2025 Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic Results and Highlights

[MuscleMecca Crew]

The 2025 Arnold Sports Festival, held from February 28 to March 1 in Columbus, Ohio, showcased the pinnacle of strength athletics with the Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) and Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASWC). This year's competitions featured elite athletes from around the globe, delivering remarkable performances that captivated audiences.

Overview of the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic​

The ASC is renowned for its grueling events that test the limits of human strength, endurance, and technique. In 2025, ten formidable competitors vied for the prestigious title, engaging in a series of six challenging events over two days.

Final Standings​

The competition concluded with the following top five athletes:

1. Mitchell Hooper — 51.5 points (Winner)
2. Lucas Hatton — 49 points
3. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson — 42.5 points
4. Austin Andrade — 38.5 points
5. Trey Mitchell — 37.5 points

Event-by-Event Breakdown​

1. Elephant Bar Max Deadlift​

Each athlete had three attempts to achieve their maximum deadlift using the specialized Elephant Bar.

• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson — 465 kilograms (1,025 lbs)
• Mitchell Hooper — 450 kilograms (992 lbs)
• Bobby Thompson — 447 kilograms (985 lbs)
• Trey Mitchell — 445 kilograms (981 lbs)
• Evan Singleton — 438 kilograms (966 lbs)

2. Overhead Medley​

Athletes were required to lift a series of implements overhead within a two-minute time limit, including a 113-kilogram dumbbell, a 125-kilogram stone, a 175-kilogram log, and a 195-kilogram log.

• Lucas Hatton — 1:45.02
• Trey Mitchell — 1:51.15
• Mitchell Hooper — 1:07.94
• Austin Andrade — 1:20.64
• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson — 4 points

3. Timber Carry​

Competitors carried a 400-kilogram timber frame up an 11-meter inclined ramp within a 30-second time limit.

• Mitchell Hooper — 10.77 seconds
• Lucas Hatton — 12.37 seconds
• Evan Singleton — 17.91 seconds
• Austin Andrade — 18.94 seconds
• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson — 22.88 seconds

4. The Big Jerk​

This event focused on the maximum weight athletes could overhead press using a barbell starting from blocks.

• Lucas Hatton — 247 kilograms (546 lbs)
• Mitchell Hooper — 242 kilograms (535 lbs)
• Trey Mitchell — 242 kilograms (535 lbs)
• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson — 232 kilograms (511 lbs)
• Austin Andrade — 232 kilograms (511 lbs)

5. Timber Trial​

Athletes navigated a course with a timber apparatus, testing their speed and agility.

• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson — 31.21 seconds
• Mitchell Hooper — 35.29 seconds
• Tom Stoltman — 37.37 seconds
• Lucas Hatton — 37.57 seconds
• Austin Andrade — 40.31 seconds

6. Stone-To-Shoulder​

Competitors lifted a heavy stone from the ground to their shoulder as many times as possible within the time limit.

• Austin Andrade — 40 points
• Lucas Hatton — 30 points
• Mitchell Hooper — 20 points (T-third)
• Trey Mitchell — 20 points (T-third)
• Tom Stoltman — 20 points (T-third)

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Overview of the 2025 Arnold Strongwoman Classic​

The ASWC paralleled the men's competition in intensity and showcased the incredible strength and determination of its female athletes.

Final Standings​

The top five competitors were:

1. Inez Carrasquillo — 60.5 points (Winner)
2. Olga Liashchuk — 56.5 points
3. Angelica Jardine — 50 points
4. Andrea Thompson — 41.5 points
5. Rebecca Roberts — 40.5 points

Event-by-Event Breakdown​

1. Max Elephant Bar Deadlift​

Athletes aimed to achieve their heaviest possible deadlift.

• Lucy Underdown — 676 pounds
• Andrea Thompson — 671 pounds
• Jennifer Lyle — 651 pounds
• Olga Liashchuk — 626 pounds
• Rebecca Roberts and Inez Carrasquillo — 611 pounds (T-fifth)

2. Overhead Gauntlet​

Competitors lifted a series of implements overhead within a two-minute limit.

• Andrea Thompson, Olga Liashchuk, and Angelica Jardine — 22 points (T-first)
• Inez Carrasquillo — 12 points
• Nadia Stowers — 3 points

3. Timber Carry​

Athletes performed a farmer’s carry with a 265-kilogram timber frame up an 11-meter ramp within a 30-second time limit.

• Rebecca Roberts — 7.56 seconds
• Inez Carrasquillo — 8.34 seconds
• Olga Liashchuk — 9.47 seconds
• Lucy Underdown — 9.48 seconds
• Andrea Thompson — 9.99 seconds