Stærkmandskonkurrence

Stærkmandskonkurrence, often translated as strongman competition, is a sport where athletes compete in a series of strength-based events. These events are designed to test a variety of physical attributes including raw strength, power, endurance, and grip strength. Unlike traditional weightlifting disciplines like Olympic weightlifting or powerlifting, strongman competitions feature a diverse range of unique challenges that mimic feats of strength from historical or everyday tasks.

Common events in stærkmandskonkurrence include carrying heavy objects like stones, logs, or farmer's walk implements over a set distance, lifting large and awkward objects such as atlas stones onto platforms, or pulling heavy vehicles like trucks or buses. Athletes may also perform overhead lifts of implements such as dumbbells or logs, or engage in static holds and repetitions of extremely heavy weights. The specific events can vary greatly between competitions, often tailored to the athletes' strengths and the event organizer's resources.

The sport has roots in historical displays of strength and has evolved into a modern competitive discipline with professional athletes and international championships. Competitors are typically large and muscular individuals, but success requires not only size but also exceptional technique, mental fortitude, and a high level of conditioning to endure the demanding nature of the events. Judging is based on the successful completion of the event within a given time limit or the maximum weight lifted.