About Martins Licis

Martins Licis (Latvian: Mārtiņš Līcis, pronounced ; born September 28, 1990) is an American professional strongman, notable for winning the 2019 World's Strongest Man, the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic, and the 2021 Rogue Invitational strongman championships.

He's the fourth strongman in history to win both World's Strongest Man and Arnold Strongman Classic competitions following Žydrūnas Savickas, Brian Shaw and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson.

Licis is the current world record holder of the Steinborn squat, Sorinex Saxon bar deadlift, Thor's Hammer one arm grip lift, Inver Stones loading, and Conan's Wheel of Pain strongman events.