Eddie Hall, the 2017 World's Strongest Man, addresses a controversy surrounding his win. He claims that Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (also known as Thor) accused him of cheating in the Viking press event. Eddie Hall reveals a behind-the-scenes video that shows the event's rules and the judges' warnings to Thor about his technique. The video suggests that Thor was not cheated, but rather did not follow the rules, resulting in a warning and a reduction in points. Eddie Hall and other strongmen who competed in the event share their thoughts, stating that Thor's accusations were unfounded and that Eddie Hall won the event fairly.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is a World's Strongest Man winner.
2. The speaker is addressing a controversy surrounding the 2017 World's Strongest Man competition.
3. Half Thor (Hafthor Bjornsson) claimed he was robbed of the title.
4. The speaker presents a video as evidence to refute Half Thor's claims.
5. The video was created by an independent filmmaker, Andy Quinn, a former World's Strongest Man producer.
6. The video shows behind-the-scenes footage of the 2017 competition.
7. The controversy surrounds the Viking press event, where Half Thor was accused of double dipping.
8. Colin Bryce, the head referee, explains the rules of the Viking press event.
9. The video shows Half Thor being warned for bending his knees during the lift.
10. Eddie Hall won the Viking press event by one repetition.
11. The video shows a comparison between Eddie Hall's and Half Thor's techniques during the Viking press.
12. The speaker quotes other athletes who competed in the 2017 World's Strongest Man, including Brian Shaw and Tom Stoltman.
13. The athletes' opinions are divided, with some supporting Half Thor's claims and others backing Eddie Hall's win.
14. The speaker concludes that the video evidence refutes Half Thor's claims of being robbed.