It was his second title, and Pudzianowski's record-setting score of 66 points in the Final eclipsed the previous record of 60.

The contest was held at Victoria Falls, Zambia.

[1] [2] Levi Vaoga was originally in this heat but could not go to Zambia, and he was replaced by Heinz Ollesch.

[2] [2] [2] Juha-Matti Räsänen was supposed to be in this heat but injured his bicep just before the contest.

[2] events: Carry & Drag (Duck Walk & Drag Chain & Anchor), Log Lift Ladder, Hercules Hold, Atlas Stones, Train Pull, Dead Lift with Barrels Machine, Farmer's Walk