Reigning champion Tom Stoltman will look to defend his 2021 title, but he'll have plenty of competition. The field of 30 athletes is filled with familiar names for fans of the sport. The 2022 World's Strongest Man competition kicks off on May 24 in Sacramento, California, and runs through the week for a five-day contest ending with the champion crowned on May 29. The biggest event on the strength sports calendar (at least as measured by the collective size of its participants) is finally here.