2024 Arnold Strongman Classic Explained
The 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic was the 22nd Arnold Strongman Classic competition which took place in Ohio, Columbus from 1–2 March 2024 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
This year's event was three-time champion Hafþór Björnsson's first competition since announcing his return to the sport after he retired in 2020.[1] 2022 Champion Martins Licis also returned to the competition after not competing in last year's edition.
Participants
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Event results
Event 1: Elephant Bar Max Deadlift
- Time Limit: 60 seconds per lift
- Notes: 3 lifts per athlete, weights to be submitted before each round.
[3] [4] Event 2: Timber carry
- Weight: timber frame along a inclined ramp for the fastest time or else greatest distance.
- Time Limit: 30 seconds
- Notes: Raw/ no straps allowed. Timber may be dropped and picked up.
Event 3: Dinnie Stone Carry
- Weight: Replica Dinnie Stones one weighing 145kg (320lb) and the other 188kg (414lb)
- Time Limit: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Notes: One drop of the stones allowed
Event 4: Apollon Wheels
- Weight: 182kg (401lb)
- Time Limit: 2 minutes for max repetitions
Event 5: Stone Medley
- Weight: 136kg (300lb) stone press, 166kg (366lb) stone over bar and 186kg (410lb) stone to shoulder for repetitions
- Time Limit: 2 minute 30 seconds
Final standings
[5] [6] Notes and References
- News: Lockridge . Roger . 14 October 2023 . Hafthor Björnsson Will Return to Strongman in Three Contests in 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231123023016/https://barbend.com/hafthor-bjornsson-return-to-strongman-2024/ . 23 November 2023 . 28 February 2024 . BarBend.
- News: Lockridge . Roger . 2024 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic Rosters Revealed . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240122234456/https://barbend.com/2024-arnold-strongman-classic-rosters/ . 22 January 2024 . 28 February 2024 . BarBend.
- News: Patuto . Greg . 6 December 2023 . 2024 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic Events Announced . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240228231949/https://generationiron.com/2024-arnold-strongman-strongwoman-classic-events/ . 28 February 2024 . 28 February 2024 . Generation Iron.
- News: Blechman . Phil . 2 March 2024 . 2024 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic Results & Leaderboard . 3 March 2024 . BarBend.
- News: Blechman . Phil . Mitchell Hooper Defends His Title at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic . 3 March 2024 . BarBend . 2 March 2024.
- News: Iyer . Radha . 2 March 2024 . Mitchell Hooper Wins Arnold Strongman Classic 2024 . 3 March 2024 . TheSportsRush.