What is the history of modern Strongman competitions?
The World’s Strongest Man competition has been held annually since 1977. In 1995 it was held in the Bahamas; South Africa in 1994; France in 1993. It is by far the most important competition in the world. In the 1980’s this competition produced various national championships as qualifiers to the upper-level. Nowadays every influential country have their own national contest to find the best athlete for the World’s Strongest Man. The BBC (British Broadcasting Company) has been a driving force in popularizing this sport. The BBC sells the show around the world. Trans World International produces this competition for BBC.
