Set against the vibrant backdrop of Sydney, the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Man & Woman competitions unfolded on April 19-20. Furthermore, bringing together the nation’s top Strongmen and Strongwomen, the event showcased eight demanding challenges to determine the most versatile athletes worthy of national acclaim.
Moreover, Jordan Osborne and Nicole Genrich emerged as undeniable champions, their dominance evident from the outset. Also, with their prior victories adding weight to their performances, they left no doubt about their superiority in the arena of competitive strength sports.
2024 Australia’s Strongest Man Official Results
In the final standings of the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Man competition, the top rankings unfolded as follows:
- Jordan Osborne — 116 points
- Josh Patacca — 110 points
- Macauley Tinker — 109.5 points
- Brenton Stone — 108.5 points
- Ryan Rullis — 103.5 points
- Jihad El Masri — 84.5 points
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 76.5 points
- Jonathan Nelio — 71 points
- Bradman Houston — 69 points
- Adam Fullgrabe — 68 points
- Jared Taylor — 57 points
- Reece Kirby — 44.5 points
- Miles Orec — 42 points
- Sam Le Cerf — 39.5 points
- Thomas Wren — 35 points
- Vijit Sood — 34.5 points
- Josh Bourne — 22 points
2024 Australia’s Strongest Woman Official Results
In the conclusion of the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Woman competition, the standings unfolded as follows:
- Nicole Genrich — 69 points
- Katie Blunden — 50 points (tie)
- Ari Mann — 50 points (tie)
- Elly Smith — 39 points
- Nichole Wight — 29 points
- Sarah Hallifax — 27 points
- Rebekah Chessum — 26 points
- Allira-Joy Cowley — 25 points
- Liz Aitken — 24 points
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Strongman Division Event Recap & Highlights (Top 8)
Event 1 — Max Log Lift
Firstly, In the initial event of the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Man competition, athletes aimed to lift the heaviest Log possible. Moreover, with three attempts each, judges upheld standard rules.
Additionally, the Log Lift event was intense, with competitors vying for supremacy. However, Brenton Stone clinched victory by overhead pressing a remarkable 190-kilogram (418.9-pound) Log. Close behind were Coraboeuf and Wren, lifting just a few pounds less.
- Brenton Stone — 190 kilograms
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 187.5 kilograms
- Thomas Wren — 185 kilograms
- Macauley Tinker — 182.5 kilograms
- Jordan Osborne — 175 kilograms
- Josh Patacca — 172.5 kilograms
- Jihad El Masri — 165 kilograms
- Reece Kirby — 165 kilograms
Event 2 — Farmer’s Walk
Secondly, in the Farmer’s Walk event, athletes were tasked with carrying two implements weighing 160 kilograms (352.7 pounds) over a distance of 20 meters. However, the objective was to complete the course in the shortest time possible, with the option to drop and pick up the implements.
Furthermore, Jordan Osborne showcased unmatched grip strength and agility in Australia. Also, despite the hefty load, Osborne blazed through the event, completing it in a mere 12.46 seconds, securing maximum points.
- Jordan Osborne — 12.46 seconds
- Ryan Rullis — 12.90 seconds
- Josh Patacca — 14.90 seconds
- Jihad El Masri — 19.58 seconds
- Jonathan Nelio — 40.09 seconds
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 41.39 seconds
Moreover, in the throwing event, distances achieved were as follows:
- Bradman Houston — 15.6 meters
- Adam Fullgrabe — 13.6 meters
Event 3 — Flag Raise
Thirdly, in this event – athletes were tasked with lifting four progressively heavier Flags in the shortest time possible, permitted to use gloves and chalk but no other grip aids.
Jordan Osborne continued to excel in the dynamic events, emerging as the fastest to lift all four implements. Among the 17-man lineup, he was the sole athlete to finish the event in less than half a minute.
- Jordan Osborne — 4 obstacles in 27.90 seconds
- Macauley Tinker — 4 obstacles in 30.80 seconds
- Ryan Rullis — 4 obstacles in 32.90 seconds
- Josh Patacca — 4 obstacles in 51.60 seconds
- Miles Orec — 3 obstacles in 33.10 seconds
- Brenton Stone — 3 obstacles in 41.10 seconds
- Adam Fullgrabe — 3 obstacles in 52 seconds
- Jihad El Masri — 2 obstacles in 12 seconds
Event 4 — Car Flip
The fourth event demanded sheer brute strength as competitors tackled the challenge of flipping over a car of undisclosed weight, then flipping it back to its original position.
Furthermore, Continuing his streak – Jordan Osborne clinched his third consecutive event win with a remarkable performance in the Car Flip event. Also, despite a brief contest with Tinker, Osborne secured victory by a narrow margin of just half a second.
- Jordan Osborne — 6.90 seconds
- Macauley Tinker — 7.50 seconds
- Jihad El Masri — 7.90 seconds
- Ryan Rullis — 8.50 seconds
- Reece Kirby — 9.20 seconds
- Josh Patacca — 9.40 seconds
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 9.90 seconds
- Jared Taylor — 10.10 seconds
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Event 5 — Overhead Medley
Fifth, the Overhead Medley event presented athletes with the challenge of pressing three implements overhead: a 140-kg (308.6-lb) Log, followed by a 90-kg (198.4-lb) Dumbbell, and concluding with a 150-kg (330.7-lb) Anchor Yoke.
Additionally, following his victory in the Log Lift event, Brenton Stone showcased his prowess as the top overhead presser in the lineup. Moreover, With ease – he lifted all three implements in the Overhead Medley, securing yet another event victory.
- Brenton Stone — 3 flips in 17.37 seconds
- Macauley Tinker — 3 flips in 22.10 seconds
- Jordan Osborne — 3 flips in 22.92 seconds
- Josh Patacca — 3 flips in 24.20 seconds
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 3 flips in 24.36 seconds
- Jihad El Masri — 2 flips in 15.27 seconds
- Reece Kirby — 2 flips in 15.75 seconds
- Jared Taylor — 2 flips in 16.10 seconds
Event 6 — Deadlift
In the deadlift event, athletes faced the unique challenge of using the Stone Bar implement, aiming to complete as many reps as possible without the assistance of figure eight straps or deadlift suits.
Furthermore, while most participants struggled to perform even a single rep, Brenton Stone and Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf demonstrated exceptional strength by locking out eight reps each. Also, their performance set them apart from the rest of the field, resulting in a tie for first place.
- Brenton Stone — 8 reps
- Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf — 8 reps
- Josh Patacca — 7 reps
- Adam Fullgrabe — 6 reps
- Jordan Osborne — 5 reps
- Macauley Tinker — 4 reps
- Bradman Houston — 4 reps
- Ryan Rullis — 3 reps
Event 7 — Freight Race
In the Freight Race event, athletes undertook a demanding 270-kg (595.2-lb) zercher carry, requiring them to bear the weight in the “crook of the elbows” while traversing a distance of 20 meters.
Moreover, the Freight Race tested both the physical and mental resilience of the competitors, with pain endurance playing a significant role. Also, three athletes distinguished themselves in this grueling challenge, separated by a mere 0.25 seconds. Ultimately, Brenton Stone secured the winning edge, once again claiming maximum points.
- Brenton Stone — 14.10 seconds
- Jordan Osborne — 14.20 seconds
- Ryan Rullis — 14.35 seconds
- Josh Patacca — 16.70 seconds
- Jonathan Nelio — 18.27 seconds
- Macauley Tinker — 19.27 seconds
- Bradman Houston — 19.50 seconds
- Sam Le Cerf — 23.80 seconds
Event 8 — Atlas Stones
To conclude the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Man competition, athletes faced the challenge of loading five progressively heavier stones over a 1.3-meter high beam, ranging in weight from 160-kg (352.7-lb) to 210-kg (463-lb).
Lastly, the final stone in the Atlas Series presented a formidable challenge, surpassing weights seen in certain high-level international competitions. Moreover, It came as no surprise that only one athlete, Ryan Rullis, successfully lifted it. Consequently, he emerged victorious in the final event of the competition.
- Ryan Rullis — 5 lifts in 31.50 seconds
- Brenton Stone — 4 lifts in 24.00 seconds
- Macauley Tinker — 4 lifts in 27.90 seconds
- Josh Patacca — 4 lifts in 31.10 seconds
- Vijit Sood — 4 lifts in 38.50 seconds
- Jonathan Nelio — 4 lifts in 40.70 seconds
- Jared Taylor — 4 lifts in 41.80 seconds
- Miles Orec — 3 lifts in 25.40 seconds
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Strongwoman Division Event Recap
In the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Woman competition, athletes adhered to the same rules as those in the Strongest Man competition, with the only variation being the implements used. Furthermore, below are the weight and specifications of the implements used by the Strongwomen:
- Log Lift: 117.5 kilograms
- Farmer’s Walk: Implements weighing 90 kilograms each
- Car Deadlift: Car of undisclosed weight
- Overhead Medley: Log (140 kg), Dumbbell (90 kg), Anchor Yoke (150 kg)
- Tire Flip: Weight not specified
- Deadlift: Stone Bar implement
- Atlas Series: Stones ranging from 160-kg to 210-kg
Event 1 — Max Log Lift
In the first event of the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Woman competition, athletes aimed to lift the heaviest Log possible within three attempts.
However, the tension was palpable in the opening event of the competition, with the top three athletes closely matched. Also, despite the narrow margins, Katie Blunden emerged as the standout performer in the Log Lift, showcasing her strength and skill.
- Katie Blunden — 117.5 kilograms
- Nicole Genrich — 115 kilograms
- Ari Mann — 112.5 kilograms
- Rebekah Chessum — 100 kilograms
- Nichole Wight — 95 kilograms
- Sarah Hallifax — 92.5 kilograms
- Allira-Joy Cowley — 90 kilograms
- Liz Aitken — 82.5 kilograms
- Elly Smith — 80 kilograms
Event 2 — Farmer’s Walk
In the Farmer’s Walk event, athletes were tasked with carrying two 110-kg (242.5-lb) implements in each hand over a 20-meter distance.
Nicole Genrich’s performance in the Farmer’s Walk stood out as a remarkable display of dominance in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Not only was she one of just three athletes to complete the event, but her impressive time of 13.88 seconds was nearly twice as fast as the second-place finisher.
- Nicole Genrich — 13.88 seconds
- Ari Mann — 25.30 seconds
- Allira-Joy Cowley — 38.15 seconds
In the farmers carry segment, distances covered were as follows:
- Sarah Hallifax — 18.90 meters
- Rebekah Chessum — 18 meters
- Elly Smith — 16.70 meters
- Nichole Wight — 10 meters
- Liz Aitken — 8.50 meters
Unfortunately, Katie Blunden was unable to complete the course, covering a distance of 4.80 meters.
Event 3 — Flag Raise
In the Flag Raise event, the weight of the four Flag implements was not specified.
Furthermore, Nicole Genrich maintained her momentum with a second consecutive event victory in the Flag Raise. However, securing this win required significant effort, as Ari Mann finished less than two seconds behind her.
- Nicole Genrich — 4 flips in 19.90 seconds
- Ari Mann — 4 flips in 21.50 seconds
- Rebekah Chessum — 4 flips in 26.30 seconds
- Sarah Hallifax — 3 flips in 22.00 seconds
- Allira-Joy Cowley — 3 flips in 31.50 seconds
- Elly Smith — 3 flips in 45.50 seconds
- Liz Aitken — 3 flips in 54.81 seconds
- Katie Blunden — 2 flips in 9.16 seconds
- Nichole Wight — 1 flip in 43.60 seconds
Event 4 — Car Flip
In the fourth event, similar to the Strongman Division, the weight of the car was not specified.
Also, Nicole Genrich continued her dominance by securing another victory in the fourth event, further extending her overall lead. Moreover, the results highlighted the difficulty of the challenge, with merely flipping the car being considered an impressive feat. Moreover, despite the challenge, Genrich managed to complete the task in a commendable time of 16.80 seconds.
- Nicole Genrich: 16.80 seconds
- Katie Blunden: 22.40 seconds
- Elly Smith: 43.00 seconds
- Ari Mann: No Lift
- Rebekah Chessum: No Lift
- Sarah Hallifax: No Lift
- Allira-Joy Cowley: No Lift
- Liz Aitken: No Lift
- Nichole Wight: No Lift
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Event 5 — Overhead Medley
In the Overhead Medley event, Strongwomen began by overhead pressing an 80-kg (176.4-lb) Log, followed by a 50-kg (110.2-lb) Dumbbell, and concluded with a 90-kg (198.4-lb) Anchor Yoke.
Notably, Katie Blunden interrupted Nicole Genrich’s event win streak by triumphing in the Overhead Medley event. Moreover, Blunden’s exceptional power and technique proved formidable for Genrich to contend with.
- Katie Blunden: 3 lifts in 12.30 seconds
- Nicole Genrich: 3 lifts in 14.03 seconds
- Ari Mann: 3 lifts in 16.20 seconds
- Nichole Wight: 3 lifts in 20.90 seconds
- Rebekah Chessum: 3 lifts in 23.00 seconds
- Sarah Hallifax: 3 lifts in 23.40 seconds
- Liz Aitken: 2 lifts in 17.40 seconds
- Allira-Joy Cowley: 1 lift in 6.51 seconds
- Elly Smith: 1 lift in 11.04 seconds
Event 6 — Deadlift
In the deadlift event using the Stone Bar implement, women aimed to complete as many reps as possible with 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds).
Also, Nicole Genrich swiftly returned to her winning form, dominating the deadlift event. Moreover, she surpassed all competitors, achieving double-digit reps along with one other athlete, but ensured to outperform her closest rival by completing one additional rep.
- Nicole Genrich: 11 reps
- Ari Mann: 10 reps
- Elly Smith: 9 reps
- Katie Blunden: 6 reps
- Nichole Wight: 6 reps
- Liz Aitken: 6 reps
- Sarah Hallifax: 5 reps
- Allira-Joy Cowley: 4 reps
- Rebekah Chessum: 2 reps
Event 7— Freight Race
In the Freight Race event, competitors undertook a 20-meter zercher carry with a weight of 160-kg (352.7-lb).
Furthermore, Katie Blunden once more showcased her prowess, emerging as the sole woman capable of outperforming Nicole Genrich in certain events. Also, in the Freight Race, Blunden demonstrated her superiority by finishing one second ahead of Genrich.
- Katie Blunden: 12.30 seconds
- Nicole Genrich: 13.20 seconds
- Elly Smith: 13.60 seconds
- Ari Mann: 16.47 seconds
- Nichole Wight: 16.80 seconds
- Liz Aitken: 20.37 seconds
- Allira-Joy Cowley: 23.67 seconds
- Sarah Hallifax: 24.50 seconds
- Rebekah Chessum: 25.31 seconds
Event 8 — Atlas Stones
In the final event of the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Woman competition, athletes loaded five progressively heavier Atlas Stones over a 1.2-meter beam, with weights ranging from 110-kg (242.5-lb) to 150-kg (330.7-lb).
Furthermore, despite already securing first place overall, Nicole Genrich refused to hold back in the final event. Also, demonstrating her determination, she completed the entire series of Atlas Stones in just 41.10 seconds, securing her fifth event win of the competition.
- Nicole Genrich: 5 flips in 41.10 seconds
- Elly Smith: 5 flips in 51.90 seconds
- Katie Blunden: 4 flips in 31.70 seconds
- Ari Mann: 4 flips in 35.60 seconds
- Liz Aitken: 3 flips in 26.70 seconds
- Nichole Wight: 3 flips in 31.60 seconds
- Allira-Joy Cowley: 3 flips in 32.10 seconds
- Sarah Hallifax: 3 flips in 32.40 seconds
- Rebekah Chessum: 2 flips in 20.50 seconds
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In addition, the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Man & Woman competitions underscored the diverse talents within the country’s Strongman and Strongwoman community. Yet, Jordan Osborne and Nicole Genrich emerged as standout athletes, showcasing their world-class abilities and readiness to represent their nation on the global stage.
Overview
Held in Sydney on April 19-20, the 2024 Australia’s Strongest Man & Woman competitions brought together top Strongmen and Strongwomen. Furthermore, Jordan Osborne and Nicole Genrich emerged as champions, dominating eight challenging events. Finally, their victories solidified their status as Australia’s premier strength athletes.
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