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Arnold Strongman Classic event of 2020
The
2020 Arnold Strongman Classic
was a
strongman
contest that took place in
Columbus
,
Ohio
, from March 6?7, 2020 at the
Greater Columbus Convention Center
. The
Arnold Strongman Classic
is the finale of the Arnold Strongman Tour and is seen as one of the biggest and most prestigious strongmen events on the circuit.
Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
, this year's competition was closed to general spectators with the crowd consisting of the athletes' family or team members.
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Hafþor Julius Bjornsson
won the competition for the third time, becoming only the second man to win the competition three consecutive times after
?ydr?nas Savickas
.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski
finished a close 2nd, while
Martins Licis
secured the 3rd place.
Qualifying
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To qualify for the
Arnold Strongman Classic
, athletes have to either win a sanctioned event on the Arnold Classic Tour or gain enough points to be invited through a wildcard system. Athletes that qualified and their method for qualification are as follows:
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Event Results
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Event 1: Trial by Stone
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- Weight:
1 x 124.75 kilograms (275.0 lb) stone overhead press, 1 x 136 kilograms (300 lb) stone overhead press, 1 x 165.5 kilograms (365 lb) natural stone load, 1 x 181.5 kilograms (400 lb) natural stone load, 1 x 186 kilograms (410 lb)
Husafell Stone
carry.
- Time Limit:
60 seconds per stone.
- Course Length:
15.25 metres (50.0 ft)
- Notes:
Stones must be attempted in ascending order. Each stone apparatus is worth a differing number of points. The order of the event will be determined by number of points, then time.
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Event 2: Bag Over Bar
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- Weight:
25?50 kilograms (55?110 lb) going up in 2.25 kilograms (5.0 lb) increments.
- Bar Height:
4.5 metres (15 ft)
- Time Limit:
30 seconds per throw
- Notes:
All athletes start at 25 kilograms (55 lb). Athletes are allowed to skip weights.
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Event 3: Wheel of Pain
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- Weight:
9,072 kilograms (20,000 lb) for max distance.
- Time Limit:
60 seconds.
- Notes:
Athletes are only to push using their hands and shoulders. Neck usage is not allowed.
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Event 4: Elephant Bar Deadlift
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- Time Limit:
60 seconds per lift
- Notes:
3 lifts per athlete. Figure-8 straps and deadlift suit are not allowed.
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Event 5: Frame Carry
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- Weight:
400 kilograms (880 lb)
- Course Length:
10.7 metres (35 ft) ramp
- Time Limit:
30 seconds
- Notes:
No straps are allowed. Fastest time wins, then distance.
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Event 6: Strategic Cyr Dumbbell Challenge
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- Weight:
124?150 kilograms (274?330 lb)
- Time Limit:
90 seconds
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Final standings
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References
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External links
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