2025 Strongman Champions League Dubai – Full Results and Breakdown

[MuscleMecca Crew]

The 2025 Strongman Champions League Dubai, held on October 18–19, 2025, brought together twelve elite athletes competing across six grueling events. Strength, speed, and endurance were tested in equal measure, with every point proving crucial in determining the final standings.

Event Overview and Podium​

Rank	Athlete	Points
1	Aivars Šmaukstelis	57.5
2	Adam Roszkowski	54.5
3	Ramin Farajnejad	53.0

Aivars Šmaukstelis claimed victory through consistency, tactical pacing, and exceptional strength under pressure.

Event 1: Dumbbell Press – 100 kg One-Arm Floor to Overhead​

Athletes were tasked with pressing a 100 kg dumbbell from the floor to overhead using one arm for maximum repetitions.

Five competitors tied for first with four successful reps each: Šmaukstelis, Roszkowski, Farajnejad, Kevin Hazeleger, and Jihad El Masri. Several athletes failed to complete a lift, highlighting the challenge.

Šmaukstelis’ strong start built the foundation for his overall win.

Event 2: Deadlift for Reps – Car-Loaded​

This event measured pure pulling power and endurance. Using a car-loaded bar, athletes had 60 seconds to perform as many reps as possible.

Graham Hicks dominated with 12 reps to win the event. Farajnejad followed with 9 reps, while Šmaukstelis and Kelin Mills tied with 7.

Although not an event win, Šmaukstelis stayed competitive and avoided losing critical ground.

Event 3: Sandbag Toss – 22–32 kg over 4.5 m​

This event combined speed and explosive power. Each athlete had to toss five sandbags weighing 22–32 kg over a 4.5-meter bar.

Brian Kichton finished all five in 10.78 seconds to take first place. Farajnejad followed closely at 10.91 seconds, and Hazeleger secured third with 11.87 seconds.

Šmaukstelis completed his tosses in 13.09 seconds, maintaining steady points despite not placing at the top.

Event 4: Hummer Pull – 25 m​

Athletes were harnessed to a Hummer and required to pull it 25 meters as fast as possible.

Jesper Hansson led the event at 19.31 seconds, followed by Mills at 19.72 seconds and Roszkowski at 19.77 seconds.

Šmaukstelis finished sixth with 21.65 seconds. While this was his weakest event, his earlier consistency kept him in title contention.

Event 5: Loading Race – 120 kg, 140 kg, 160 kg Sandbags​

Competitors carried three progressively heavier sandbags over a 10-meter course, loading each onto a platform.

Péter Juhász took first at 22.61 seconds, with Šmaukstelis just behind at 23.38 seconds. Hansson completed the top three at 23.57 seconds.

This event proved pivotal for Šmaukstelis, regaining the points lost in the previous round.

Event 6: Atlas Stones – 120 kg to 200 kg​

The final event featured six stones ranging from 120 kg to 200 kg, lifted and placed in order for the fastest time.

Šmaukstelis finished in 22.79 seconds to win the event and secure the overall championship. Roszkowski placed second at 24.78 seconds, with Kichton third at 26.57 seconds.

How Šmaukstelis Won​

• Consistent top finishes across all six events
• Recovered strongly after a lower placing in the Hummer Pull
• Excelled in endurance and technical events
• Finished the contest with a decisive Atlas Stones victory

Key Rivalries and Takeaways​

• Roszkowski pushed Šmaukstelis throughout and showed top-tier stone lifting.
• Farajnejad’s speed events nearly earned him second place overall.
• Kichton impressed with explosive power but lacked stability across events.

Šmaukstelis proved that balance and resilience define champions. His 2025 SCL Dubai victory reaffirms his position as one of the most complete strongmen in the world and sets the tone for the rest of the Strongman Champions League season.

Final Standings​

Rank	Athlete	Points
1	Aivars Šmaukstelis	57.5
2	Adam Roszkowski	54.5
3	Ramin Farajnejad	53.0
4	Brian Kichton	52.5
5	Kevin Hazeleger	42.0
6	Graham Hicks	39.5
7	Jesper Hansson	34.0
8	Kelin Mills	33.5
9	Jihad El Masri	27.0
10	Sean Gillen	26.5
11	Péter Juhász	23.0
12	Andrea Invernizzi	11.0