2025 Strongman Champions League Latvia Recap

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The 2025 Strongman Champions League Latvia delivered world-class strength action on May 3rd in Riga, where 12 elite strongmen competed across five grueling events. Latvia’s own Aivars Šmaukstelis stole the show with a commanding performance that earned him his 27th international win, further cementing his legendary status in the sport.

Final Standings — 2025 SCL Latvia​

Rank	Athlete	Points
1	Aivars Šmaukstelis	53
2	Audrius Jokūbaitis	47.5
3	Patrick Eibel	41.5
4	Péter Juhász	39.5
5	Māris Krievelis	36.5
6	Didzis Zariņš	34
7	Jesper Hansson	31
8	Kelvin de Ruiter	30.5
9	Kevin Faires	27.5
10	Ervin Toots	15.5
11	Tuomas Lindroos	15
12	Jakub Szczechowski	11.5

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Truck Pull: Jokūbaitis Opens Strong With Speed​

The day kicked off with a 20-meter Truck Pull, where Audrius Jokūbaitis dominated with a blistering 28.22 seconds, the only man under 30. Patrick Eibel followed in 31.03 seconds, while Kelvin de Ruiter edged into third.

Top 3 Performers:

• Audrius Jokūbaitis — 28.22s
• Patrick Eibel — 31.03s
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 32.41s

Log Press: Šmaukstelis Reclaims Momentum​

The 150-kg Log Press for Reps proved to be a turning point. In front of a roaring home crowd, Aivars Šmaukstelis powered out 9 reps for a clear win. Latvians Māris Krievelis and Didzis Zariņš followed close behind.

Top 3 Performers:

• Aivars Šmaukstelis — 9 reps
• Māris Krievelis — 8 reps
• Didzis Zariņš — 7 reps

Sandbag Toss: Lightning-Fast Execution by Šmaukstelis​

In the explosive Sandbag Toss, with six bags thrown over a 4.3m bar, Šmaukstelis once again outpaced the field, completing all tosses in just 17.79 seconds. Péter Juhász and Patrick Eibel weren’t far behind but couldn’t match his speed.

Top 3 Performers:

• Aivars Šmaukstelis — 6 in 17.79s
• Péter Juhász — 6 in 18.2s
• Patrick Eibel — 6 in 19.14s

Loading Race: Juhász Outpaces the Pack​

With a variety of heavy implements ranging up to 160kg, no athlete completed the course, but Péter Juhász managed to load three items in a leading 23.94 seconds. Jokūbaitis and Šmaukstelis followed within two seconds.

Top 3 Performers:

• Péter Juhász — 3 in 23.94s
• Audrius Jokūbaitis — 3 in 24.16s
• Aivars Šmaukstelis — 3 in 25.62s

Atlas Stones: Closing With Power​

The competition concluded with the iconic Atlas Stones, scaling from 100kg to 200kg. Šmaukstelis sealed the deal with a flawless run, loading all six in 48.14 seconds, ahead of fellow Latvian Zariņš and Sweden’s Hansson.

Top 3 Performers:

• Aivars Šmaukstelis — 6 in 48.14s
• Didzis Zariņš — 6 in 55.42s
• Jesper Hansson — 6 in 69.07s

Šmaukstelis: A Legacy Built on Consistency and Dominance​

With this latest victory, Aivars Šmaukstelis now boasts 27 international strongman wins in just 77 appearances — a staggering win rate in elite competition. At 37, he continues to defy age with unmatched grit, skill, and home-crowd energy. His versatility across static strength and athletic events makes him one of the sport's most complete competitors.

Summary​

The 2025 Strongman Champions League Latvia showcased raw strength, speed, and strategy from some of the world’s strongest athletes. Aivars Šmaukstelis not only performed consistently across all events but also captured the crowd’s admiration with a home-soil win that will be remembered in strongman history.