Eddie Hall Passed Out During his Most Brutal Strongman Challenge

When it comes to the sport of Strongman, no individual is more recognisable in modern times than Eddie Hall. He may have retired from active competition in 2018, but ‘The Beast’ has stayed relevant since walking away from the circuit, fighting in both boxing and MMA, while building his reputation as an online content creator.

For all that he has been through in front of the cameras, though, few moments will have been as scary for Hall and his family as the time that he passed out while competing to become Britain’s Strongest Man in 2014. Seeking to win the crown for the very first time, the Newcastle-Under-Lyme native was faced with the imposing task of competing in the Conan’s Wheel event.

The discipline is described by the official Strongman website as being ‘a test of unrivalled endurance and strength. It challenges even the hardiest bodybuilders, demanding not just muscle power but mental stamina.”

Put simply, athletes are tasked with lifting and carrying a bar fitted with a substantial amount of weight in a circular motion. It wasn’t an event that a competitor with a body type like Hall’s was expected to excel in – as the commentators at the time pointed out. However, even they didn’t foresee the lengths that a struggling Hall would go to try and get the job done.

“This is mind over matter and his mind says the pain does not matter,” bellows the commentator, praising Hall’s mental strength. Unfortunately, while Hall’s mind was bulletproof, his body simply couldn’t take the strain.

Having completed 720 degrees of his circuit, ‘The Beast’ fainted, slumping on to his back to an audible gasp from the crowd in attendance. As always at Strongman events, a team of qualified medics were soon on hand to help revive the fallen star.