Tom Stoltman decrees ‘UK Strongman is in a great place’ after most dramatic of finals at World’s Strongest Man 2025
Tom Stoltman has reacted to the closest of World’s Strongest Man finals, saying UK strongman is “in a great place”.
The 30-year-old from Invergordon put in a valiant effort on the final day of the 2025 competition, clawing back a nine point deficit to come within a second of earning the title for a fourth time.
In the end, he had to settle for silver by just 0.5 points, but still became the most successful Brit to ever grace the World’s Strongest Man competition.
Now, he has posted on social media for the first time, congratulating new champion Rayno Nel on a winning debut and giving his take on the state of the sport in the UK after four Brits reached the final.
“The World’s Strongest Man 2025 was a tense and epic battle!” Stoltman wrote.
“I’m very happy with my performance overall, and second place by 0.5 points - I cannot be sad. That’s six years in-a-row in the top two!
“Well done Mitchell Hooper on the third place finish, it was another great battle over the weekend!
“Congratulations Rayno Nel. A fantastic champion and a very good guy. I hope you and your family enjoy the win
“Also having four brits in the final this year was great Strongman in the UK is in a great place and it’s going in the right direction every year
“Thanks to my team and my sponsors for trusting me every single day and working hard behind the scenes.”