2024 Strongman Champions League Holland Results

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The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Holland, held on June 22nd in Groenlo, Netherlands, witnessed a remarkable debut by South African strongman Rayno Nel. Competing in his first SCL event, Nel not only emerged victorious but did so in a commanding fashion, winning five out of six events. This impressive feat against a field of 13 elite strongmen, including former World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competitors, marked him as a formidable force in the strongman community.

Event Results and Highlights​

Final Standings​

• Rayno Nel — 79.5 points
• Aivars Šmaukstelis — 71.5 points
• George Sulaiman — 65 points
• Evans Aryee — 64.5 points
• Kevin Hazeleger — 53.5 points
• Oskar Ziółkowski — 43.5 points
• Ilya Khazov — 36 points
• Dennis Kohlruss — 35 points
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 34 points
• Ervin Toots — 32 points
• Angelo van der Pas — 31.5 points
• Mika Törrö — 30 points
• Andrea Invernizzi — 29 points
• Morgan Hill — 20 points

Event One — Truck Pull​

The competition kicked off with a grueling Truck Pull, where athletes had to pull a 16,000-kilogram (35,274-pound) truck 25 meters within 60 seconds using an arm-over-arm technique. Rayno Nel secured his first win with an impressive time of 33.34 seconds.

Results:

• Rayno Nel — 33.34 s
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 33.72 s
• Aivars Šmaukstelis — 37.99 s

Event Two — Log Lift​

The second event tested upper body strength with a Log Lift AMRAP (as many reps as possible) using a 140-kilogram (308.6-pound) log within 60 seconds. Rayno Nel and Aivars Šmaukstelis both completed eight reps, tying for first place.

Results:

• Rayno Nel — 8 reps
• Aivars Šmaukstelis — 8 reps
• Kevin Hazeleger, Evans Aryee, Angelo van der Pas, Oskar Ziółkowski — 7 reps

Event Three — Loading Race​

Athletes showcased their agility and speed in the Loading Race, carrying three implements over 9 meters each and loading them onto a platform. Rayno Nel continued his dominance, finishing in 17.63 seconds.

Results:

• Rayno Nel — 17.63 s
• Evans Aryee — 18.69 s
• George Sulaiman — 19.23 s

Event Four — Conan’s Wheel​

The fourth event, Conan’s Wheel, involved carrying a 320-kilogram (705.5-pound) beam fixed to a center point in circles for the maximum distance. Nel achieved over 2.5 laps, securing another first place.

Results:

• Rayno Nel — 978°
• George Sulaiman — 880°
• Evans Aryee — 732°

Event Five — Farmer’s Walk​

The penultimate event, Farmer’s Walk, required athletes to carry two 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) implements for 40 meters. Rayno Nel won again with a time of 17.07 seconds.

Results:

• Rayno Nel — 17.07 s
• Aivars Šmaukstelis — 20.81 s
• Evans Aryee — 20.99 s

Event Six — Atlas Stones​

The final event, Atlas Stones, involved lifting five stones ranging from 120-kg (264.5-lb) to 200-kg (440.9-lb) onto platforms. Aivars Šmaukstelis finished all five stones in 28.37 seconds, taking first place in this event, while Rayno Nel finished fifth, which did not affect his overall victory.

Results:

• Aivars Šmaukstelis — 28.37 s
• George Sulaiman — 32.28 s
• Ilya Khazov — 37.00 s
• Rayno Nel — 47.72 s

Rayno Nel: A Rising Star in Strongman​

Rayno Nel, at 29 years old, is entering his peak years in strongman competitions. His background in rugby has contributed to his strength and resilience, qualities that were on full display at the 2024 Strongman Champions League Holland. Despite his limited experience on the international stage, Nel’s performance in Holland suggests a promising future in the sport. With three major international appearances and two victories, Rayno Nel is poised to compete in the world’s most prestigious strongman events.

Conclusion​

Rayno Nel’s debut at the 2024 Strongman Champions League Holland was nothing short of extraordinary. His victories across multiple events demonstrate his well-rounded capabilities and mark him as a significant competitor on the international stage. As the strongman community looks forward to future competitions, all eyes will be on Nel to see if he can continue his impressive run and secure his place among the sport’s elite.