The 2024 Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic will be a major event during the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, spanning Friday, March 1st, and Saturday, March 2nd. This week is a highlight for the Strongman/Strongwoman community, drawing some of the greatest athletes in history. Each division, men’s and women’s, will feature eleven elite competitors, and the full rosters have been unveiled.
Excitement is already buzzing for the 2024 Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic, and it’s only going to get bigger now that the lineups are out. People are especially thrilled about the official return of Hafthor Bjornsson. He’ll be facing off against other athletes who were once crowned the World’s Strongest Man. Get ready for an epic showdown!
2024 Arnold Strongman Classic Lineup
| No. | Athlete |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Hooper |
| 2 | Hafthor Björnsson |
| 3 | Martins Licis |
| 4 | Oleksii Novikov |
| 5 | Tom Stoltman |
| 6 | Mateusz Kieliszkowski |
| 7 | Evan Singleton |
| 8 | Bobby Thompson |
| 9 | Maxime Boudreault |
| 10 | Tom Evans |
| 11 | Oskar Ziółkowski |
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2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic Lineup
| No. | Athlete |
|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Long |
| 2 | Lucy Underdown |
| 3 | Rebecca Roberts |
| 4 | Donna Moore |
| 5 | Andrea Thompson |
| 6 | Erin Murray |
| 7 | Hannah Linzay |
| 8 | Angelica Jardine |
| 9 | Melissa Peacock |
| 10 | Olga Liashchuk |
| 11 | Samantha Belliveau |
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Strongman Lineup Overview
| No. | Athlete | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Hooper | Defending champion, first Canadian to win the World’s Strongest Man contest, and victorious in the 2023 Rogue Invitational. |
| 2 | Hafthor Bjornsson | Three-time consecutive winner of the Arnold Strongman Classic, coming out of a three-year retirement to add another title to his impressive resume. |
| 3 | Martins Licis | Took a break in 2023, entering the Arnold Strongman Classic fresh and determined after his hiatus from Individual Strongman competitions. |
| 4 | Oleksii Novikov | Aiming to secure the Arnold Strongman Classic title, having previously won some of the best shows globally but missing this particular achievement. |
| 5 | Tom Stoltman | Eager to claim gold at the Arnold Strongman Classic, as both Novikov and Stoltman aim for the title that has eluded them, despite winning World’s Strongest Man competitions. |
All five competitors have secured victories in the World’s Strongest Man competitions, promising an incredibly strong lineup for the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic.
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Strongwoman Lineup Overview
| No. | Athlete | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Long | Two-time defending champion, aiming for her third consecutive title, overcoming a hamstring injury to compete in the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic. |
| 2 | Rebecca Roberts | Second-place finisher in last year’s Arnold Strongwoman Classic, victorious in the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman and 2023 Britain’s Strongest Woman. |
| 3 | Lucy Underdown | Debuting in the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic, the current Deadlift World Record Holder, with remarkable achievements in recent years. |
| 4 | Andrea Thompson | 2018 World’s Strongest Woman, showcasing strength, especially in overhead press events, aiming to improve her placement after securing bronze in 2023. |
The 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic lineup features a mix of experienced champions and promising debutants, promising an exciting competition.
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2024 Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic Prize Money
Men
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $80,000 |
| 2nd | $25,000 |
| 3rd | $20,000 |
| 4th | $15,000 |
| 5th | $13,000 |
| 6th | $8,000 |
| 7th | $7,000 |
| 8th | $6,000 |
| 9th | $5,000 |
| 10th | $3,000 |
Total Prize Money for Men: $182,000
Women
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $25,000 |
| 2nd | $15,000 |
| 3rd | $10,000 |
| 4th | $8,000 |
| 5th | $5,000 |
| 6th | $4,000 |
| 7th | $3,000 |
| 8th | $2,500 |
| 9th | $1,500 |
| 10th | $1,000 |
Total Prize Money for Women: $75,000
From the information disclosed thus far, the upcoming 2024 Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic appears poised to be among the most remarkable editions of the competition in recent memory. The lineups feature an impressive array of elite athletes, setting the stage for intense rivalries and thrilling contests throughout the two-day event.
Overview
The 2024 Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic, part of the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio on March 1-2, features elite athletes, including the return of Hafthor Bjornsson. The lineups promise intense rivalries and exciting contests, making it one of the most anticipated editions in recent history.
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