Paddy Haynes Wins 2025 England’s Strongest Man

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England’s Elite Clash in York​

On July 20, 2025, the steel city of York hosted a brutal five-event battle that crowned Paddy Haynes as the 2025 England’s Strongest Man. With twelve of England’s fiercest strength athletes on the battlefield, the showdown was nothing short of legendary.


DRAMATIC FINISH at England's Strongest Man 2025

Final Standings​

Rank	Athlete	Points
1	Paddy Haynes	50
2	Andrew Flynn	49.5
3	Kane Francis	46.5
4	Ben Glasscock	43.5
5	Paul Smith	36.5
6	Graham Hicks	32
6	Ryan Bennett	32
8	Jack Osborn	30
9	Zack Hill	26
10	Dan McNicholas	17
11	Tom Owens	11
12	Dean Mason	10

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Deadlift Ladder: Graham Hicks Unleashes Power​

Athletes faced four ascending lifts from 320kg to 380kg. The key was speed.

• Winner: Graham Hicks – 4 lifts in 22.84s
• Haynes: Solid fourth place at 37.24s
• Flynn and Bennett also posted strong times under 35s

This event set the pace and showed Hicks’ raw pulling strength.

Shield Carry: Paddy Haynes Dominates With 77.94 Meters​

With a 200kg shield, Haynes separated himself from the pack.

• 1st: Haynes — 77.94m (nearly 18 meters ahead of Flynn)
• Flynn: 60m
• Glasscock: 56.45m

Haynes’ grip, posture, and mental drive gave him a clear win.

Super Yoke: Francis Fires Back​

Hauling 420kg for 20m, this event tested both speed and spine.

• 1st: Kane Francis — 14.02s
• Haynes: 14.27s
• Flynn: 14.67s

Three-way war. Francis earned his only event win and used it to inch up the leaderboard.

Log Lift: Osborn’s Upper-Body Supremacy​

A 150kg log was repped out to oblivion.

• 1st: Jack Osborn — 9 reps
• Tied for 2nd: Francis, Flynn, Glasscock, Smith — 6 reps
• Haynes: 5 reps

Haynes slipped here, tying for sixth. The leaderboard tightened dramatically.

Sandbag Medley: Paddy’s Legendary Comeback​

2 x 140kg sandbags, thrown and carried—timed mayhem.

• 1st: Haynes — 32.22s
• Glasscock: 35.65s
• Francis: 36.71s
• Flynn: 36.83s

Haynes exploded through the course, claiming the title by just half a point.

Paddy Haynes: England’s New Strongman King​

Haynes’ career has reached new heights:

• 2025 World’s Strongest Man: 5th place
• England’s Strongest Man: 3rd in 2023, 3rd in 2024, Champion in 2025
• 10 appearances in national/international strongman circuits
• Known for relentless grit, finishing power, and composure under pressure

England’s Strongest Man 2025: Event-by-Event Winners​

Event	Winner	Score/Result
Deadlift Ladder	Graham Hicks	4 reps in 22.84s
Shield Carry	Paddy Haynes	77.94m
Super Yoke	Kane Francis	14.02s
Log Lift	Jack Osborn	9 reps
Sandbag Medley	Paddy Haynes	32.22s

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England Strongman: A New Era Begins​

Paddy Haynes didn’t just win a title—he ripped it from the jaws of pressure and uncertainty. His final-event performance will go down as one of the most clutch in English Strongman history.

As the sport continues to evolve with deeper talent pools, faster transitions, and heavier weights, Haynes now stands as a national icon and a legitimate global contender.