2025 Britain’s Strongest Woman Final Results

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Lucy Underdown Claims the Crown at 2025 Britain’s Strongest Woman in York​

The 2025 edition of Britain’s Strongest Woman lit up the city of York on July 19th, delivering a five-event showdown among 12 elite athletes from across the UK. Lucy Underdown, known for her deadlift dominance, showcased a masterclass in consistency, placing top three in every event and claiming the overall title with a commanding 53 points. Despite not winning a single event, Lucy’s relentless performance made her untouchable.


Britain's Strongest Woman 2025 saw deadlift world record holder Lucy Underdown return to defend her title against previous champion and 3x World's Strongest Woman Rebecca Roberts.

Also in the line up were multiple veterans of strongwoman with 3x World's Strongest Woman Donna Moore and Andrea Thompson

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Final Standings – 2025 Britain’s Strongest Woman​

Rank	Athlete	Points
1	Lucy Underdown	53
2	Rebecca Roberts	47
3	Naomi Hadley	45
4	Andrea Thompson	42
5	Claire Myler	36.5
6	Donna Moore	32
7	Annabelle Chapman	32
8	Gemma Moore	30
9	Nicola Bennett	29.5
10	Faye Pittman	13.5
11	Meg Robson-Austin	10
12	Grace Hilbourne	8.5

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Event 1: Deadlift Ladder — Andrea Thompson Shocks the Field​

In an explosive start, Andrea Thompson blazed through the 190–250kg Deadlift Ladder in just 16.54 seconds, narrowly defeating world record holder Lucy Underdown, who finished in 17.54 seconds. Despite the upset, Lucy’s second-place kept her momentum strong.

Top 3 Deadlift Ladder Results​

• Andrea Thompson – 4 lifts in 16.54s
• Lucy Underdown – 4 lifts in 17.54s
• Claire Myler – 4 lifts in 20.64s

Event 2: Shield Carry — Hadley’s Endurance Triumphs​

Naomi Hadley outlasted the field with a phenomenal 60-meter run holding a 130kg shield. Lucy Underdown, once again pushing her limits, collapsed after an exhausting 52.32 meters to secure second place.

Top 3 Shield Carry Distances​

• Naomi Hadley – 60.00m
• Lucy Underdown – 52.32m
• Gemma Moore – 52.28m

Event 3: Super Yoke — Roberts Flies With 280kg​

With a blazing run of 10.90 seconds, Rebecca Roberts dominated the 280kg Super Yoke. Andrea Thompson and Lucy Underdown followed behind, maintaining their overall positions.

Top 3 Super Yoke Times​

• Rebecca Roberts – 10.90s
• Andrea Thompson – 13.52s
• Lucy Underdown – 14.48s

Event 4: Log Lift — Thompson’s Pressing Power​

In the fourth event, the 90kg log revealed true upper body strength. Andrea Thompson reclaimed glory with 8 reps, while Annabelle Chapman surprised the field with 7 reps. Lucy held strong with 6 reps, maintaining her lead.

Top 3 Log Lift Results​

• Andrea Thompson – 8 reps
• Annabelle Chapman – 7 reps
• Lucy Underdown – 6 reps

Event 5: Sandbag Medley — Bennett Delivers, Lucy Seals the Deal​

The final test was brutal: two 100kg sandbags carried, thrown, and loaded. Nicola Bennett exploded to the win with 48.79s, but Lucy Underdown’s second-place finish sealed her overall victory.

Top 3 Sandbag Medley Times​

• Nicola Bennett – 48.79s
• Lucy Underdown – 51.64s
• Naomi Hadley – 57.50s

Lucy Underdown’s Winning Formula – Consistency Over Event Wins​

Unlike many competitors who rely on one or two dominant events, Lucy Underdown’s strategy was to never drop below third place, accumulating steady high scores. Her placement per event:

• Deadlift Ladder – 2nd
• Shield Carry – 2nd
• Super Yoke – 3rd
• Log Lift – 3rd
• Sandbag Medley – 2nd

This consistent top-three strategy gave her a 6-point cushion over second place. She now adds a second Britain’s Strongest Woman title to her resume alongside the 2024 Arnold UK win, 2023 OSG Europe title, and current Deadlift World Record.

Historical Context: Rise of Lucy Underdown​

Competition	Result
2023 OSG European Champs	Champion
2024 Arnold UK	Champion
2024 Britain’s Strongest	Champion
2025 Britain’s Strongest	Champion
Deadlift World Record	318.5kg (701.1 lbs)

Lucy has now won 4 out of 14 international contests, proving herself as one of the most dominant athletes in Strongwoman history.

Britain’s Strongest Woman 2025: Full Athlete Breakdown​

Top Performers​

• Rebecca Roberts – Showed elite speed and agility, especially in Super Yoke.
• Naomi Hadley – Incredible endurance in Shield Carry and Medley.
• Andrea Thompson – Explosive strength, especially overhead.

Notable Mentions​

• Annabelle Chapman – Resurgence during the Log Lift.
• Nicola Bennett – Breakout win in the Sandbag Medley.
• Donna Moore & Claire Myler – Solid and experienced performances.

Looking Ahead: Who Will Challenge Lucy Next?​

With two titles under her belt, Lucy Underdown sets the bar heading into the 2026 season. But with fierce competition from Roberts, Hadley, and Thompson, the Strongwoman landscape is heating up. All eyes now shift toward the 2025 World’s Strongest Woman—can Lucy turn her national dominance into global supremacy?

Sources
https://fitnessvolt.com/2025-britains-strongest-woman-results/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Underdown
https://www.instagram.com/lucyunderdownstrongwoman/