2026 Britain’s Strongest Man Results: Tom Stoltman Claims Fourth Title in Dominant Sheffield Performance

[MuscleMecca Crew]

The 2026 Britain’s Strongest Man competition delivered a powerful display of elite strength sports at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England on February 7, 2026. Twelve of the strongest athletes in the United Kingdom battled through five demanding events designed to test overhead power, grip endurance, explosive speed, and total-body strength.

By the end of the night, Tom Stoltman once again proved why he stands among the greatest strongmen in history. With unmatched consistency and two event victories, Stoltman secured his fourth Britain’s Strongest Man title, finishing with 54.5 points and a commanding lead over the field.

Adam Bishop and Paddy Haynes completed the podium in a tightly contested battle for second place, while the rest of the lineup delivered memorable performances across a brutal series of strength challenges.

Final Standings — 2026 Britain’s Strongest Man​

Position	Athlete	Points
1	Tom Stoltman	54.5
2	Adam Bishop	48.5
3	Paddy Haynes	48
4	Gavin Bilton	40.5
5	Graham Hicks	37.5
6	Luke Stoltman	36.5
7	Ben Glasscock	32.5
8	Andrew Flynn	27
9	Ruairí O’Hagan	23.5
10	Conor Curran	16.5
11	Callum Crozier	15.5
12	Matt McKeegan	9.5

Stoltman never finished lower than third in any event, a key factor behind his overall victory.

Event 1: Circus Press Medley​

The competition began with a demanding overhead strength challenge combining heavy dumbbells and barbell presses. Athletes first pressed an 80 kg dumbbell and a 150 kg barbell, then repeated the sequence with a 90 kg dumbbell, finishing with as many repetitions as possible using a 100 kg dumbbell.

Tom Stoltman completed the entire sequence and added three extra reps with the heaviest dumbbell, securing the event victory with a total of eight repetitions.

Circus Press Medley Results​

Athlete	Reps
Tom Stoltman	8
Luke Stoltman	7
Ben Glasscock	6
Gavin Bilton	5
Paddy Haynes	5
Andrew Flynn	5
Ruairí O’Hagan	4
Conor Curran	4
Adam Bishop	4
Graham Hicks	4
Callum Crozier	2
Matt McKeegan	1

The Stoltman brothers immediately set the tone for the evening with a powerful opening duel.

Event 2: Car Walk​

The Car Walk required athletes to lift a modified vehicle frame and sprint across the arena floor as quickly as possible. Balance and core stability played a major role in this event.

Adam Bishop delivered one of the most impressive performances of the night, stabilizing the heavy load perfectly and finishing nearly five seconds ahead of the field.

Car Walk Results​

Athlete	Time
Adam Bishop	11.81 s
Graham Hicks	16.08 s
Tom Stoltman	17.42 s
Luke Stoltman	17.76 s
Gavin Bilton	19.50 s
Andrew Flynn	19.76 s
Paddy Haynes	22.26 s
Ben Glasscock	24.32 s
Ruairí O’Hagan	31.45 s
Matt McKeegan	11.80 m
Conor Curran	5.78 m
Callum Crozier	1.48 m

Bishop’s performance significantly tightened the overall standings heading into the middle of the competition.

Event 3: Axle Bar Deadlift​

The third event featured a brutal 360 kg axle bar deadlift for maximum repetitions. The thicker axle bar made grip strength a major limiting factor.

Paddy Haynes showcased exceptional conditioning and endurance, locking out eight repetitions to secure the event victory.

Axle Deadlift Results​

Athlete	Reps
Paddy Haynes	8
Adam Bishop	7
Tom Stoltman	7
Graham Hicks	6
Gavin Bilton	6
Andrew Flynn	5
Callum Crozier	4
Ruairí O’Hagan	4
Ben Glasscock	3
Matt McKeegan	3
Luke Stoltman	2
Conor Curran	2

Haynes’ win kept him firmly in contention for the overall podium.

Event 4: Sandbag Toss​

The penultimate event required athletes to throw six progressively heavier sandbags over a high beam as quickly as possible. The bags ranged from 18 kg to 28 kg.

Tom Stoltman delivered one of the fastest runs of the night, completing all six throws in just 13.94 seconds.

Sandbag Toss Results​

Athlete	Time
Tom Stoltman	13.94 s
Adam Bishop	15.35 s
Paddy Haynes	15.53 s
Gavin Bilton	18.70 s
Luke Stoltman	26.93 s
Graham Hicks	5 bags
Conor Curran	5 bags
Ben Glasscock	5 bags
Ruairí O’Hagan	5 bags
Andrew Flynn	5 bags
Callum Crozier	5 bags
Matt McKeegan	3 bags

This performance widened Stoltman’s lead heading into the final event.

Event 5: Power Stairs​

The final challenge tested explosive strength and endurance as competitors carried five heavy implements weighing 200 kg to 250 kg up a staircase platform.

Paddy Haynes secured the final event victory with a rapid 39.51-second run.

Power Stairs Results​

Athlete	Time
Paddy Haynes	39.51 s
Adam Bishop	40.38 s
Tom Stoltman	41.43 s
Ben Glasscock	50.50 s
Graham Hicks	52.40 s
Luke Stoltman	54.84 s
Gavin Bilton	56.49 s
Callum Crozier	62.60 s
Ruairí O’Hagan	74.75 s
Andrew Flynn	14 steps
Conor Curran	13 steps
Matt McKeegan	11 steps

Despite Haynes’ victory in the final event, Stoltman’s consistent top-three finishes across the contest ensured he remained comfortably ahead in the overall standings.

Tom Stoltman’s Historic Strongman Legacy​

With this victory, Tom Stoltman now holds four Britain’s Strongest Man titles, further strengthening a resume that already includes three World’s Strongest Man championships.

Known for his towering frame, elite atlas stone ability, and remarkable overhead strength, Stoltman continues to dominate the international strongman scene. His performance in Sheffield demonstrated both power and consistency, two qualities essential for success in multi-event competitions.

As the 2026 season progresses, attention now turns toward the World’s Strongest Man competition, where Stoltman aims to reclaim the global title and extend his legacy as one of the most accomplished strongmen of his era.