Invergordon athlete Tom Stoltman says he kept a promise to his mum by winning World's Strongest Man
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A 6ft 8 Highland giant has been crowned the world's Strongest Man – and kept a promise to his late mum.
Tom Stoltman from Invergordon vowed to his mum, who passed away in 2016, that he would win the World’s Strongest Man contest.
And last night in Sacramento, California, the 27-year-old won the title, despite being pushed all the way by American four-time world champion Brian Shaw.
Tom said: "It means everything.
"Since I started this journey I have always wanted to win World’s Strongest Man and get to compete against my heroes.
"Back in 2019, I said in a live interview that, in three years time I would win the world’s strongest man and I’m standing here having made my dream a reality."
In last night's contest Tom took a nine-point lead following the first two events.
But then he experienced a disastrous fourth event, only managing eighth place in the max log lift.
His big lead had evaporated to just one point.
But then in the final event – the Atlas Stones – Tom powered his way to victory by taking maximum points.
Tom’s brother older, Luke, also competed in the contest, finishing seventh overall.
The 36-year-old said he was hugely proud of what Tom has achieved.
Luke said: "I don’t think there is a prouder person on planet Earth right now.
"Tom had a plan. He stuck to it and he fulfilled his promise to my mum.
"I am really proud of him and I can’t wait to party."
Final results
1 Tom Stoltman (Scotland) 45.5pts
2 Brian Shaw (United States) 42.5pts
3 Maxime Boudreault (Canada) 36.5pts
4 Trey Mithell (United States) 35 pts
5 JF Caron (Canada) 34 pts
6 Konstantine Janashia (Georgia) 32.5pts
7 Luke Stoltman (Scotland) 32 pts
8 Adam Bishop (England) 27 pts
9 Bobby Thompson (United States) 23.5 pts
10 Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted (Iceland) 20.5pts
