2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic Final Results

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The 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic, held on July 13th at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London, witnessed a spectacular display of strength and endurance from 12 of the world's top strongmen. Mitchell Hooper emerged victorious, showcasing his dominance by winning three out of the five challenging events. This article delves into the details of each event, the performances of the competitors, and the final standings.

Event One: Max Axle Press​

Overview​

The Max Axle Press required athletes to clean and press as much weight as possible on an axle barbell, aiming to set a one-rep max. The event saw a fierce competition, with many athletes attempting to break the World Record.

Results​

Mitchell Hooper set a new World Record with an astonishing lift of 218 kilograms (480.6 pounds), establishing his supremacy early in the competition. Tom Stoltman and Pavlo Kordiyaka both lifted 195 kilograms (429.9 pounds), tying for second place.

Athlete	Weight Lifted (kg)
Mitchell Hooper	218
Tom Stoltman	195
Pavlo Kordiyaka	195
Evan Singleton	185
Mathew Ragg	170
Tristain Hoath	170
Andrew Flynn	170
Kane Francis	170
Oleksii Novikov	170
Pa O’Dwyer	170
Gavin Bilton	170
Eddie Williams	No Lift

Event Two: Axle Deadlift​

Overview​

The second event was an Axle Deadlift for maximum repetitions at a weight of 360 kilograms (793.7 pounds). The stiffness of the axle barbell added a layer of difficulty.

Results​

Mitchell Hooper continued his dominance with eight repetitions, followed by Mathew Ragg with seven reps. Tom Stoltman secured third place with six reps.

Athlete	Repetitions
Mitchell Hooper	8
Mathew Ragg	7
Tom Stoltman	6
Tristain Hoath	5
Andrew Flynn	4
Kane Francis	4
Oleksii Novikov	4
Pa O’Dwyer	4
Eddie Williams	4
Pavlo Kordiyaka	2
Gavin Bilton	1
Evan Singleton	Withdrew

Event Three: Conan’s Wheel​

Overview​

Inspired by Conan the Barbarian, the athletes had to carry a 200-kilogram (440.9-pound) metal beam for the longest distance possible around a central pivot.

Results​

Pavlo Kordiyaka excelled with a distance of 1,035 degrees. Mitchell Hooper finished second with 836 degrees, closely followed by Tom Stoltman with 826 degrees.

Athlete	Distance (degrees)
Pavlo Kordiyaka	1,035
Mitchell Hooper	836
Tom Stoltman	826
Tristain Hoath	826
Mathew Ragg	798
Andrew Flynn	783
Pa O’Dwyer	776
Oleksii Novikov	641
Kane Francis	559
Gavin Bilton	374
Eddie Williams	373

Event Four: Wrecking Ball Hold​

Overview​

This event tested grip strength, with athletes required to hold a 275-kilogram (606.3-pound) wrecking ball for as long as possible.

Results​

Mitchell Hooper held the wrecking ball for an impressive 118.72 seconds, followed by Oleksii Novikov with 104.14 seconds, and Eddie Williams with 101.48 seconds.

Athlete	Time Held (seconds)
Mitchell Hooper	118.72
Oleksii Novikov	104.14
Eddie Williams	101.48
Andrew Flynn	88.71
Pavlo Kordiyaka	85.77
Pa O’Dwyer	85.50
Kane Francis	74.66
Tom Stoltman	74.56
Tristain Hoath	67.00
Mathew Ragg	67.50
Gavin Bilton	37.00

Event Five: Castle Stones​

Overview​

The final event, Castle Stones, involved lifting and loading massive boulders ranging from 120 kilograms (264.5 pounds) to 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) in the shortest time possible.

Results​

Tom Stoltman, the King of Stones, won this event by completing all five stones in just 20.81 seconds. Kane Francis and Mathew Ragg followed in second and third place respectively.

Athlete	Time (seconds)
Tom Stoltman	5 in 20.81
Kane Francis	5 in 25.06
Mathew Ragg	5 in 27.72
Tristain Hoath	5 in 36.24
Oleksii Novikov	5 in 36.56
Andrew Flynn	5 in 49.43
Eddie Williams	4 in 20.88
Pavlo Kordiyaka	4 in 29.43
Pa O’Dwyer	4 in 48.28
Gavin Bilton	3 in 19.84
Mitchell Hooper	1 in 5.54

Final Standings​

Summary​

Mitchell Hooper clinched the title with a total of 49 points, followed by Tom Stoltman with 47 points, and Pavlo Kordiyaka with 38.5 points.

Athlete	Total Points
Mitchell Hooper	49
Tom Stoltman	47
Pavlo Kordiyaka	38.5
Mathew Ragg	37
Tristain Hoath	36.5
Oleksii Novikov	35
Andrew Flynn	34
Kane Francis	32
Pa O’Dwyer	28
Eddie Williams	24
Gavin Bilton	15
Evan Singleton	9 (Withdrew)

Conclusion​

Mitchell Hooper’s victory at the 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic underscores his exceptional strength and strategic prowess. His ability to secure top positions across diverse events highlights his versatility and dedication. This competition not only added another title to Hooper’s impressive resume but also reinforced his status as one of the strongest men in the world.