2024 Arnold Strongman Classic Explained

Competition Name:2024 Arnold Strongman Classic
Dates:1–2 March 2024
Venue:Greater Columbus Convention Center
Location:Ohio, Columbus
Country: United States
Athletes Participating:11
Nations Participating:6
Winner: Mitchell Hooper
Prev:2023
Next:2025

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

NameNationalityWeight LiftedEvent ptsOverall Pts
1Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson456 kilograms (1,006 lb)1111
2Bobby Thompson436 kilograms (961 lb)1010
3Mitchell Hooper431 kilograms (951 lb)99
4Evan Singleton427 kilograms (941 lb)88
5Tom Stoltman415 kilograms (916 lb)77
6Oleksii Novikov409 kilograms (901 lb)66
7Thomas Evans397 kilograms (876 lb)55
8Martins Licis391 kilograms (861 lb)44
9Mateusz Kieliszkowski388 kilograms (856 lb)33
10Oskar Ziółkowski370 kilograms (821 lb)22
11Maxime BoudreaultN/A00
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Event 2: Timber carry

NameNationalityTimeEvent ptsOverall Pts
1Mitchell Hooper7.10 sec1120
2Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson8.40 sec1021
3Mateusz Kieliszkowski8.69 sec912
4Martins Licis14.81 sec812
5Evan Singleton8.89m (29.17feet)715
6Tom Stoltman8.13m (26.67feet)613
7Oleksii Novikov7.49m (24.57feet)511
8Oskar Ziółkowski4.9m (16.1feet)46
9Bobby Thompson4.01m (13.16feet)313
10Thomas Evans3.99m (13.09feet)27

Event 3: Dinnie Stone Carry

NameNationalityDistanceEvent ptsOverall Pts
1Mitchell Hooper12.6m (41.3feet)1131
2Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson10.72m (35.17feet)1031
3Evan Singleton10.62m (34.84feet)924
4Mateusz Kieliszkowski9.73m (31.92feet)820
5Tom Stoltman9.4m (30.8feet)720
6Oleksii Novikov4.04m (13.25feet)617
7Bobby Thompson3.53m (11.58feet)518
8Martins Licis2.79m (09.15feet)416
9Thomas Evans2.31m (07.58feet)310
10Oskar Ziółkowski0.25m (00.82feet)28

Event 4: Apollon Wheels

NameNationalityRepetitionsEvent ptsOverall Pts
1Mitchell Hooper51142
2Mateusz Kieliszkowski49.529.5
2Tom Stoltman49.529.5
5Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson1738
5Bobby Thompson1725
5Martins Licis1723
7Evan Singleton0024
7Oleksii Novikov0017
7Oskar Ziółkowski008

Event 5: Stone Medley

NameNationalityStonesEvent ptsOverall Pts
1Mateusz Kieliszkowski5 in 2m 38.36s1140.5
2Mitchell Hooper2 in 19.15s1052
3Tom Stoltman2 in 25.53s938.5
4Oleksii Novikov1 in 17.65s825
5Bobby Thompson1 in 1m 41.12 s732
6Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson0038
6Martins Licis0023
6Oskar Ziółkowski008

Final standings

NameNationalityPts
1Mitchell Hooper52
2Mateusz Kieliszkowski40.5
3Tom Stoltman38.5
4Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson38
5Bobby Thompson32
6Oleksii Novikov25
7Evan Singleton24
8Martins Licis23
9Thomas Evans10
10Oskar Ziółkowski8
11Maxime Boudreault0
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Notes and References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. News: Blechman . Phil . 2 March 2024 . 2024 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic Results & Leaderboard . 3 March 2024 . BarBend.
  5. News: Blechman . Phil . Mitchell Hooper Defends His Title at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic . 3 March 2024 . BarBend . 2 March 2024.
  6. News: Iyer . Radha . 2 March 2024 . Mitchell Hooper Wins Arnold Strongman Classic 2024 . 3 March 2024 . TheSportsRush.