TOM STOLTMAN is officially the World’s Strongest Man once again.
After being denied a third consecutive title last year, the Rangers-daft strongman is back on top of the world after reclaiming his crown.
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Canada’s Mitchell Hooper was the man to edge Stoltman to the title in 2023, but this time around it was the other way around.
Stoltman, 29, finished on 53 points after a busy week at Myrtle Beach, beating second-placed Hooper by 5.5 points.
The Invergordon-born strongman has become one of just TWO competitors to become the World’s Strongest Man on three occasions.
Only five other man have won the prize more.
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He’d already made history as the first Scot to ever win the event.
Stoltman first competed at WSM in 2019, finishing 5th.
Since then, he’s never finished outside the top two.
Stoltman and Hooper were neck and neck in a number of the six finals events.
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His triumph in the final of those, the Atlas Stones, saw him confirm his place as the World’s Strongest Man once again.
He also triumphed in the Man Axle Press and Keg Toss, and only finished behind biggest rival Hooper in one of the events, the Conan’s Wheel.
Stoltman is a huge Rangers fan and the club were quick to congratulate him following his unprecedented triumph.
Rangers simply posted on Instagram: “💙💪”
A host of famous Light Blues fans also passed on their congrats to the strongman.
Ibrox legend Ally McCoist said: “On ye go big yin! Congratulations.”
Rangers-daft former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre said: “As easy as 1-2-🏆🏆🏆”
Singing superstar Amy MacDonald: “Amazing!!”
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And fellow strongman Eddie Hall, the last Brit to win the title before Stoltman, added: “Well done Tom. Inspiring millions!”
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