The Ultimate Strongman Team World Championship 2017 was a true testament to the strength, power, and competitiveness of the modern-day strongman. Held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from August 26th to August 27th, the competition brought together some of the world's best strongmen who had come to showcase their abilities, teamwork, and determination.
The competition was divided into two events: the Max Overhead and Crucifix Hold events, both of which required exceptional levels of strength, endurance, and mental fortitude. In the Max Overhead event, each team had to lift a chain block with increasingly heavy weights and hold it overhead for as long as possible. The Crucifix Hold event, on the other hand, involved holding two metal poles with weights attached to them at shoulder level for as long as possible.
The teams competing in the Ultimate Strongman Team World Championship 2017 were representatives of some of the most renowned strongman nations in the world, such as Iceland, Russia, USA, Ukraine, and Ireland. Each team consisted of two strongmen, who worked together to complete the grueling challenges set before them.
While all the teams put up an excellent fight, it was ultimately the pair of Zydrunas Savickas and Lauri Nami from Lithuania who emerged victorious as the 2017 Ultimate Strongman Team World Champions. The duo managed to complete the Max Overhead challenge, lifting an astonishing 550kg weight, and held the Crucifix Hold for over a minute, displaying an extraordinary level of endurance.
The Ultimate Strongman Team World Championship 2017 was proof that strongman is a highly competitive and challenging sport, requiring not only physical strength but also mental toughness, discipline, and strategic thinking. It was also a testament to the unity and camaraderie of the participating teams, who challenged each other while maintaining respect for their competitors throughout the competition.
The popularity of strongman has grown significantly in recent years, with the sport attracting more media attention and fan engagement. The 2017 Ultimate Strongman Team World Championship demonstrated the appeal of strongman to a global audience and highlighted the immense physical abilities of the modern-day strongman.
The conclusion of the Ultimate Strongman Team World Championship 2017 marked another successful and awe-inspiring year for the world's strongest men. The achievement of the Lithuanian team served as inspiration for millions around the world who dream of achieving greatness through hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence. Unquestionably, strongman is an incredible and riveting sport that continues to leave its mark on the world stage and solidify its place as one of the most incredible sports for fans to watch.