The photos you'll only understand if you watched Europe's Strongest Man at Leeds First Direct Arena

Larger than life giants went head to head in Leeds in a bid to be crowned Europe's Strongest Man.

Thousands turned out at the First Direct Arena as Game of Thrones star Hafþór 'Thor' Björnsson hammered the opposition to retain his crown - winning it a record fifth time. Our snapper was on hand to capture all of the action in these photos:

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PICS: Marisa Cashill
Brian Shaw and Eddie Hall backstageplaceholder image
Brian Shaw and Eddie Hall backstage
The giant 350kg axel deadlift.placeholder image
The giant 350kg axel deadlift.
The giant 350kg axel deadlift.placeholder image
The giant 350kg axel deadlift.
Mark Felix attempts the giant 350kg axel deadlift.placeholder image
Mark Felix attempts the giant 350kg axel deadlift.
Tom Stoltman attempts the giant 350kg axel deadlift.placeholder image
Tom Stoltman attempts the giant 350kg axel deadlift.
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The log press.
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