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Tom Stoltman

Competing at The World’s Strongest Nation 2023
Nickname The Albatross Date of birth 30/05/1994 Country UK Height 2.03m (6ft 8in) Weight 175kg (386lbs)
About Tom Stoltman

Life

Tom is a two-time World’s Strongest Man winner from Invergordon in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. The 29-year-old is the younger brother of 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man, Luke Stoltman. The Stoltman brothers are regarded as the strongest siblings in history and the only brothers to have both competed at the World’s Strongest Man finals.

At 6’ 8” (2.03m) and 29 stone, Tom is a true giant, even among the supersized behemoths of strongman. “The Albatross,” as he is known because of his huge arms, is the first Scot to ever win World’s Strongest Man and is a world record holder in the Atlas Stones.

At just 5 years of age Tom was diagnosed with autism. It’s something he is proud to speak about in order to inspire other young people with the same condition. Tom has often stated that for his strongman career his autism has been a positive influence, as it has helped him to maintain a focused and single-minded approach to achieving his goals. He has referred to it as his superpower!

Career

At just 29 years of age Tom has already achieved a huge amount in his career, although the best may be yet to come. He began competing in strongman at 18 and by the age of 20 was making the podium at Scotland’s Strongest Man. Scottish titles came quickly, but not before making his debut at World’s Strongest Man in 2017. Within four years Tom had captured the world’s most prestigious title, as well as Britain’s Strongest Man, achieving this remarkable double in 2021.

Tom was able to successfully defend his title in 2022, defeating Martins Licis and Oleksii Novikov by some 10.5 points in Sacramento, California. Tom has also finished runner-up on two occasions, most recently in 2023 where he was beaten to a third successive title by Mitchell Hooper.

Best Title

In 2021 Tom achieved what so many strongmen set out to accomplish, yet so few succeed in doing, by winning the 2021 World’s Strongest Man title in Sacramento, California. Tom defeated four-time winner Brian Shaw (USA) and Canada’s Maxime Boudreault. On his way to victory, The Invergordon Goliath, as he is sometimes known, won three of the final’s six events, including victories in the Giant’s Medley, Titan’s Turntable and the Atlas Stones.

Competition Results

  • World’s Strongest Man
    • Winner: 2021, 2022
    • Runner-up: 2020, 2023
  • Britain’s Strongest Man
    • Winner: 2021, 2022
    • Runner-up: 2020, 3rd place: 2019
  • Arnold Strongman Classic: 2023 – 6th place, 2022 – 7th place
  • Giants Live World Tour Finals 2021: 3rd place
  • Scotland’s Strongest Man
    • Winner: 2018, 2019
    • Runner-up: 2015, 2016, 2017

Best Lifts

Tom’s best competition lifts:

  • Deadlift (strongman rules): 430kg (947lb)
  • 18-inch Deadlift: 478kg (1,054lb)
  • Log Lift: 190kg (419lb)
  • Axle Press: 190kg (418lb)
  • Atlas Stones: 5 in 16.01 sec (World Record for Giants Live 100kg – 180kg)
  • Single Atlas Stone: 286kg (630lb) – World Record
  • Keg Toss for Height: 7.50m (24.6 ft) with 15kg (33lb) keg

Tom’s best training lifts:

  • Log Press: 215kg (474lb)
  • Deadlift: 420kg (924lb) x 2 reps
  • Axle deadlift: 400kg (880lb)
  • Squat: 345kg (761lb)

Present Day

Tom will be making his long-awaited return to the Giants Live stage at The Strongman Classic on July 8th, where he will get the opportunity to reverse his defeat by Mitchell Hooper at World’s Strongest Man. 2022 was a sparse competitive year for The Albatross, but he has been much busier so far this year, already competing at The Arnold Classic and World’s Strongest Man.

Media

Following his 2021 World’s Strongest Man win, Tom made numerous TV appearances, including BBC1’s Breakfast show, The Nine and ITV’s This Morning.

Both Tom and his brother Luke have a growing online presence with over 200,000 subscribers to their YouTube channel, Stoltman Brothers. @tomstoltmanofficial on Instagram is another way to keep up with Tom’s life and training. His channel is approaching 400k followers.

Tom has also filled many column inches in the online and printed press, featuring, not surprisingly, The Scotsman, where Tom has sought to reach out to other young people dealing with special educational needs. Stoltman calls his autism “just another additional hurdle we have to get over.”

Videos of Tom Stoltman

18:03

Strongman Classic 2023 – INSANE finish

Strongman Classic 2023 – INSANE finish
16:46

IRON BIBY broke AXLE PRESS World Record

IRON BIBY broke AXLE PRESS World Record
24.43

Arnold Strongman Classic UK 2021 – Events 1 & 2

Arnold Strongman Classic UK 2021 – Events 1 & 2
8:09

Tom Stoltman wins 1st Britain’s Strongest Man Title! 💪

Tom Stoltman wins 1st Britain’s Strongest Man Title! 💪
1:48

200KG Shield Carry WORLD RECORD | 360° VR

200KG Shield Carry WORLD RECORD | 360° VR
2:35

200kg/440lbs Shield Carry WORLD RECORD!

200kg/440lbs Shield Carry WORLD RECORD!
7:12

155kg/340lbs Axle Press for REPS!

155kg/340lbs Axle Press for REPS!
8:06

Final STONES SHOWDOWN! Britain’s Strongest Man 2022

Final STONES SHOWDOWN! Britain’s Strongest Man 2022
8:37

New GIANT Castle Stone causes upset!

New GIANT Castle Stone causes upset!
6:34

WOW! 2 World Records in 1 Event!

WOW! 2 World Records in 1 Event!
10:11

Tom Stoltman DESTROYS gym wall while training with Eddie Hall

Tom Stoltman DESTROYS gym wall while training with Eddie Hall
13:59

Tom Stoltman Rise to Greatness

Tom Stoltman Rise to Greatness
7:21

Can ANYONE beat 8 reps!? Deadlift MONSTERS attempt 350kg Axle

Can ANYONE beat 8 reps!? Deadlift MONSTERS attempt 350kg Axle
3:32

“Nice of you to let Luke win one” – Eddie Hall congratulates Luke and Tom Stoltman

“Nice of you to let Luke win one” – Eddie Hall congratulates Luke and Tom Stoltman
8:07

Stoltmans take on 150kg Log Press!

Stoltmans take on 150kg Log Press!
3:36

TOO CLOSE TO CALL! Car Carry SHOOTOUT in Scotland

TOO CLOSE TO CALL! Car Carry SHOOTOUT in Scotland
21:06

Tom Stoltman is ready for the FIRST giants live in SCOTLAND!

Tom Stoltman is ready for the FIRST giants live in SCOTLAND!

Frequently asked questions about Tom Stoltman

How old is Tom Stoltman?

Tom Stoltman was born on 30th May 1994 so is currently 28.

How tall is Tom Stoltman?

Tom Stoltman is 2.03m (6ft 8inches) tall.

Is Tom Stoltman autistic?

Yes, Tom is autistic, he was diagnosed at just 5 years of age. It’s something he is proud to speak about in order to inspire other young people with the same condition. Tom has often stated that for his strongman career his autism has been a positive influence, as it has helped him to maintain a focused and single-minded approach to achieving his goals. He has referred to it as his superpower!

Where is Tom Stoltman from?

Tom was born and lives in Invergordon in the eastern Highlands of Scotland, just outside Inverness.

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