Arnold Strongwoman Classic Explained

Arnold Strongwoman Classic
Location:Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
Format:Multi-event competition
Month Played:March
Current Champion: Victoria Long

The Arnold Strongwoman Classic (previously known as: Arnold Pro Strongwoman) is an annual competition featuring strongwomen athletes from around the world, meant for determining who is the strongest woman in the world.[1] It was created by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Lorimer and Terry Todd in 2002 initially for men,[2] and extended by Jan Todd for women in 2017[3] as an offshoot of the Arnold Sports Festival. The competition takes place annually in Columbus, Ohio.

In 2023, the competition was officially renamed the "Arnold Strongwoman Classic"[4] in parallel to its male counterpart, the Arnold Strongman Classic.

Competition format

A total of 6 events are held throughout two consecutive days to test the strength of the contestants. Each event will grant points in a system where the event winner scores the maximum points allowed (10), followed by the runner up getting 1 point less, the second runner up getting 2 points less, and so on. At the end of all the events, the contestant who earns the most number of points across all 6 events is declared the winner.

Regular events

  1. Elephant Bar Deadlift - Contestants are required to lift a specially designed extra whipping elongated bar with Arnold Schwarzenegger inscribed weight plates from a standard 9" height. The apparatus was designed and manufactured by Rogue Fitness USA.
  2. Timber carry - Contestants have to lift heavy barn timbers bolted together and travel up an inclined ramp. The event is also known as 'Frame Carry'.
  3. American Oak - A unique log where the athletes have to press for the maximum number of reps.
  4. Axle press - Contestants must lift the unique fat grip barbell attached to the Apollon wheels from the floor to overhead as many times as possible within a time frame.
  5. Dumbbell press - Lifting the classic heavy "Circus" dumbbell. The basic rule is to use one hand at a time and lift the dumbbell overhead for many reps as possible.
  6. Stone to Shoulder and Steinstossen - Contestants have to either hoist a stone to their shoulder for many reps as possible or throw the Unspunnen Stone overhead for the furthermost distance.[5]
  7. Bag over Bar - Contestants have to throw sandbags from 'a duck walk to an over head position' over a 12 ft bar.
  8. Conan's Wheel of Pain - The event replicated the legendary grain mill from Conan the Barbarian (1982) where the contestants have to push the enormous contraption around in a circle for the maximum distance within 90 seconds.[6]

Winners

YearChampionRunner-Up3rd PlaceLocation
2017[7] Liefia Ingalls Kaitlin Burgess Julie Rader
2018[8] Liefia Ingalls Kristin Rhodes
2019[9] Andrea Thompson
2020[10] Danielle Vaji Jessica Fithen
2021
2022[11] Victoria Long Andrea Thompson Hannah Linzay
2023[12] Victoria Long Rebecca Roberts Andrea Thompson
2024[13] Angelica Jardine Lucy Underdown

Champions breakdown

NameNat.Wins
2
Victoria Long 2
Angelica Jardine1
1
Liefia Ingalls 1

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic. 4 March 2023. Chris Colucci for Breakingmuscle.com. 26 April 2023.
  2. News: Which Event Really Finds The World's Top Strongman?. 6 February 2017. Christo Bland for Barbend.com. 12 April 2022.
  3. News: Pro Strongwoman. 30 November 2022. Arnoldsports.com. 1 December 2022.
  4. News: 2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic Results. 4 March 2017. Vedad Tabakovic & Tom Miller for Fitnessvolt.com. 26 April 2023.
  5. Web site: The Unspunnen Stone . 2022-12-07.
  6. Web site: Conan's Wheel: The Wheel of Pain . Peter Herguth . Startingstrongman.com . 17 July 2015 . 25 August 2022.
  7. Web site: 2017 Arnold Pro Strongwoman. 1 December 2022. Strongman Archives. 4 March 2017.
  8. Web site: 2018 Arnold Pro Strongwoman. 1 December 2022. Strongman Archives. 3 March 2018.
  9. Web site: 2019 Arnold Pro Strongwoman. 1 December 2022. Strongman Archives. 2 March 2019.
  10. Web site: 2020 Arnold Pro Strongwoman. 1 December 2022. Strongman Archives. 7 March 2020.
  11. Web site: 2022 Arnold Pro Strongwoman. 1 December 2022. Strongman Archives. 5 March 2022.
  12. Web site: 2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic. 26 April 2023. Strongman Archives. 4 March 2023.
  13. Web site: 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic. 9 Mar 2024. Strongman Archives. 2 March 2024.

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