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The 2024 USA Strongman Championships, hosted at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on September 28th, delivered an electrifying showcase of human strength and endurance. With the Giants Live USA Strongman Championships and World Deadlift Championships held concurrently, the stage was set for a thrilling display of raw power. Athletes from across the globe gathered to compete, pushing their limits and etching their names into the annals of Strongman history.
In the World Deadlift Championships, the sought-after world record of 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds), held by Hafthor Bjornsson, remained unbroken. However, four athletes managed to deadlift an astonishing 470 kilograms (1,036.2 pounds), including Hooper and Mitchell. In the women’s division, Lucy Underdown set a new Strongwoman Deadlift World Record, lifting 325 kilograms (716.5 pounds), further solidifying her dominance in the sport.
Overview of the Championships
The Giants Live USA Strongman Championships brought together some of the sport’s most formidable names, with Mitchell Hooper and Trey Mitchell leading the charge. The event was defined by narrow margins and fierce rivalries, particularly between these two titans of strength. Ultimately, it was Hooper who claimed victory, but not without a hard-fought battle.In the World Deadlift Championships, the sought-after world record of 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds), held by Hafthor Bjornsson, remained unbroken. However, four athletes managed to deadlift an astonishing 470 kilograms (1,036.2 pounds), including Hooper and Mitchell. In the women’s division, Lucy Underdown set a new Strongwoman Deadlift World Record, lifting 325 kilograms (716.5 pounds), further solidifying her dominance in the sport.
2024 USA Strongman Championships Results
Position | Athlete | Points |
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1 | Mitchell Hooper | 47 |
2 | Trey Mitchell | 43 |
3 | Eddie Williams | 32.5 |
4 | Austin Andrade | 29.5 |
5 | Luke Stoltman | 27.5 |
6 | Mathew Ragg | 25.5 |
7 | Oleksii Novikov | 21.5 |
8 | Cheick Sanou | 16.5 |
9 | Evan Singleton | 10.5 |
10 | Tom Stoltman | 5.5 |
Event One: Max Deadlift / World Deadlift Championships
The opening event of the championships was the World Deadlift Championships, an iconic showdown where competitors aimed to surpass the 501-kilogram world record. Though no one broke the record, the strength on display was nothing short of phenomenal. Four athletes tied for first place, lifting 470 kilograms each. Notably, Trey Mitchell achieved this lift without the aid of a deadlift suit, adding to his already impressive accolades.Athlete | Weight Lifted (kg) | Points |
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Rauno Heinla | 470 | Exclusively WDW |
Ivan Makarov | 470 | Exclusively WDW |
Mitchell Hooper | 470 | 1st |
Trey Mitchell | 470 | 1st |
Eddie Williams | 425 | 3rd |
Event Two: Car Walk
The second event featured the Car Walk, a daunting task in which athletes carried a 450-kilogram car over 20 meters. Speed and precision were crucial, and once again, Mitchell Hooper demonstrated his unparalleled athleticism, finishing in just 10.65 seconds, miles ahead of the competition.Athlete | Time (Seconds) | Position |
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Mitchell Hooper | 10.65 | 1st |
Eddie Williams | 13.02 | 2nd |
Trey Mitchell | 16.87 | 3rd |
Event Three: Dumbbell Press
In the third event, athletes showcased their upper body power by pressing a 100-kilogram dumbbell overhead as many times as possible within a minute. Once again, Hooper and Mitchell found themselves neck and neck, both locking out seven reps and sharing the top spot.Athlete | Reps Completed | Position |
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Mitchell Hooper | 7 | 1st |
Trey Mitchell | 7 | 1st |
Luke Stoltman | 6 | 3rd |
Event Four: Wrecking Ball Hold
The penultimate event was the Wrecking Ball Hold, a true test of grip strength. Athletes held a 267-kilogram wrecking ball for as long as possible. Oleksii Novikov stunned the crowd with his grip, holding the ball for over two minutes. Hooper and Ragg finished second and third, respectively, showcasing endurance alongside brute strength.Athlete | Time (Seconds) | Position |
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Oleksii Novikov | 127.89 | 1st |
Mitchell Hooper | 93.85 | 2nd |
Mathew Ragg | 92.20 | 3rd |
Event Five: Atlas Stones
The final event was the iconic Atlas Stones. Competitors were tasked with lifting and loading progressively heavier stones, culminating in a 200-kilogram boulder. Trey Mitchell secured a decisive victory, completing the event in a blistering 29.59 seconds. This performance cemented his reputation as a dominant force in Strongman, although it was Mitchell Hooper who emerged as the overall champion.Athlete | Stones Lifted | Time (Seconds) |
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Trey Mitchell | 5 | 29.59 |
Mitchell Hooper | 5 | 46.66 |
Eddie Williams | 4 | 31.70 |