Norrköping in Sweden is the location for the competition to decide who will take the Scandinavian title. Among the hotly tipped are Martin 'the strongest cop in the world' Forsmark as well as 4-time WSM champion Žydrunas Savickas of Lithuania.

In Martinsville, Indiana, defending champion Rob Kearney is aiming to add another title to his growing collection, while two Brits have made the trip over the Atlantic - Laurence Shahlaei and Mark Felix - to see if they can claim the prize. Trey Mitchell III is a raw and an exciting prospect, as is former WWE Wrestler Evan Singleton who. If his strength matches his bravado, he should do extremely well.