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In the heart of winter, the city of Joensuu, Finland, became the battleground for the world's most formidable strongmen. The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Iceman event, held on February 24-25, kickstarted an epic season of strength, endurance, and sheer willpower. This prestigious competition drew twelve elite athletes from across the globe, each vying for supremacy in a grueling series of seven events that tested the limits of human strength and resilience.
The Champions Emerge
Leading the pack with a stellar performance, Aivars Šmaukstelis clinched the title with an impressive 63 points. His victory was not just a win but a statement of intent for the season ahead. Following closely were Nick Wortham, with 57 points, and Kane Francis, securing the third spot with 55 points. The competition was fierce, with each athlete pushing beyond their limits, but it was Šmaukstelis who emerged victorious, setting the stage for an electrifying season in the Strongman Champions League.2024 SCL Iceman Final Results
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 63 points
- Nick Wortham — 57 points
- Kane Francis — 55 points
- Colten Sloan — 52 points
- Mika Törrö — 52 points
- Ervin Toots — 45 points
- George Sulaiman — 44 points
- Kevin Hazeleger — 44 points
- Jesse Pynnönen — 41 points
- Sami Ahola — 39 points
- Péter Juhász — 34 points
- Heikki Pohjonen — 20 points
Event Highlights: A Test of Titans
Frame Carry: The Ultimate Grip Challenge
The event commenced with the Frame Carry, where athletes showcased their grip strength and agility. They were tasked with carrying a 320-kilogram frame across a 40-meter course. Colten Sloan set an unprecedented pace, completing the course in a mere 26.13 seconds, leaving the audience in awe of his speed and strength.- Colten Sloan — 26.13 seconds
- George Sulaiman — 27.56 seconds
- Kane Francis — 28.03 seconds
- Kevin Hazeleger — 28.78 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 29.32 seconds
- Ervin Toots — 29.36 seconds
- Mika Törrö — 35.05 seconds
- Sami Ahola — 47.47 seconds
- Péter Juhász — 57.67 seconds
- Jesse Pynnönen — 36 meters
- Nick Wortham — 30 meters
- Heikki Pohjonen — 13 meters
Front Hold: A Battle of Endurance
The Front Hold pushed athletes to their limits as they held a 30-kilogram implement at arm's length. Nick Wortham's remarkable endurance saw him holding the weight for an astonishing 52.69 seconds, a feat that highlighted his exceptional strength and determination.- Nick Wortham — 52.69 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 38.88 seconds
- Mika Törrö — 38.37 seconds
- Heikki Pohjonen — 37.05 seconds
- Colten Sloan — 36.19 seconds
- Jesse Pynnönen — 35.57 seconds
- George Sulaiman — 34.28 seconds
- Ervin Toots — 33.34 seconds
- Kevin Hazeleger — 30.09 seconds
- Sami Ahola — 28.59 seconds
- Péter Juhász — 28 seconds
- Kane Francis — 27.92 seconds
Bag Toss Medley: Precision and Power
Athletes faced the Bag Toss Medley, throwing five weight bags over a 4.3-meter beam. Aivars Šmaukstelis dominated this event, displaying precision and power by completing the challenge in just 17.90 seconds, setting a high standard for his competitors.- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 5 in 17.90 s
- Kevin Hazeleger — 5 in 20.66 s
- Nick Wortham — 5 in 22.57 s
- Ervin Toots— 5 in 26.36 s
- Jesse Pynnönen — 5 in 28.06 s
- Mika Törrö — 5 in 29.77 s
- Kane Francis — 5 in 32.53 s
- Péter Juhász — 5 in 33.41 s
- Sami Ahola — 4 in 21.25 s
- Colten Sloan — 3 in 20.56 s
- Heikki Pohjonen — 3 in 29.96 s
- George Sulaiman — 2 in 20.60 s
Truck Pull: The Ultimate Show of Strength
The Truck Pull was a spectacle of raw power as competitors attempted to pull a 24,000-kilogram vehicle. Mika Törrö emerged victorious, pulling the massive load in a swift 53.59 seconds, showcasing his incredible strength and determination.- Mika Törrö — 53.59 seconds
- Jesse Pynnönen — 58.42 seconds
- Sami Ahola — 59.13 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 74.46 seconds
- Kevin Hazeleger — 5.5 meters
- Nick Wortham — 5.45 meters
- Kane Francis — 4.57 meters
- Ervin Toots — 4.51 meters
- Péter Juhász — 3.28 meters
- Colten Sloan — 3.02 meters
- George Sulaiman — 2.5 meters
- Heikki Pohjonen — 0.6 meters
Super Yoke: A Herculean Task
The Super Yoke, weighing a colossal 420 kilograms, tested the athletes' ability to balance and carry the yoke for 25 meters. Kane Francis and Aivars Šmaukstelis battled fiercely, with Francis securing the top spot with an impressive time of 16.07 seconds.- Kane Francis — 16.07 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 18.31 seconds
- Péter Juhász — 20.97 seconds
- Kevin Hazeleger — 21.48 seconds
- Nick Wortham — 22.08 seconds
- George Sulaiman — 22.90 seconds
- Colten Sloan — 24.70 seconds
- Sami Ahola — 27.22 seconds
- Mika Törrö — 29.39 seconds
- Ervin Toots — 32.44 seconds
- Jesse Pynnönen — 14 meters
- Heikki Pohjonen — 2.9 meters
Conan's Wheel: The Circle of Strength
The penultimate event, Conan's Wheel, challenged athletes to carry a heavy beam for as long as possible. George Sulaiman excelled, covering an impressive 47.9 meters, demonstrating his exceptional endurance and willpower.- George Sulaiman — 47.9 meters
- Colten Sloan — 42.55 meters
- Ervin Toots — 41 meters
- Sami Ahola — 36.2 meters
- Kane Francis — 33.65 meters
- Nick Wortham — 32.9 meters
- Jesse Pynnönen — 31.3 meters
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 30.05 meters
- Heikki Pohjonen — 24.7 meters
- Mika Törrö — 21.5 meters
- Kevin Hazeleger — 15.4 meters
- Péter Juhász — 15.25 meters
Loading Race
- Kane Francis — 4 in 17.30 s
- Nick Wortham — 4 in 17.81 s
- Mika Törrö — 4 in 18.60 s
- Colten Sloan — 4 in 18.62 s
- Péter Juhász — 4 in 18.69 s
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 4 in 19.40 s
- Ervin Toots — 4 in 19.70 s
- George Sulaiman — 4 in 21.45 s
- Jesse Pynnönen — 4 in 22.03 s
- Sami Ahola — 4 in 23.21 s
- Heikki Pohjonen — 4 in 24.31 s
- Kevin Hazeleger — in 25.44 s
