The 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic was held on July 13 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Furthermore, it featured 12 of the world’s strongest men, each invited for their impressive feats of strength. Moreover, they competed in five demanding events.
Additionally, Mitchell Hooper made a comeback after a disappointing World’s Strongest Man performance. Also, he returned with renewed energy and dominated three of the five events. By the final round, Hooper had built a 12-point lead.
In the last event, the Castle Stones, Hooper needed only one point to win. Moreover, he managed to lift just one stone, finishing last in this event. However, his strong performance in earlier rounds ensured his overall victory.
However, despite his underwhelming finish in the final event, Hooper’s earlier success was enough. Moreover, he secured the title with a narrow margin, just two points ahead of Tom Stoltman.
Lastly, Evan Singleton, last year’s champion, withdrew after the second event. Also, his absence shifted the competition, leaving the path open for a new winner.
2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic Official Results
Final Standings
- Mitchell Hooper — 49 points
- Tom Stoltman — 47 points
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 38.5 points
- Mathew Ragg — 37 points
- Tristain Hoath — 36.5 points
- Oleksii Novikov — 35 points
- Andrew Flynn — 34 points
- Kane Francis — 32 points
- Pa O’Dwyer — 28 points
- Eddie Williams — 24 points
- Gavin Bilton — 15 points
- Evan Singleton — 9 points (Withdrew)
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Event Recap & Highlights
Event 1 — Max Axle Press
The 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic kicked off with the Max Axle Press. Moreover, athletes aimed to clean and press the heaviest weight possible using an axle barbell. Also, each competitor took turns to establish their one-rep max, with some eyeing a World Record.
Furthermore, Mitchell Hooper dominated this event, setting a new World Record with a lift of 218 kilograms (480.6 pounds). Also, his performance outstripped the rest of the field, as all other competitors managed lifts below 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds).
However, Tom Stoltman and Pavlo Kordiyaka finished in a tie for second place, each pressing 195 kilograms (429.9 pounds). Moreover, Stoltman, who might have been capable of lifting more, was hindered by insufficient rest time.
Lastly, Hooper’s achievement not only secured him the win but highlighted his superior strength in this event. However, the disparity between his performance and that of the others was significant.
- Mitchell Hooper — 218 kilograms
- Tom Stoltman — 195 kilograms
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 195 kilograms
- Evan Singleton — 185 kilograms
- Mathew Ragg — 170 kilograms
- Tristain Hoath — 170 kilograms
- Andrew Flynn — 170 kilograms
- Kane Francis — 170 kilograms
- Oleksii Novikov — 170 kilograms
- Pa O’Dwyer — 170 kilograms
- Gavin Bilton — 170 kilograms
- Eddie Williams — No Lift
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Event 2— Axle Deadlift
The second event of the 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic was the Axle Deadlift. Moreover, athletes had to perform as many repetitions as possible with a stiff axle barbell weighing 360 kilograms (793.7 pounds).
Furthermore, Mitchell Hooper continued his dominance, completing eight reps to win the event. Also, his performance on the Axle Deadlift underscored his exceptional strength.
Moreover, Mathew Ragg, known for his prowess in deadlifting, took second place. Furthermore, Ragg managed seven repetitions, finishing just behind Hooper. Also, his strong showing reflected his skill in this challenging event.
Additionally, Tom Stoltman also impressed with six reps, earning third place. Also, his improving deadlift performance highlights his rise among the elite Strongmen.
Lastly, Evan Singleton, expected to excel, suffered a hamstring injury and could not complete any repetitions. However, he withdrew from the competition, diminishing the field’s competitive edge.
- Mitchell Hooper — 8 reps
- Mathew Ragg — 7 reps
- Tom Stoltman — 6 reps
- Tristain Hoath — 5 reps
- Andrew Flynn — 4 reps
- Kane Francis — 4 reps
- Oleksii Novikov — 4 reps
- Pa O’Dwyer — 4 reps
- Eddie Williams — 4 reps
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 2 reps
- Gavin Bilton — 1 rep
- Evan Singleton — Withdrew
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Event 3 — Conan’s Wheel
The third event of the 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic was Conan’s Wheel. Moreover, this grueling test required athletes to carry a 200-kilogram (440.9-pound) metal beam, rotating it around a central point. Furthermore, the goal was to cover the most degrees possible.
In addition, Pavlo Kordiyaka redeemed himself from a weak performance in the deadlift. However, On Conan’s Whee he spun the beam for 1,035 degrees, far surpassing his competitors. Also, his result was particularly impressive given he was among the first to compete and lacked insight into the optimal strategy.
Furthermore, Mitchell Hooper maintained his lead in the overall standings, finishing second in this event. Moreover, he completed 836 degrees, extending his margin over Tom Stoltman. Stoltman managed 826 degrees, securing third place.
Lastly, the performance highlights were defined by Kordiyaka’s remarkable endurance and Hooper’s consistency. However, Stoltman’s close finish underscored the competitive nature of the event.
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 1,035 °
- Mitchell Hooper — 836 °
- Tom Stoltman — 826 °
- Tristain Hoath — 826 °
- Mathew Ragg — 798 °
- Andrew Flynn — 783 °
- Pa O’Dwyer — 776 °
- Oleksii Novikov — 641 °
- Kane Francis — 559 °
- Gavin Bilton — 374 °
- Eddie Williams — 373 °
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Event 4 — Wrecking Ball Hold
The fourth event of the 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic tested grip strength with the Wrecking Ball Hold. Furthermore, athletes had to grip a massive 275-kilogram (606.3-pound) Wrecking Ball from atop a platform and hold it for as long as possible.
Additionally, Mitchell Hooper resumed his dominance, winning the event with a hold of 118 seconds. However, he narrowly missed the 2-minute mark but extended his overall lead to 12 points, effectively sealing his victory with this performance.
Furthermore, Oleksii Novikov, the 2020 World’s Strongest Man, took second place with a time of 104 seconds. Moreover, it was a notable achievement for Novikov, who has been struggling with injuries.
Lastly, Eddie Williams secured third place, holding the Wrecking Ball for 101 seconds. Ultimately, this was his best showing of the competition, rounding out the top three.
- Mitchell Hooper — 118.72 s
- Oleksii Novikov — 104.14 s
- Eddie Williams — 101.48 s
- Andrew Flynn — 88.71 s
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 85.77 s
- Pa O’Dwyer — 85.50 s
- Kane Francis — 74.66 s
- Tom Stoltman — 74.56 s
- Tristain Hoath — 67.00 s
- Mathew Ragg — 67.50 s
- Gavin Bilton — 37.00 s
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Event 5 — Castle Stones
The final event of the 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic was the Castle Stones. Athletes had to lift and load a series of massive boulders, ranging from 120 kilograms (264.5 pounds) to 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds), as quickly as possible.
Tom Stoltman, the renowned “King of Stones,” dominated the event. He completed all five stones in just 20.81 seconds, securing his victory in the final event and finishing second overall.
Kane Francis took second place in the Castle Stones, finishing the course in 25.06 seconds. Mathew Ragg followed closely, completing the stones just two seconds after Francis.
Mitchell Hooper, having already secured the overall win, lifted only one stone. He chose not to risk injury, as he only needed a single point to clinch the title.
- Tom Stoltman — 5 in 20.81 s
- Kane Francis — 5 in 25.06 s
- Mathew Ragg — 5 in 27.72 s
- Tristain Hoath — 5 in 36.24 s
- Oleksii Novikov — 5 in 36.56 s
- Andrew Flynn — 5 in 49.43 s
- Eddie Williams — 4 in 20.88 s
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 4 in 29.43 s
- Pa O’Dwyer — 4 in 48.28 s
- Gavin Bilton — 3 in 19.84 s
- Mitchell Hooper — 1 in 5.54
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This marked Mitchell Hooper’s 18th international Strongman appearance and his ninth victory, bringing his win rate to 50%. Moreover, his impressive resume includes titles from the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, the 2023 and 2024 Arnold Strongman Classics, and the 2023 Rogue Invitational. However, at the 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic, Hooper added another title to his collection and set a notable World Record.
Overview
The 2024 Giants Live Strongman Classic, held on July 13 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, featured 12 top competitors. Furthermore, Mitchell Hooper, rebounding from a previous setback, dominated the event with wins in three of the five challenges. However, despite finishing last in the final Castle Stones event, Hooper’s strong performances earlier secured his victory. Moreover, Tom Stoltman excelled in the Castle Stones, taking second overall. Lastly, Evan Singleton, last year’s champion, withdrew after the second event.
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