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The 2024 Scotland’s Strongest Man competition was an electrifying event held on July 7th in Grangemouth, United Kingdom. Featuring 16 of the strongest athletes in the nation, the competition was a testament to human strength and endurance. Chris Beetham emerged victorious, narrowly edging out the three-time champion Louis Jack by just one point. This article provides an in-depth look at the event, including detailed results and highlights from each event.
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Overview of the Competition
Event One: Cerberus Sack Carry
The opening event was the Cerberus Sack Carry, where athletes had to carry a 125-kilogram Husafell-shaped sandbag for 90 meters as quickly as possible, within a 75-second time limit. Scott Fraser dominated this event, finishing in an impressive 33.55 seconds.Results:
- Scott Fraser: 33.55 seconds
- Connor Monaghan: 35.31 seconds
- Chris Beetham: 39.36 seconds
- Gavin Bruce: 41.1 seconds
- Liam Goldie: 42.58 seconds
Event Two: Deadlift
The Deadlift, a staple in Strongman competitions, featured a 300-kilogram barbell. Athletes aimed to perform as many reps as possible within 75 seconds. Louis Jack excelled with eight repetitions, securing his first event win of the day.Results:
- Louis Jack: 8 reps
- Chris Beetham: 7 reps
- Scott Milne: 6 reps
- Scott Fraser: 5 reps
- Liam Goldie: 5 reps
Event Three: Bag Toss Medley
In the Bag Toss Medley, athletes had to throw five bags, ranging from 20 to 28 kilograms, over a bar in the shortest time. Despite wet conditions, Louis Jack won his second consecutive event with a time of 22.09 seconds.Results:
- Louis Jack: 5 in 22.09 seconds
- Liam Kelly: 5 in 24.53 seconds
- Chris Beetham: 5 in 29.28 seconds
- Gavin Bruce: 5 in 32.17 seconds
- Scott Fraser: 5 in 36.46 seconds
Event Four: Press Medley
The Press Medley included five implements of varying weights and shapes, with a 75-second time cap. Chris Beetham demonstrated superior upper body strength, being the only competitor to complete all five implements in 66.7 seconds.Results:
- Chris Beetham: 5 in 66.7 seconds
- Louis Jack: 4 in 69.76 seconds
- Ronald Young: 4 in 70.03 seconds
- Peej Greenhough: 2 in 18.6 seconds
- Scott Milne: 2 in 31.27 seconds
Event Five: Stones of Strength
The final event, Stones of Strength, involved lifting five progressively heavier stones, ranging from 100 to 160 kilograms, onto platforms. Louis Jack secured the event win with a time of 24.85 seconds, but Chris Beetham's fifth-place finish was enough to clinch the overall title.Results:
- Louis Jack: 5 in 24.85 seconds
- Liam Goldie: 5 in 37.87 seconds
- Scott Fraser: 5 in 53.18 seconds
- Lee Walker: 4 in 24.22 seconds
- Chris Beetham: 4 in 26.12 seconds
Final Standings
After five grueling events, the final standings were as follows:- Chris Beetham: 71 points
- Louis Jack: 70 points
- Scott Fraser: 62.5 points
- Liam Goldie: 53.5 points
- Liam Kelly: 45 points
- Scott Milne: 45 points
- Ronald Young: 45 points
- Gavin Bruce: 43.5 points
- Stephen Jackson: 38 points
- Lee Walker: 33.5 points
- Peej Greenhough: 28 points
- Boab Hamilton: 28 points
- Douglas Black: 28 points
- Mitchell Wyllie: 28 points
- Rob Crockett: 27.5 points
- Connor Monaghan: 20.5 points