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The Arnold Strongman Classic is an annual competition featuring strength athletes from all over the world, determining who is the Strongest Man in the World. Created by
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, Jim Lorimer and
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, it is an offshoot of the
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which takes place annually in
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,
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. Widely regarded as the heaviest and the most difficult strongman competition in the world the Arnold Strongman Classic has been won only by 8 men in history. Among them, the Lithuanian
Žydrūnas Savickas Žydrūnas Savickas (; born ...
has won it 8 times, while the Icelander
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (; transliterated as Hafthor in English, born 26 November 1988), is an Icelandic professional strongman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time. He is the first and only person t ...
and American
Brian Shaw Brian Keith Shaw (born March 22, 1966) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He could play both guard positions, but wa ...
have won it 3 times each.


History

The Arnold Strongman (which has been variously referred to as the "Arnold Classic", the "Arnold Classic Strongman", "Arnold's Summit" and "Arnold's Strongest Man") is one of the many offshoots of the Arnold festival. The Arnold Sports Festival, founded in 1989 as the
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and named after
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, was originally a bodybuilding contest. It featured a competition for men (Arnold Classic) and women (
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). The bodybuilding contests have since expanded to include a Fitness International and Figure International competition for women. However, the event had also expanded to include other sports and events, one of which was strongman, introduced in late 2002. This Strongman event was created by a powerlifter named
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at the request of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The expansion of the programme led to the Classic becoming the Arnold Fitness Weekend and now the
Arnold Sports Festival The International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness, IFBB Arnold Sports Festival, also known as the Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival, is an annual multi-sport event consisting of professional bodybuilding (''Arnold Classic''), Strongman ( ...
. According to the
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co-producer, Jim Lorimer: ''"The Arnold Strongman Classic has been growing in popularity every year, and we are very excited that many strong men are returning."'' January 29, 2008.


Championship History

In the inaugural 2002 competition, the American professional wrestler and former weight lifter
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emerged victorious over Norway's
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. In addition to competing in what were the four official events — the Apollon's Wheel, the deadlift, the Hummer push and the 800+lbs Farmer's Walk — the competitors were given the opportunity to attempt to lift the
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"unliftable" dumbbell or ''Inch Bell''. A prize of $1000 was awarded to the man who could pull it the highest in the air. Five men chose to try the Bell with Mark Henry winning the $1000 by pulling it to the level of his chest. Pfister raised the Inch Bell over his head with his right hand, to a standing ovation, but his lift was disqualified because he briefly stabilized the dumbbell with his left hand when it was on his knee and because he used a "continental clean" when raising the dumbbell to his chest. Pfister was however also awarded $1000. From 2003 to 2008, the Arnold Strongman was won every year by
Žydrūnas Savickas Žydrūnas Savickas (; born ...
of
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(see
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below). In 2008, he received a $40,000 check from Gerard Dente of MHP, an
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watch by Robert Ronan and the Louis Cyr trophy (after the legendary strongman,
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) and congratulations from Governor
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. In the competition, 12 world records were set with Savickas setting three of them. In the Tire Deadlift, he lifted 1,027 lbs. In the Circus Dumbbell, he tied with Derek Poundstone for the world record with nine lifts each, and in the Manhood Stones, he lifted 525 lbs, three times. Second places were shared primarily between Svend Karlsen and
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while
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,
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, Andrus Murumets and
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shared the third places. American Derek Poundstone won in 2009 & 2010. Derek took the vacant throne from Zydrunas when he took 2009 off from the competition. When Savickas returned in 2010, Derek retained his title by defeating Zydrunas. Just days before the 2011 contest, 2-time defending champion Derek Poundstone was forced to withdraw from the contest due to injury. Fellow American big
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came in and won the contest, and Mike Jenkins, the winner of the 2012 Arnold Strongman amateur event who was competing in his first-ever professional strongman competition, shocked many and finished in second place ahead of 6 time-champion Savickas who came in third.Brian Shaw of Colorado Wins the Tenth Arnold Strongman Classic
/ref> Mike Jenkins went on to win the title in 2012 ahead of Derek Poundstone by 1 point and Žydrūnas dropping to third. Lithuania's
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won the competition in 2013 ahead of Brian Shaw by 0.5 point and Russia's
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emerged third. From 2014 to 2017 the competition was won by either Zydrunas or Brian with two wins per each after very close battles, bringing their winning tallies to 8 and 3 respectively. the podiums were secured by Mike Burke,
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, Vytautas Lalas and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. In 2018, the Icelandic giant
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (; transliterated as Hafthor in English, born 26 November 1988), is an Icelandic professional strongman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time. He is the first and only person t ...
reached his prime and dominated the competition for 3 consecutive years, winning the title in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Brian Shaw, Martins Licis, Mateusz Kieliszkowski and
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all had to settle with second and third places. Hafþór established new World Records in the Bag over bar, 500 kg Timber carry, Húsafell Stone carry, 400 lb Apollon's Axel for reps and twice broke the Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record with 472 kg (1,041 lb) in 2018 and 474 kg (1,045 lb) in 2019. Poland's Mateusz Kieliszkowski established world records in the Odd Haugen's Tombstone and Cyr Dumbbell while American Martins Licis established a world record in Conan's Wheel of Pain event. In 2021, the competition was not held due to
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. The 3 time defending champion Hafþór had retired from Strongman and Martins Licis won the competition in 2022 ahead of Ukraine's
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who emerged second.


Past winners


Winners breakdown


Regular events and world records

#Timber Carry - Contestants have to lift heavy barn timbers bolted together and travel up an inclined ramp. In 2015
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (; transliterated as Hafthor in English, born 26 November 1988), is an Icelandic professional strongman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time. He is the first and only person t ...
carried a 500 kg (1,102 lb) frame up a 35 feet ramp in 10.15 seconds, and in 2018 Jerry Pritchett carried a 408 kg (900 lb) frame up a 35 feet ramp in 9.58 seconds. The event is also known as 'Frame Carry'. #Atlas Stones - Contestants have to lift heavy round concrete stones over a bar 4 feet in height. In 2017
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hoisted a 254 kg (560 lb) stone over the bar. #Apollon's Axle - A unique barbell made famous by the traditional strongman Louis "Apollon" Uni, reproduced by Ivanko Barbell Company, the Axle is a replica of the original with the same bar thickness, mechanically fastened to reproduction train wheels. Contestants must lift the wheels from the floor to overhead as many times as possible within a time frame. In 2002
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repped a 166 kg (366 lb) Axel 3 times, and in 2018
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (; transliterated as Hafthor in English, born 26 November 1988), is an Icelandic professional strongman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time. He is the first and only person t ...
repped a 181 kg (400 lb) Axel 4 times. #Austrian Oak - A unique log named after
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's nickname which weighs anywhere from 195-204 kg (430-450 lb) where the athletes has to press for the maximum number of reps. A lighter Slater log which weighs 175 kg (386 lb) was also used for athletes who couldn't lift the Austrian Oak. In 2015
Žydrūnas Savickas Žydrūnas Savickas (; born ...
repped a 204 kg (450 lb) Austrian Oak 4 times. #Hummer Tire Deadlift - Contestants are required to lift a specially designed long bar weighted with tires from 15" height. The Tire Deadlift bar was designed and manufactured by Ivanko Barbell Company and comprises a 13 foot long stainless steel bar and up to eight Hummer tires & rims. Additional calibrated barbell plates may be added. In 2014
Žydrūnas Savickas Žydrūnas Savickas (; born ...
pulled 524 kg (1,155 lb) from a 15" height. #Elephant Bar Deadlift - Contestants are required to lift a specially designed extra whipping long bar with
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inscribed weight plates from a standard 9" height. The apparatus was designed and manufactured by
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. In 2019
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (; transliterated as Hafthor in English, born 26 November 1988), is an Icelandic professional strongman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time. He is the first and only person t ...
pulled 474 kg (1,045 lb) from the standard 9" height. #Bale Tote - Contestants have to carry across their shoulders a heavy bar/yoke in a timed event. In 2017
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carried a 710 kg (1,565 lb) yoke for 4 meters in 14.87 seconds and in 2014
Žydrūnas Savickas Žydrūnas Savickas (; born ...
carried a 640 kg (1,410 lb) yoke for 4 meters in 3.87 seconds. The event is also known as 'Super Yoke'. #Bag over Bar - Contestants have to throw heavy sandbags from 'a duck walk to an over head position' over a 15 foot bar. In 2017
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (; transliterated as Hafthor in English, born 26 November 1988), is an Icelandic professional strongman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time. He is the first and only person t ...
threw a 45 kg (100 lb) bag over the 15 foot bar, and in 2019 a 25.5 kg (56 lb) Highland games weight (using only 1 arm) over a 20 foot 2 inch bar. #Circus Dumbbell - Lifting the classic heavy "Circus" dumbbell, used by professional Strongmen from the early 20th century including
Louis Cyr Louis Cyr (; born Cyprien-Noé Cyr, October 10, 1863 - November 10, 1912) was a Canadian, Canadian strongman (strength athlete), strongman with a career spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His recorded feats, including lifting (1/4 ...
. Richard Sorin reproduced the dumbbell for this event. It usually has a very big handle over in diameter. The basic rule was to use one hand at a time and lift the dumbbell overhead either for max weight or for many reps as possible within a given time.Arnold Strongman
/ref> In 2020
Mateusz Kieliszkowski Mateusz Kieliszkowski (born 12 August 1993) is a Polish strongman competitor. He is particularly known for his impressive pressing ability within strongman, as well as his prowess in the Atlas Stones and various moving events. Strongman caree ...
lifted a 145 kg (320 lb) dumbbell. #Odd Haugen's Tombstone - Contestants have to hoist the legendary Odd Haugen's Tombstone which is weighing 190 kg (420 lb) to their shoulder for many reps as possible. In 2019
Mateusz Kieliszkowski Mateusz Kieliszkowski (born 12 August 1993) is a Polish strongman competitor. He is particularly known for his impressive pressing ability within strongman, as well as his prowess in the Atlas Stones and various moving events. Strongman caree ...
lifted the stone for 5 repetitions. #Húsafell Stone - Contestants have to carry the legendary Húsafell Stone which weighs 186 kg (410 lb) around a structure which replicated the historical sheep and goat pen. In 2019
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (; transliterated as Hafthor in English, born 26 November 1988), is an Icelandic professional strongman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strength athletes of all time. He is the first and only person t ...
carried the stone for a distance of 218 feet 11 inches. #Conan's Wheel of Pain - The event replicated the legendary grain mill from '' Conan the Barbarian (1982)'' where the contestants have to push a contraption which weighs 20,000 lbs around in a circle for time or distance and measured in either degrees or distance. The colossal contraption was replicated and built by
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. In 2019 Martins Licis pushed the wheel for a distance of 119 feet 9 inches. #Double T Squat - Contestants have to Squat a specially made curved bar to a platform and up for max weight. In 2022 Jean-Francois Caron Squatted 438 kg (966 lb).


Full results


2002: Arnold Classic Strongman Competition

Dates: 22, 23 February 2002 Columbus, Ohio:


2003: Arnold's Strength Summit

Dates: 28 February, 1 March 2003 Columbus, Ohio:


2004: Arnold's Strongest Man

Dates: 5, 6 March 2004 Columbus, Ohio:


2005: Arnold's Strongest Man

Dates: 4, 5 March 2005 Columbus, Ohio:


2006: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 3, 4 March 2006 Columbus, Ohio:


2007: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 2–4 March 2007 Columbus, Ohio:


2008: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 29 February, 1 March 2008 Columbus, Ohio:


2009: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 6, 7 March 2009 Columbus, Ohio:


2010: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 5, 6 March 2010 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2011: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 4, 5 March 2011 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2012: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 2, 3 March 2012 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2013: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 1, 2 March 2013 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2014: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 1, 2 March 2014 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2015: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 7, 8 March 2015 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2016: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 4, 5 March 2016 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2017: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 3, 4 March 2017 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2018: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 2, 3 March 2018 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2019: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 1, 2 March 2019 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2020: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 6, 7 March 2020 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Strongman Arena)


2022: Arnold Strongman Classic

Dates: 4, 5 March 2022 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Strongman Arena)


Arnold Strongman Classic-Europe

In 2012, the inaugural ''"Arnold Strongman Classic-Europe"'' contest was formed and is a joint promotion between Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Lorimer (Arnold Sports Festival co-promoter), Dr. Rafael Santonja (president of the International Federation of Body Building, "IFBB") as well as American Strongman Corporation and
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.Strongman Champions League Coming to the Arnold Classic–Europe
/ref> The ''"Arnold Strongman Classic-Europe"'' contest will differ significantly from the format of the original Arnold Strongman Classic event, with less of an emphasis on brute strength and heavy events, and will include a wider variety of events and some speed/loading events similar to
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and
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contests. The format change is due largely in part to the event being broadcast and televised in 85 countries.


2012: Arnold Strongman Classic-Europe

The 2012 contest was held in
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on Oct. 13 & 14, 2012, the event was sponsored by MHP. The contest is included as part of the 2012
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season, and competitors earned points towards the annual SCL overall title. The inaugural contest was won by 6-time Arnold Strongman champion and reigning
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Zydrunas Savickas of
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, who was also the 2012 SCL overall champion.Zydrunas Savickas Wins SCL Spain/Arnold-Europe
/ref> Dates: October 13–14, 2012
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2017: Arnold Strongman Classic-Europe


2018: Arnold Strongman Classic-Europe


2019: Arnold Strongman Classic-Europe


Arnold Strongman Classic Australia

In 2015, the inaugural ''"Arnold Strongman Classic Australia"'' contest was formed, and is a joint promotion between Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Lorimer (Arnold Sports Festival co-promoter), Dr. Rafael Santonja (president of the
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, "IFBB") as well as Australian Strongman Corporation and
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.http://arnoldclassic.com.au/


2015: Arnold Strongman Classic Australia


2016: Arnold Strongman Classic Australia


2017: Arnold Strongman Classic Australia


2018: Arnold Strongman Classic Australia


2019: Arnold Strongman Classic Australia


Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

In 2010, the Arnold Amateur contest was formed by Dione Wessels.Mike Jenkins Wins Amateur Strongman Title at the Arnold
/ref> The contest is open to amateur strongman competitors from all over the world. The winner of the contest receives their pro card, and an invite to the next year's Arnold Strongman Classic event. Mike Jenkins won the inaugural contest in 2010,
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from
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was the 2011 winner,Matesz Baron Wins ASC Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships
/ref> and
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was the 2012 winner.Adam Scherr Wins Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman World Championships
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2010: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 7, 6 March 2010 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2011: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 5, 6 March 2011 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2012: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 3, 4 March 2012 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2013: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 1,2 March 2013 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2014: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 1,2 March 2014 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2015: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 7,8 March 2015 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2016: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 4, 5 March 2016 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2017: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 1,2 March 2017 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2018: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 2, 3 March 2018 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2019: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 2, 3 March 2019 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2020: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 7, 8 March 2020 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


2022: Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships

Dates: 4, 6 March 2022 Columbus, Ohio (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Arnold EXPO Stage)


References


External links


Official Arnold Strongman Classic website

Arnold Sports Festival
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