Europe's Strongest Man is an annual
strength athletics
Strength athletics is the collection of strength sports which measure physical strength, based on both: non-standard and historical implements as seen in Strongman and Highland games, and standardized and calibrated equipment as seen in Powerlifti ...
competition which began in 1980. The event is held in various locations throughout Europe, and features exclusively European
strongman
Strongman is a competitive strength sport which tests athletes' physical strength and endurance through a variety of heavy lifts and events. Strongman competitions are known for their intensity, pushing athletes to their physical and mental limit ...
competitors.
Mariusz Pudzianowski
Mariusz Zbigniew Pudzianowski (; born 7 February 1977), also known as "Pudzian" and "Dominator", is a Polish people, Polish mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and former Strongman (strength athlete), strongman competitor. With Strongman#In ...
holds the record for most wins with six titles.
As of 2010, the Europe's Strongest Man contest has become a part of the
Giants Live
Giants Live is a professional strongman tour which was originated in the United Kingdom. It hosts several prominent competitions each year, including national competitions such as Britain's Strongest Man, international competitions such as Eur ...
season of annual grand prix events. The contest serves as a qualifying event for the
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is an international strongman competition held every year. Organized by American event management company IMG, a subsidiary of Endeavor, it is broadcast in the US during summers and in the UK around the end of Decemb ...
contest, with the top 3 placings qualifying for that year's WSM contest.
Championship breakdown
Multiple champions
Championships by country
References
External links
Europe's Strongest Man official website
Recurring sporting events established in 1980
1980 establishments in England
Long stubs with short prose
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