The World's Strongest Man competition starts today in Myrtle Beach. Here's how to watch.

The 2023 World's Strongest Man competition kicked off Wednesday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The event, founded in 1977, kicks off with  two days of qualifying rounds, followed by a two-day finale, leading up to the crowning of this year's winner on Sunday.

This year's World's Strongest Man was the 46th edition of the competition, which was held in Sacramento, California last year. In previous years it's been held in countries including Malta and Morocco.

Here's what to know about the competition:

Where to watch the World's Strongest Man Competition:

In Myrtle Beach? Visit Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place at 812 N Ocean Blvd.

The competition is free, open to the public and includes a festival area as well as a viewing area to watch each event live.

Daily behind-the-scenes coverage of each event with commentary is also available on the World's Strongest Man's social media channels.

Live coverage is not available on TV, but CBS Sports Network and CBS Television Network are slated to air the competition starting on May 28.

What's the event schedule?

• Wednesday: The Loading Race, Deadlift Machine and Log Ladder.

• Thursday: Conan's Wheel, Kettleball Toss and Stone Off

• Saturday: Fingal's Fingers, Deadlift and Shield Carry

• Sunday: Max Dumbell, Vehicle Pull and Atlas Stones

How do I find World's Strongest Man results?

Qualifying began at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Visit WSM's website to see live daily scores and results from the competition.

Who is competing in this year's WSM competition?

In addition to Stoltman, this year's competitors include:

• Adam Bishop

• Aivars Smaukstelis

• Bobby Thompson

• Brian Shaw

• Eddie Williams

• Evan Singleton

• Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted

• Fadi El Masri

• Gabriel Rhéaume

• Gavin Bilton

• Graham Hicks

• Iron Bivy

• Jaco Schoonwinkel

• Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf

• Kevin Faires

• Konstantine Janashia

• Kristjan Jon Haraldsson

• Luke Stoltman

• Mark Felix

• Mateusz Kieliszkowski

• Mathew Ragg

• Mitchell Hooper

• Oleksii Novikov

• Pa O’Dwyer

• Paul Smith

• Pavlo Kordiyaka

• Rauno Heinla

• Spenser Remick

• Tom Stoltman

• Thomas Evans

• Trey Mitchell

Who is the current World's Strongest Man?

Tom Stoltman, nicknamed "The Albatross," is the current reigning World's Strongest Man champion.

He's won the competition two years straight, according to its website, and is going for the hat trick this weekend.

His brother, Luke Stoltman, is also competing against him.

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