Over 200 athletes battle for title of world’s strongest

What does it take to fuel a strongman? For Nick Best, nine-time World’s Strongest Man competitor and cast member on the History Channel’s television show “The Strongest Man in History,” it’s between 6,000 and 8,000 calories each day! 

The public will have the chance to witness Best, along with over 200 of the world’s strongest athletes from over 20 countries, battle it out for the title of World’s Strongest at the 2019 Official Strongman Games Nov. 1 – 3 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. The event will be the largest international strongman competition ever in terms of non-host country competitors, with nearly half of the athletes attending from outside the states.  

Attendees will watch the strongest men and women across nine divisions and age groups battle in events including the Viking press, farmers walk, load and drag medley, power stairs, and more. The massive list of competitors includes new athletes looking to establish themselves in the sport, as well as popular, well-known names. Eddie Hall, 2017 World’s Strongest Man and cast member on “The Strongest Man in History,” will serve as a judge. 

“This event is unique, in that it requires the competitors not only to be immensely strong, but also to be athletic,” said Lynn Morehouse from Official Strongman. “Throughout the three days, attendees will be able to watch the best of the best as the field narrows from over 200 competitors to just the top 10 athletes per division for Sunday’s finals. It’s the ultimate spectator sport, full of energy, emotion and excitement!” 

Single day passes are $20, three-day passes are $30, and VIP passes are $80; children 12 and under receive free admission. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at https://strongman.games/official-strongman-games-worlds-strongest-competition/.