2026 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic: Mateusz Kieliszkowski Claims Second Title

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The 2026 Magnús Ver Magnússon Classic strongman competition was held in Iceland on November 5-6 and featured eight grueling events fought by 12 of the world's top strongmen. Mateusz Kieliszkowski of Poland took the overall title with a total of 76.5 points, his second win at the prestigious competition.

Kieliszkowski's winning performance was predicated on consistency and three wins in individual events. He also managed two runner-up places, enabling him to preserve his lead in spite of a hard performance in the Húsafell Stone. Tiano Fa'apoi finished runner-up with 72 points, and Luke Stoltman was third with 71.

Mateusz Kieliszkowski Wins His Second Title​

Kieliszkowski was 4.5 points clear of Fa'apoi and 5.5 ahead of Stoltman. His result in the eight events highlighted the usefulness of all-around strength, particularly in a competition that assessed overhead pressing, grip, loading speed, deadlifting, and explosive power.

Fa'apoi was one of the better performers of the mid-section of the contest. He won the Húsafell Stone and the Farmer's Walk, putting pressure on the overall leader. But Kieliszkowski took the championship by fighting back with powerful performances in the Log Lift and Stone to Shoulder.

It was a steady performance by Stoltman too, who finished third overall. Andrew Langelaar was close to a podium finish in fourth, with just a half point separating him from Stoltman, while Audrius Jokūbaitis completed the top five.

Place	Athlete	Points
1	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	76.5
2	Tiano Fa’apoi	72
3	Luke Stoltman	71
4	Andrew Langelaar	70.5
5	Audrius Jokūbaitis	67.5
6	Andrew Flynn	60
7	Kristján Sindri Níelsson	53.5
8	Kári Kristófer Elíasson	41.5
9	Thorlákur Gunnarsson	26.5
10	Chris Beetham	24.5
11	Paweł Piskorz	19
12	Ryan Bennett	7.5

Event-by-Event Results​

The two-day competition comprised eight events, with participants competing in a combination of conventional strongman events and tests of speed and endurance.

Event 1: Max Stone Press​

Kieliszkowski opened the tournament with a victory in the Max Stone Press, lifting 142 kg overhead. Luke Stoltman, Audrius Jokubaitis and Kristjan Sindri Nielsson all pressed 131 kilos and all tied for second place.

Event 2: Húsafell Stone​

Fa'apoi won the Húsafell Stone carry, carrying the 157-kilogram stone 90.2 meters (295 feet). Andrew Flynn placed second at 87.8 meters and Níelsson third at 78.6 meters. Kieliszkowski was seventh in the race.

Event 3: Farmer's Walk​

Fa'apoi kept the momentum going, winning the Farmer's Walk. He lifted the two 140-kilogram implements for 34.1 meters to claim his second straight event win. Kieliszkowski was second with 29 meters and Stoltman third with 21.3.

Event 4: Loading Race​

Andrew Langelaar took the Loading Race championship, finishing the course with both 180-kilogram tools in 47.61 seconds. Jokūbaitis claimed second in 48.50 seconds, and Stoltman third in 53.44 seconds.

Event 5: Log Lift​

Kieliszkowski returned to the top of the standings in the Log Lift, completing eight repetitions with the 150-kilogram log. Stoltman finished second with seven reps, while Flynn and Níelsson shared third place with six repetitions each.

Event 6: Stone to Shoulder​

Kieliszkowski also claimed victory in another event, lifting all four stones ranging from 110 to 165 kilos in 35.49 seconds. Langelaar claimed second in 49.46 seconds and Stoltman third in 57.70 seconds.

Event 7: Deadlift​

Langelaar and Flynn shared first place in the Deadlift after both completing six repetitions with the 330-kilogram axle bar. Fa'apoi and Jokūbaitis tied for third with five reps apiece.

Event 8: Sandbag Toss​

Langelaar ended the tournament with another event win, clearing all eight sandbags in 28.56 seconds. Kieliszkowski also cleared all eight to finish second in 57.53 seconds. Fa'apoi was third with seven bags thrown.

A Second Strongman Classic Title for Kieliszkowski​

The 2026 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic was a contested eight-event contest, with multiple athletes taking home individual event wins over the weekend. Fa'apoi's back-to-back triumphs in the Húsafell Stone and Farmer's Walk kept him in the hunt while Langelaar closed strong with wins in the Loading Race, Deadlift and Sandbag Toss.

Ultimately, it was Kieliszkowski's mix of contest wins and regular strong finishes that made the difference. His 76.5-point total was enough to capture his second Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic title, another feather in his strongman cap.