2001 World's Strongest Man


The 2001 World's Strongest Man was the 24th edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Svend Karlsen from Norway. It was his first title after finishing second the previous year. 1998 winner Magnus Samuelsson from Sweden finished second after finishing third the previous year, and 2000 winner Janne Virtanen from Finland finished third. The contest was held at Victoria Falls, Zambia.

Qualifying heats

Heat 1

of Iceland was originally intended to be within this Heat but had to withdraw making room for the reserve Israel Garrido.

Heat 2

Heat 3

Heat 4

of Australia was originally intended to be within this Heat but had to withdraw making room for the Levi Vaoga who was not down as an official reserve.

Heat 5

Reserves