The 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman competition unfolded on June 22nd in York, England. Furthermore, The event gathered 12 of Britain’s most formidable female athletes, pushing them to their limits across five demanding events.
Additionally, Lucy Underdown quickly established herself as the athlete to beat. However, throughout the competition, she maintained a dominant position, showcasing her exceptional strength and skill.
Furthermore, Underdown’s performance was nearly flawless. She claimed victory in three out of five events, secured a second-place finish in one, and placed third in another. Moreover, this consistent excellence highlighted her superiority among her peers.
By the end of the day, Underdown had accumulated 56.5 points, a testament to her prowess. Moreover, her dominant performance earned her the title of 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman.
2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman Official Results
- Lucy Underdown — 56.5 points
- Rebecca Roberts — 50 points
- Donna Moore — 48 points
- Laura Baxter — 39.5 points
- Naomi Hadley — 34.5 points
- Andrea Thompson — 28.5 points
- Katie Smith — 26 points
- Claire Myler — 21 points
- Nicola Bennett — 20 points
- Chloe Brennan — 19 points
- Gemma Moore — 14 points
- Faye Pittman — 5 points
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Event Recap & Highlights
Event 1 — Loading Race
The first event of the 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman competition was multifaceted. Moreover, the women had to pick up and carry three implements of varying sizes and shapes. Also, the objective was to complete all three tasks in the shortest time possible.
- First Implement: 100-kg (220.5-lb) Anvil
- Second Implement: 90-kg (198.4-lb) Tire
- Third Implement: 100-kg (220.5-lb) Sandbag
Additionally, the Loading Race was both exciting and tense, with only two women breaking the 40-second barrier. Moreover, Laura Baxter emerged as the fastest, completing all three tasks in 37.76 seconds. Also, this impressive performance earned her the event win and the maximum 12 points.
Lucy Underdown was the other competitor to finish under 40 seconds, completing the race just 1.5 seconds behind Laura. Moreover, this strong start positioned her well in the competition, ahead of her biggest rival, Rebecca Roberts.
Rebecca Roberts finished third in the Loading Race, dropping only one point to Lucy. However, the race was incredibly close, with just 1.2 seconds separating Rebecca and Lucy, underscoring the event’s intensity.
- Laura Baxter — 3 in 37.76 s
- Lucy Underdown — 3 in 39.28 s
- Rebecca Roberts — 3 in 40.43 s
- Donna Moore — 3 in 42.09 s
- Nicola Bennett — 3 in 42.76 s
- Naomi Hadley — 3 in 42.88 s
- Claire Myler — 3 in 45.59 s
- Katie Smith — 3 in 47.81 s
- Gemma Moore — 3 in 49.92 s
- Chloe Brennan — 3 in 52.16 s
- Faye Pittman — 2 in 23.44 s
- Andrea Thompson — 2 in 28.67 s
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Event 2 — Dumbbell Press
The Dumbbell Press is a staple in Strongwoman and Strongman competitions, known for its challenge. Moreover, this time, athletes had to pick up and overhead press a 60-kilogram (132.3-pound) dumbbell for as many reps as possible. However, while they could use both arms to lift the dumbbell to their shoulder, they had to press it overhead with one arm.
Moreover, the event proved exceptionally tough for most competitors, with only five athletes managing any reps. However, Donna Moore stood out, easily locking out six repetitions and securing the win.
Andrea Thompson took second place with five reps. Known for her impressive overhead pressing strength, her high placement came as no surprise.
Lastly, Laura Baxter and Lucy Underdown both managed four reps, tying for third place. As a result, they shared the points, each earning 9.5.
- Donna Moore — 6 reps
- Andrea Thompson — 5 reps
- Laura Baxter — 4 reps
- Lucy Underdown — 4 reps
- Rebecca Roberts — 2 reps
- Nicola Bennett — No Lift
- Naomi Hadley — No Lift
- Claire Myler — No Lift
- Katie Smith — No Lift
- Gemma Moore — No Lift
- Chloe Brennan — No Lift
- Faye Pittman —No Lift
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Event 3 — Deadlift
The midway point of the 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman was marked by the Deadlift for reps. Moreover, the athletes had to pull 220 kilograms (485 pounds) for as many repetitions as possible using an Axle bar, which is much thicker than a standard bar and provides no slack.
Additionally, the deadlift event was a stark contrast to the Dumbbell Press, with all competitors achieving a respectable number of repetitions. However, no one could match Lucy Underdown, who locked out an impressive 13 reps, leaving the rest to battle for second place.
Moreover, Rebecca Roberts secured second place, showcasing her remarkable deadlifting skills with 11 reps. Also, she finished two reps behind Lucy but also two ahead of the next closest competitor.
Atlas, Andrea Thompson and Naomi Hadley both pursued Rebecca’s lead, ultimately tying for third place with nine repetitions each.
- Lucy Underdown — 13 reps
- Rebecca Roberts — 11 reps
- Andrea Thompson — 9 reps
- Naomi Hadley — 9 reps
- Donna Moore — 8 reps
- Claire Myler — 8 reps
- Katie Smith — 8 reps
- Laura Baxter — 5 reps
- Nicola Bennett — 5 reps
- Gemma Moore — 5 reps
- Chloe Brennan — 3 reps
- Faye Pittman — 2 reps
Event 4 — Wrecking Ball Hold
In the penultimate event of the 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman, athletes faced the challenge of holding a massive 225-kg (496-lb) Wrecking Ball. Moreover, this test of grip strength also demanded significant mental endurance to withstand the tremendous pain. Furthermore, the goal was to hold the wrecking ball for as long as possible.
In addition, Grip events are always unpredictable, but Lucy Underdown consistently performs well. Also, she dominated again, holding the Wrecking Ball for 93.22 seconds, securing her second consecutive event win.
However, Rebecca Roberts, once more, settled for second place behind Lucy. Moreover, she managed an impressive time of 90.70 seconds, well ahead of the rest of the competitors.
Lastly, Naomi Hadley and Donna Moore competed for the third spot. Moreover, Hadley narrowly edged out Moore, finishing just under two seconds ahead, to claim third place.
- Lucy Underdown — 93.22 s
- Rebecca Roberts — 90.70 s
- Naomi Hadley — 82.88 s
- Donna Moore — 81.12 s
- Chloe Brennan — 79.19 s
- Laura Baxter — 74.01 s
- Nicola Bennett — 68.54 s
- Katie Smith — 57.58 s
- Andrea Thompson — 56.80 s
- Claire Myler — 49.73 s
- Gemma Moore — 49.48 s
- Faye Pittman — 11.42 s
Event 5 — Castle Stones
The final hurdle of the competition was perhaps the most popular event in the sport — a series of heavy Castle Stones. Moreover, the event involved four boulders ranging from 80 kg (176.4 lbs) to 140 kg (308.6 lbs). The goal was to load all of them onto the platform within a 60-second time limit.
Furthermore, the Castle Stones presented the last chance for athletes to improve their standings. Also, Lucy Underdown maintained her dominance, winning her third consecutive event and securing the 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman title. She completed all four stones in just 23.50 seconds.
Additionally, Donna Moore finished the stones in 29.22 seconds, earning second place in the event. Moreover, she hoped this would secure her a silver medal overall, but it depended on Rebecca Roberts’ performance in the final event.
Lastly, Rebecca Roberts finished third in the event, completing the stones in 33.99 seconds. Furthermore, this result allowed her to maintain her second-place position overall, leaving Moore to settle for the bronze.
- Lucy Underdown — 4 in 23.50 s
- Donna Moore — 4 in 29.22 s
- Rebecca Roberts — 4 in 33.88 s
- Katie Smith — 4 in 34.18 s
- Naomi Hadley — 4 in 35.46 s
- Laura Baxter — 3 in 20.23 s
- Chloe Brennan — 3 in 26.80 s
- Claire Myler — 3 in 27.11 s
- Gemma Moore — 3 in 40.47 s
- Andrea Thompson — 3 in 41.34 s
- Nicola Bennett — 2 in 13.38 s
- Faye Pittman — 2 in 18.64 s
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Lastly, Lucy Underdown has steadily improved over recent years, emerging as a versatile athlete and the world’s top deadlifter. Furthermore, she has participated in 11 International and National events, securing three gold medals. Lastly, winning her last two competitions suggests a promising streak for Lucy.
Overview
The 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman competition took place in York, England on June 22nd. Moreover, Twelve elite female athletes competed in five challenging events. Also, Lucy Underdown emerged as the standout performer, winning three events and finishing second and third in others. Furthermore, her total of 56.5 points secured her the title of 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman, highlighting her strength and skill across the competition.
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