6:06 Hey Mitchell, I’m the guy in the green WSM in the video. I really appreciated you taking a moment to speak to myself and others after the medley. Even more so, I was incredibly inspired by your performance afterwards in spite of your hands. Seeing your performance yesterday gave me a whole new appreciation of you as a person and athlete. Keep doing what you do. LHBK

@dr.harambe3828

Ай бұрын

dont wash ur body ever again

@WorldwideDarts

Ай бұрын

Awesome that you were able to attend! You're looking good in green 💪🏼💪🏼

@thebyrd12

Ай бұрын

@@WorldwideDarts thanks!

"if my hands were stronger this wouldnt have been a problem", there it is. No excuses, he admitted the injury was avoidable. That is HUMBLE.

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Absolutely! That's also a growth mindset right there, viewing failure as necessary for mastery.

@timurch3812

Ай бұрын

But how do you make your hands stronger?!

@Jambobist

Ай бұрын

@@timurch3812 He's talking about his grip strength, callouses rip when your grip starts to fail and the implement slips. If his grip had been stronger there wouldn't have been a problem.

@jamesprynne1422

Ай бұрын

Exactly I wish a chunk of his fan base felt the same way instead of trying to taint toms win

Tying first in axel with shredded hands is nuts. Let’s get it today Mitch!

@SarahLiufit

Ай бұрын

fighting through the pain!

@hairyape_8103

Ай бұрын

Thats what champions do

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Almost broke the World Record too. I knew he had been training for that and likely broke the WR unofficially in training but after shredding his hands I wasn't sure if he'd attempt it just for half a point. But fuck that! He was there to put on a show! And that he did! Lol FWIW, I think Tom could have also broken the record on Saturday if he had attempted it.

@jamesprynne1422

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I think Tom was a lot closer to smashing the axle record in my opinion. Tactics came into play and Tom did the right thing but he deffo had it in him

Regardless of outcome, you’re such a great influence on the strength community. World’s Nicest Man

Hi @Mitchell Hooper, Climbers suffer from parts of the skin tearing off. We call them "flappers" which basically happens when the skin or calluses get too thick. Climbers remedy this by cutting the skin down with a razor or sanding it. It might be worth looking at some videos on how climbers do this. Of course this may well be different in strongman but you never know, you might be able to avoid this happening again with some appropriate skin care. Good luck

Hey Mitch, I was there on day 1 of the finals and talked to your sister at your booth before buying some merch (love the LHBK boonie hat btw) but somehow missed meeting you. If WSM is back in Myrtle Beach, SC next year I'll definitely be back (I have a feeling WSM is going to be outside the USA next year though). Also, I think you might be the only Canadian to have ever had a crowd of Americans (in the USA) chant "Can-a-da" instead of "U-S-A" lol. Congrats on a great show, looking forward to you breaking the axle WR in a future comp.

Bite down harder!! We love you brother!

Was really nervous to watch this after seeing the results of event 1, but I actually respect you way more now because of how well you handled the setback. What a great role model for everyone to look up to!

I think the best examples of what men should be can be found in the WSM circuit. Honestly Mitchell, Brian Shaw, the Stoltman bros, Thor, Martins, Oberst etc are what all teenage boys should be looking up to.. They all just seem like nice guys, they all celebrate each other's achievements and seem like the kind of guys that would stop to help an elderly person bring their shoppings in

What I love the most is how the athletes support each other.

such a inspiration for me. Thx Mitch ❤

Very inspiring perspective on the whole scenario! Seeing gratitude like this from Mitch while experiencing a hardship requires incredible strength.

I can tell your wife is super involved in your training and how you are feeling. That’s an incredible amount of support and a great wife! Good for you man!

Great comeback from the hand issues. Loz mentioned that blisters ripping is usually a sign of too much humidity on the handles/palms. was there anything you would do differently now knowing what happened that could have prevented this?

Been following strongman for years. You are my favorite of the new guard of athletes, the attitude especially is refreshing.

Massive respect Mitch, not just a physical beast but your mindset is commendable. A class act all round

Very honest reaction to an unexpected day! I got no horse in this race and am just hoping for a great battle. Go Mitch!

@fluphybunny930

Ай бұрын

Having Tom and Mitchel pushing each other could give us the best rivalry in recent years. Great stuff.

Mitch is such an awesome guy, makes me proud to be Canadian, you’ll get them back next year. Heal up and off to Strongest Man on Earth!

Don't back down Mitch. 1st place in the last 3 events. You've got this.

@combinemax

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately on stones we would never see that, but everything can happen

@hgbbccchcccvvb8226

Ай бұрын

Yeah 1st on stones against the lionel messi of stones...

@a-a-rondavis9438

Ай бұрын

Tom can stay with Mitch on deadlift for reps, and will win stones handily. Tom has won this barring a freak occurrence. Mitch in 2nd, and Evan is so comfortable in 3rd (5 pts ahead of 4th and 5 pts behind 2nd) that he WILL secure a bronze at minimum.

@josesolano2759

Ай бұрын

​@@hgbbccchcccvvb8226 Lionel Messi of stones 😂😂😂

@joeysaks6516

Ай бұрын

​@@a-a-rondavis9438 dude you called it

Hell of a performance Mitch! Onto the next

Badass performance Mitch. Really impressed with your mental fortitude.

Your gratitude for life shines through in adversity. For such a competitor, I'm amazed how rooted in you are in the big picture of life in the middle of the biggest competition of the year. Good luck the rest of the way, Mitch.

At 4mins. That comment shows your character. Good for you mate. That is a true sportsman and good male role model. Very proud of ya

Your videos are the most entertaining out of any of the WSM keep up the good work.

Fair play Mitch, you’ve given it your all, this was always going to be between you and Tom, 1 mistake (or in your case hands being shredded) the other is going to take full advantage. If you don’t win this year you’ll have more fire in your belly to win it back next year. Tom hasn’t put a foot wrong this year, the 2 of you are a level above the rest. Great sportsmanship and I’m writing this with 1 event left to go (so anything could still happen) but you’ve proved you’re worthy of your current title of WSM. Had you won the first event then it would be a different story but that’s strongman and competition. Much respect👍🇬🇧

i have never seen someone not perform subpar after tearing their hands(even in WSM finals). THis really just shows that his mental fortitude maches his superior strength genetics

2nd with an injury Great Job 👍👍💪💪

Damn!! Those hands took a beating! Awesome determination and grit!!

Let’s go Moose!! My guy is a true example of a man! Strong AF and kind to those around him!! Love how you represent yourself, you make those around you want to be and do better!! LHBK!! 💪🏽🇨🇦🫎

All the best bro, hope u got a good night sleep for today's finals, only 3 points behind Tom... Moooooove those weights ❤❤❤👍👍👍

@Mitchell Hooper I've been there man! Tore my hands wide open on the second event at a comp. Not fun! But we keep pushing forward. Rooting for your comeback on day 2!

What's great about you is that you're just as much a competitor as you are a strongman fan! It's incredibly humble of you to cheer on your main rivals to prefer seein the sport progressing over another title! I'm a huge Tkm fan for 6/7 years but you're always my second shout bud, I'll be happy with either of you being victorious today! Good luck mate, hope the hands aren't throbbing too much today 👌

Mitch just comes across as super sound in all of these a wonderful perspective on life and damn those hands are nasty, hard bastardise too you gotta love and respect it

Damn, I honestly was expecting you to be more thrown coming right off the first event. Shit happens, you know what your capable of, but in that hour after I’d still be pissed but you just stayed super positive

true gentleman and true to your own motto LHBK. And the streek continues, all podiums! If that is not GOAT performance I dont know what is! Please get a merch distributer in Europe!

Your videos have motivated me to stop using old injuries as excuses and start lifting a little heavier. I did a 160 lb bench press for 2 sets of 12 last week. Going for a standing military press PR this week of 130 lbs for 5 or 6. Thanks for sharing your videos.

Way to stay tough mentally!! Cheering from the Northern states

You're the real deal Mitch! Incredible attitude and example for all. Rooting for you all the way.

Time to grind Mitch! Get it done

Busted up hands and still signing autographs for fans. Legend!

Good job! How athletes respond to adversity is why I love Strongman! Good luck.

Your mindset is INSPIRATIONAL. Thank you 🙏🏼

You can do this!! Go get it today!!!

Immensely impressive performance so far man

You've got to be the ONLY Strongman in history who's still smiling after a snag on the first event AND still meeting up with fans. Hats off to you. You're making the sport better 🖖🏻

Good to see you kept your sense of humour, that's resilience

Good luck on the deadlift with those shredded hands. Hope that the straps are working double time

Good luck!!! hope you win!

Mitch you are a champion. You did us all proud, amazing you managed as well as you did considering your poor hands. 2nd place in the event but 1st in our hearts. I hope your hands heal quickly and you come back stronger than ever! Why you guys can’t wear gloves is beyond me.

Such kind and strong mindset Maybe he should make a motto out of it!

What ever happens you are the world strongest man and our favorit 💪👍 And also we really appreciate you for the person you are 👍💪😊

Hope the hands hold up buddy you got this

God dang those hands. I get a hangnail, and I need to take a sick day. You guys are hard. Go smash it today, Mitch!

Is there a rule on Gloves for certain events? Any advantages (not ripping hands likely being one) or disadvantages to gloves?

I hate that there is no live stream available. Wishing you the best of luck Mitch! I'll be rooting for your 2nd WSM champion title!

@TSMC123

Ай бұрын

Seriously? No live stream anywhere?

@KevinBE87

Ай бұрын

@@TSMC123 not that I know of. I'd love to know if it exists

@Idiomatick

Ай бұрын

@@TSMC123 WSM released 2023 videos only 2 months ago. They take about 10 months to post videos.

@Clluthu

Ай бұрын

worst thing about wsm....

Thriving with those hand tears. That’s just crazy! Absolute legend already.

IM ROOTING FOR YOU EVEN HARDER RIGHT NOW! LETSGO MITCH

Amazing job man lets go 💪💪

Rooting for you to come out on top. Go show them moose and get that 2nd title

let's go Moose man! Let's Go! love from China~

Ouch that hand injury looks painful but hats off to you for pushing thru

Love how you kept composure and tried to stay positive after your hands tore so early on. I still thought your performance was great regardless

Mitch is such a beast i hope he sticks at strongman for as long as he can, now brians gone your the storngman i most enjoy watchin the way you aproch events is great to watch

You're an inspiration mate. Great attitude. Glad to see you are having fun and appreciating where you are. As always give it your 100% today and the chips will fall where they may.

Got this Mitch.

"Blessed to be here, win or lose" #LHBK

That's the attitude of a champion.

Hope you are back again next year.

Mitch, you have such a great attitude. You're a great ambassador for the sport

Might there be a way to treat, or time the growth of callouses, to avoid ripping?

You are a beast no matter the outcome and you make me damn proud to be Canadian! 🇨🇦💪

Keep it up man! You pulled yourself back into contention and the pressure is on them to keep you out of the top spot.

It comes down to how bad you want it. My podium predictions are You, Tom and Evan. Let's go Champ!

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These were my podium predictions too but I had Mitch 1st Tom 2nd and I thought Evan would have got 3rd by more than the slim margin he did (I thought he would have done better on the conan's wheel and I wonder if his foot/ankle was bothering him during that event, he said it wasn't but idk). Shit happens in life though.

Great work Brother 💪🏼 Moooose 🤘🏼

GOOD LUCK YA BIG MOOSE!

Excellent perspective, Mitch. Day 2 is going to be very interesting!

Day 2 Go get it!!

Do you find that wearing a ring makes any difference in performance? I'd imagine it could slightly compromise grip.

Mitch, when you go home after ripping your hands like that definitely try rinsing with warm saline solution to help facilitate a faster healing process. It can be really helpful and has been used more in medical applications than before. Good luck!

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I used to do this when I'd shred my knuckles from MMA training, helps prevent infection too.

Can't wait to watch the events 10 months from now when WSM releases the video.

Having followed lifting etc since 1960s I couldn't believe the poundages since they have to clean bar that won't rotate them press,push press or jerk press weight. Many lifters are so tight in shoulders and arms they can't hold bar on shoulders making it very difficult.

I hope you win Mitch, that 1st event was heartbreaking.

Was nice to Tom cheer you on. I still think you have a chance of winning tonight though

It’s interesting you dont use knee or elbow sleeves on the axle. I feel i get about 10% extra from them combined. Its cool how what works for one may not for others i can see how at that size it could impair mobility at the elbow.

Good job I wish you the best of health 🙏✝️💕

Mentality of a true champion. Thats why your so popular. Goodluck mitch!

Go Team Mooooooooose!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

Good luck today Mitch!

Awesome positivity, good on you. Best of luck today. Have fun, looks like a competitive top three. And 4th spot fight between the new comers 👏👏👏

Event one didn't go well, but you have made up so much ground. 3 points behind this morning, but I'll be pulling for you today. We know you can make up those points. *EDIT* Things didn't quite go your way, but 16 podiums in a row now. The Streak continues. Well done.

I guarantee Mitch will "unturn" the stone of proper callous management for next year and make these rips a non-issue going forward. I'm happy to see a rivalry spark with The Albatross! Lots of new faces in the finals too! Strongman is in a good place.

Incredible attitude, no excuses, thankful to be there, you really are a roll model of sportsmanship. I wish you the best and success.

Great job Mitch, way to put it all out on the line.

Savage! Let's go!

Jesus, so positive 👏 Champ 🎖

Incredible

Haha I love the lil baby headphones @ 11:11

You truly are the embodiment of "Lift heavy, be kind" and I know that you will be remembered in this sport forever no matter if you win this years' WSM or not!

The World shortest strongman 2:24 😂😂

You're a Canadian hero