The World’s Strongest Man classics 1977: Wilhelm secures the first World’s Strongest Man title

Bruce Wilhelm takes on the field in the Tug-of-War and wins the maiden World’s Strongest Man crown in 1977. Created in 1977, The World’s Strongest Man™ has become the premier event in strength athletics. For over 30 years, the strongest men on the planet have come together in a series of unique and amazing tests of strength to determine The World’s Strongest Man.