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Mateusz Kieliszkowski Dominates the 2025 Siberian Power Show
The 2025 Siberian Power Show in Krasnoyarsk, Russia showcased raw strength, grit, and elite athleticism as twelve world-class strongmen clashed across six grueling events. Emerging at the top was Mateusz Kieliszkowski, who overcame a rocky start and crushed the field with consistency and firepower.Despite finishing sixth in the opening event, Kieliszkowski surged ahead by winning three out of six events, securing second place in two, and finishing with 64 total points—surpassing Hafthor Bjornsson and David Shamey.
Final Standings
Rank | Athlete | Points |
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1 | Mateusz Kieliszkowski | 64 |
2 | Hafthor J. Bjornsson | 57.5 |
3 | David Shamey | 57.5 |
4 | Seth Soukup | 44.5 |
5 | Mikhail Shivlyakov | 41 |
6 | Valeriy Savin | 34.5 |
7 | Fredrik Johansson | 32.5 |
8 | Jordan Osborne | 32 |
9 | Gabriel Rheaume | 30 |
10 | Dimitri Skosyrskiy | 28 |
11 | Reza Gheitasi | 24.5 |
12 | Dmitry Voronetsky | 8 |
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Event-by-Event Breakdown
Event 1: Max Deadlift — Bjornsson's Power Surge
Winner: Hafthor Bjornsson – 425kgThe Icelandic giant lived up to expectations with a commanding 425kg pull, easily outclassing the field. Four men tied for second with 390kg, while Kieliszkowski lagged with 370kg.
Top Results:
- Hafthor Bjornsson – 425kg
- Osborne, Soukup, Johansson, Shivlyakov – 390kg
- Kieliszkowski, Rheaume – 370kg
Event 2: Dumbbell Press Medley — Shamey Shocks the Field
Winner: David Shamey – 4 dumbbells in 64.22sShamey was the only competitor to complete all four implements, cementing his rising status. Kieliszkowski took second with 3 dumbbells in just 39.38 seconds.
Event 3: Sandbag Toss — Kieliszkowski Strikes Back
Winner: Mateusz Kieliszkowski – 6 bags in 16.51sSpeed and precision paid off as Mateusz edged Hafthor in a two-man shootout. Both were the only athletes to clear all six sandbags.
Event 4: Axle Clean & Press — Turning Point
Winner: Mateusz Kieliszkowski – 5 repsMateusz hit full stride here, taking the win and gaining critical ground. Hafthor tied with Shamey at 4 reps, still recovering from a prior pec injury.
Event 5: The Medley — Blazing Through the Battlefield
Winner: Mateusz Kieliszkowski – 40.66sA monstrous run through a 4-stage course secured Mateusz his third event victory, increasing his lead and momentum. Hafthor and Shamey followed but couldn’t match his tempo.
Event 6: Natural Stone to Shoulder — Shamey’s Final Statement
Winner: David Shamey – 4 repsShamey capped his breakout performance with a win, hoisting the 165kg natural stone four times. Mateusz finished with 3 reps, securing overall victory.
Key Takeaways
- Mateusz Kieliszkowski's Victory: His comeback from injury and dominant event wins show he's peaking at the right time ahead of World’s Strongest Man.
- Hafthor's Return: Despite losing to Mateusz, Hafthor proved he's a real threat after returning from injury, especially with his unmatched deadlift.
- David Shamey's Breakout: With two event wins and a tie for second overall, Shamey announced himself as a rising star in the Strongman world.
Athlete Spotlight: Mateusz Kieliszkowski
Metric | Value |
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Total Appearances | 52 |
Career Wins | 18 |
2025 SPS Event Wins | 3 (Sandbag, Axle, Medley) |
Known For | Explosive Power, Speed |