Tom Stoltman, best known as “The Albatross” for his impressive arm span, is a dominant force in the strongman world, having secured three World’s Strongest Man titles and multiple national championships. After earning his first invitation to the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) in 2017, placing second at UK’s Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman, known as ‘The Albatross’ for his impressive arm span, quickly established himself as a dominant force in professional strongman. His early career saw him secure a 5th place finish at Scotland’s Strongest Man in 2013, followed by consistent second-place rankings in the competition from 2015 to 2017. Stoltman went on to claim his inaugural Scotland’s Strongest Man title in 2018.
Stoltman is particularly renowned for his proficiency in the Atlas Stones event, a discipline where he holds multiple world records. In 2024, Tom Stoltman unequivocally reclaimed his position at the top of the sport, winning his third World’s Strongest Man title. This monumental achievement was complemented by securing the Britain’s Strongest Man title, a 3rd place finish at the Arnold Strongman Classic, and subsequent 2nd place finishes at both the Strongman Classic and the Rogue Invitational. Stoltman’s continued dominance across major international competitions underscores his legacy as one of strongman’s most decorated and marketable athletes.