Commerce Casino—For strongman competitors and fans alike, it was the day they were  waiting for: the opener of the 2014 edition of the World’s Strongest Man contest.


The Icelandic giant Hafthor Julius Bjornsson races with a 275-lb. IronMind sandbag in the loading event at the World’s Strongest Man contest today at the Commerce Casino.  Will this be his year?  IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo


It’s too early to say who’s going to do what with a lot of action between now and the last day of the finals, but one man to keep an eye on is the Icelandic giant Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, who has been fast rising star in strongman.  Will this be his year?


And if you are in the Los Angeles area, there’s still time to act on this offer from the World’s Strongest Man organizers on Facebook: “Day two of the WSM heats is at Paramount Studios on Sunday. It features the Fingals Fingers, Squat and Deadlift.

Any fans of WSM that would like access to see the event need invitations. Please email: worldsstrongestman2014@gmail.com if you would like to come. Access would be at 9am. ID is necessary. Invite is on first come first serve basis only.”

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