Bishop is, once more, the strongest man within the Kingdom.
The 2023 edition of the Britain’s Strongest Man (BSM) contest saw veteran Adam Bishop capture his second profession BSM title. Bishop’s first BSM win occurred in 2020 when he overcame the now two-time reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Tom Stoltman, and Stoltman’s brother Luke. In accordance with Strongman Archives, that was also Bishop’s last skilled strongman win, along with his 2023 Giants Live-organized victory ending an approximate three-year drought. Joining Bishop on the rostrum on the 2023 iteration of the BSM were Gavin Bilton (second place) and 2019 BSM champion Graham Hicks (third).
Here’s an summary of the ultimate standings from the 2023 BSM competition, which took place in Sheffield, England, on Jan. 28, 2023:
2023 Britain’s Strongest Man Final Standings
- Adam Bishop — 53.5 points | Champion
- Gavin Bilton — 50 points
- Graham Hicks — 48 points
- Paul Smith — 43 points
- Kane Francis — 36 points
- Andy Black — 35.5 points
- Mark Felix — 32 points
- Ryan Bennett — 29 points
- Louis Jack — 23.5 points
- Zake Muluzi —17.5 points
- Cilléin Groom — 17 points
- Shane Flowers — One point (didn’t finish — withdrew)
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The one-day BSM contest featured five events for the respective competitors to work through: the Deadlift Ladder, Automobile Walk, Viking Press for Reps, Loading Race, and Power Stairs. In an all-around dominant performance, Bishop won 4 of the five events save for the Viking Press for Reps, where he finished in seventh place.
Given the context of Bishop finally getting off the schneid to face on top of a podium again, he was understandably quite satisfied along with his performance within the aftermath. Bishop had finished in third place throughout the 2022 BSM, and that disappointing shortcoming looked as if it would encourage him to return stronger than ever.
In response, the experienced strongman shared an intensive, appreciative reflection on his second BSM title and his first win in over three years.
“Back at the highest once more, two times because the Britain’s Strongest Man,” Bishop began. “Amazing night with [Giants Live]. It’s at all times my favourite show of the 12 months with the ever-awesome Sheffield crowd. After the frustration of last 12 months, it felt great to place in a powerful performance and get that trophy back in my hands. An enormous thanks to the entire crowd, [the Giants Live] crew, and my fellow competitors for putting on such a spectacle of strength.
It was a pleasure sharing the rostrum with my friends, Gavin Bilton and Graham Hicks. The 2023 season has got off to the right start. Let’s keep this thing rolling.”
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The 2023 competitive 12 months arguably couldn’t have gotten off to a greater start for Bishop. The athlete will now likely turn his attention to notching a spot within the 2023 WSM on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. His best profession result during that contest was a sixth-place finish in 2020. Likelihood is, Bishop could parlay being a two-time BSM champion right into a benchmark performance at strongman’s biggest competition.
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