Hafthor Broke a World Record—and Still Lost by 2 Points

Hafthor Bjornsson broke a world record at Iceland’s Strongest Man 2026—and still lost the championship by only two points. The Mountain won three of eight events, pulled a massive 420 kg deadlift and finished the competition with eight reps on the 200 kg Manhood Stone—a new world record. But Kristjan Haraldsson’s incredible consistency across all eight events earned him 88 points, just ahead of Hafthor’s 86. In this video, we break down exactly where Hafthor lost the championship, how Kristjan built the stronger overall score and why one historic final performance could not save Thor’s attempt to win his thirteenth Iceland’s Strongest Man title. From the Husafell Stone and dumbbell medley to the arm-over-arm pull, 350 kg frame carry and unforgettable Manhood Stones finale, this was one of the closest and most dramatic strongman competitions of 2026. FINAL PODIUM: 🥇 Kristjan Haraldsson — 88 points 🥈 Hafthor Bjornsson — 86 points 🥉 Vilius Jokuzys — 85.5 points What would you choose: the world record or the championship? Share your answer in the comments and subscribe to Anvil Strength for powerful strongman stories, competition breakdowns, world records and updates from the world’s strongest athletes. This video was created for sports commentary, analysis and educational purposes. #HafthorBjornsson #IcelandsStrongestMan #Strongman#HafthorBjornsson #IcelandsStrongestMan #Strongman #TheMountain #Strongman2026Featured Athlete: Hafthor Bjornsson — @Hafthorjulius Related Strongman Coverage: @GiantsLiveSTRONGMAN @BigLozOfficial @OfficialStrongmancom