpassing second-place finisher Mitchell Hooper by 5.5 points. Despite a setback in 2023 when Hooper denied him a three-peat, Stoltman used it as motivation to improve his conditioning and training methods. Stoltman acknowledged Hooper’s presence as a positive influence, pushing him to elevate his performance.
Throughout the two-day finals, Stoltman consistently placed in the top three in all events, showcasing his strength and endurance. His dedication to training, including running and recovery techniques like hyperbaric chambers, paid off with a dominant performance in the competition. Stoltman’s victory ties him with legendary strongman Bill Kazmaeir for third on the all-time winners list, setting his sights on becoming the greatest in the sport.
Evan Singleton, the highest-placing American in the event, finished in third place, continuing to represent his country with pride. Tom’s brother Luke Stoltman, who recently won Europe’s Strongest Man, placed ninth in the competition. The Stoltman Brothers, known for their popular YouTube channel, have a large following of fans who enjoy watching their fitness and gym content. Tom has used their platform to raise awareness for autism, highlighting his own success as a world-class athlete living with the condition.
Tom Stoltman’s dedication to his craft and his desire to be the best drive his ambition to achieve greatness in the world of strongman competitions. With his recent victory at the 2024 World’s Strongest Man event, Stoltman has solidified his reputation as a dominant force in the sport, with aspirations to surpass the achievements of past legends. As he celebrates his success, Stoltman looks forward to enjoying a well-deserved drink after abstaining from alcohol for training purposes, reflecting on his journey to the top of the strongman world.
