2025 Strongman Champions League Poland Results — Graham Hicks Claims Victory in Gdansk

[MuscleMecca Crew]

The 2025 Strongman Champions League Poland was held on August 23rd in Gdansk, serving as the 10th stage of the SCL season. Featuring 12 elite strongmen, the competition tested brute force, endurance, and speed across five grueling events. In the end, Graham Hicks emerged victorious, edging out Poland’s own Oskar Ziółkowski through consistency and precision.

Final Standings — Strongman Champions League Poland 2025​

Rank	Athlete	Points
1	Graham Hicks	51.5
2	Oskar Ziółkowski	48.5
3	Evans Nana	40.5
4	Péter Juhász	37
5	Kevin Hazeleger	37
6	Adam Roszkowski	34
7	Patrick Eibel	31
8	Aivars Šmaukstelis	29.5
9	Brian Kichton	27
10	Jan Lacina	22.5
11	Ervin Toots	20.5
12	Jesper Hansson	8

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Event One — Deadlift for Reps (360 kg)​

The opening challenge demanded maximum deadlift repetitions with 360 kg (793.7 lbs) on the bar.

• Top Performers: Graham Hicks and Aivars Šmaukstelis tied with 9 reps each.
• Podium Battle: Evans Nana sealed third with 8 reps, narrowly surpassing Oskar Ziółkowski and Patrick Eibel, both at 7 reps.

Key Takeaway: Hicks’ early top score set the tone for his title run.

Event Two — Sandbag Toss​

Athletes faced six sandbags (22–32 kg) in a timed overhead throw challenge.

• Winner: Oskar Ziółkowski cleared all six bags in 21.52 seconds — the only athlete to complete the event.
• Chasing Pack: Péter Juhász impressed with 5 bags in 14.39 seconds, while Hicks stayed consistent with 5 bags in 18.06 seconds for third.

Event Three — Log Lift for Reps (150 kg)​

Overhead strength was tested with the 150 kg log for max reps in 60 seconds.

• Leader: Oskar Ziółkowski locked out 7 reps, securing another event win.
• Close Rivalry: Hicks followed with 6 reps, ensuring valuable points. Nana and Hazeleger tied for third with 5 reps.

Event Four — Frame Carry (340 kg, 40 meters)​

A brutal test of grip and speed, carrying 340 kg (749 lbs) over 40 meters.

• Dominant Victory: Evans Nana blitzed the course in 21.28 seconds.
• Strong Efforts: Hazeleger clocked 22.57 seconds for second, Juhász managed 24.72, and Hicks finished fourth in 25.70.

Event Five — Sandbag Loading Race​

The finale featured three sandbags — 110 kg, 130 kg, and 150 kg — carried 10 meters each and loaded onto platforms.

• Winner: Jan Lacina surprised the field, finishing in 31.41 seconds.
• Nail-Biter Finish: Ziółkowski and Hicks battled for silver, with Oskar at 32.47 s and Hicks just behind at 32.50 s — enough to clinch the overall championship.

Graham Hicks — Champion of Consistency​

Despite winning just one event, Hicks’ hallmark consistency across all five disciplines sealed his victory. Unlike rivals who stumbled in certain events, Hicks never fell out of the top tier, collecting steady points that carried him to the top of the leaderboard.

This marks his second career title after winning Britain’s Strongest Man in 2019. Known for his static power in deadlift and overhead press, Hicks has reinforced his reputation as one of the world’s most technically disciplined strongmen.

Highlights of the 2025 Strongman Champions League Poland​

• Graham Hicks’ resilience and precision across all five events.
• Ziółkowski’s event dominance, particularly in explosive overhead disciplines.
• Evans Nana’s speed in moving events, proving his athletic versatility.
• Jan Lacina’s upset victory in the closing Sandbag Loading Race.

The Gdansk stage has reshaped the Strongman Champions League 2025 season, solidifying Hicks as a contender to watch in upcoming stages.