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The 2024 Wales Strongest Man competition concluded on July 21st in Cardiff with Jacob Brooke claiming the title in a nail-biting finish. Despite a fierce lineup of 14 formidable strongmen, Brooke's consistent performance across all events secured his victory by a single point over Matt Dimond.
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Competition Overview
The competition featured a series of grueling events designed to test the strength, endurance, and resilience of each athlete. The narrow margin separating the top four finishers underscores the high caliber of the participants.Final Standings
- Jacob Brooke — 53 points
- Matt Dimond — 52 points
- Mark Jeanes — 51 points (Won tiebreaker)
- Jamie Nelson — 51 points
Event Recap
Event One: Husafell Sack Carry
The opening event tasked athletes with carrying a 125-kilogram Husafell Sack for a distance of 90 meters within 75 seconds. William Jones dominated this event, completing the course in 36.64 seconds.Top Performers:
- William Jones — 36.64 seconds
- Jamie Nelson — 39.05 seconds
- Llyr Hughes — 40.44 seconds
Event Two: Press Medley
Athletes faced a diverse set of implements in the Press Medley, ranging from a 90-kg block to a 90-kg Daddy Dumbbell. Matt Dimond excelled, lifting four implements in 45.77 seconds.Top Performers:
- Matt Dimond — 4 implements in 45.77 seconds
- Jacob Brooke — 4 implements in 59.85 seconds
- Jamie Nelson — 4 implements in 61.63 seconds
Event Three: Car Deadlift Hold
The third event, a Car Deadlift Hold, tested grip strength as athletes held a 300-kg car in the locked-out position for as long as possible. Jacob Brooke emerged victorious, holding for 70.71 seconds.Top Performers:
- Jacob Brooke — 70.71 seconds
- Llyr Hughes — 68.1 seconds
- Joe Roberts — 60.07 seconds
Event Four: Bag Toss Medley
The Bag Toss Medley challenged competitors to toss five sandbags, weighing between 20-kg to 28-kg, over a 4-meter bar. Luke Sperduti secured a win with a time of 17.34 seconds.Top Performers:
- Luke Sperduti — 5 bags in 17.34 seconds
- Mark Jeanes — 5 bags in 17.91 seconds
- David Ramplee — 5 bags in 18.56 seconds
Event Five: The Stones of Strength
In the final event, athletes lifted and loaded five stones ranging from 100-kg to 160-kg onto a 1.37-meter platform. Mark Jeanes finished first with a time of 22.02 seconds, while Jacob Brooke's eighth-place finish in this event was enough to secure the overall win.Top Performers:
- Mark Jeanes — 5 stones in 22.02 seconds
- Luke Sperduti — 5 stones in 30.62 seconds
- Llyr Hughes — 5 stones in 35.65 seconds