Choosing the strongest person is not so simple. All applicants must complete various tasks under the same conditions. Only in this case can one hero be compared with another. Every year, somewhere in late December or early January, international competitions are held, called - "The strongest man in the world." The competition involves 30 of the strongest people in the world from different countries.
How are such competitions held?
The strongest man in the world must pass more than one test. Of the three dozen athletes, only ten people make it to the finals. They are selected as follows: they conduct five rounds, in each of which two winners are determined, who automatically reach the final. Previously, these competitions were uninteresting and raw. In our time, on the contrary, the competition is very popular. The organizers have turned these competitions into an interesting and exciting show. All athletes must go through various competitions. The article describes only some of them.
- Traction vehicles. All participants must drag a certain type of transport 30 meters. Whoever completes this task faster wins. Typically, trucks, planes, buses, trolleybuses and even train cars are pulled.
- Squats with a heavy load on the shoulders. The load can be a car, bricks or even a group of people on the platform. Weight usually exceeds 400 kilograms.
- An interesting title for the next contest is “Transfer and Drawing”. Participants must move the anchor with the chain to a certain distance, then these same things are carried back. As the contest organizers correctly noted, the participants carry cargo in one direction and drag it in the other. These are the competitions!
Interesting Facts
Competitions "The Strongest Man in the World" have been held since 1977, the United States is considered their homeland. The largest number of medals, namely 21 (of which 8 are gold) from America, is followed by Iceland, then Poland. In 2008, the Hall of Fame was opened, dedicated to the multiple winners of these games, the most honorable place, of course, was given to Mariusz Pudzyanovsky.
Mariusz Pudzyanovsky - a true hero
This man is rightly worthy of the title - "The strongest man in the world." Pole by birth Mariusz Pudzyanovsky is the most famous winner of these competitions. He got the cup as much as five times, twice he took the honorable second place and once again the third. Mariusz Pudzyanovsky is undoubtedly the most powerful person in the world. The photo shows a Polish athlete before the Duck Walk contest.
udrunas Savickas - world record holder
Zudrunas Savickas was born in Lithuania. He is a three-time winner of the competition "The Strongest Man in the World", and he also took second places three times in these games. Zhudrunas eight times participated in the competition "Arnold Strongman Classic", which was organized by Schwarzenegger himself. He has never lost in these competitions. For all his achievements, he entered the Guinness Book of Records.
Conclusion
Thus, the strongest person in the world is determined annually at international competitions. For example, the current world champion is already a two-time winner - American Brian Shaw.