2024 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic Official Results

The 2024 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic took place in Iceland from Nov. 22-24, 2024. Furthermore, this prestigious event showcased some of the world’s strongest athletes, all vying for the title. Notably, Poland’s Mateusz Kieliszkowski delivered an exceptional performance, earning 111.5 out of 135 possible points. Importantly, this victory marked his first elite international win since the 2019 World’s Ultimate Strongman contest in Dubai.

Meanwhile, Tristain Hoath of Canada pushed hard to challenge Kieliszkowski. In the end, he secured second place with an impressive 107 points. However, his efforts fell just short of overtaking the Polish strongman. At the same time, a fierce battle unfolded for third place. Ultimately, Andrew Burton of the United States edged out Canada’s Wesley Derwinsky by a razor-thin margin of half a point.

Throughout the competition, athletes faced an intense test of strength and endurance. Furthermore, each of the nine events required a unique combination of power, technique, and grit. As the weekend unfolded, the contest highlighted the extraordinary capabilities of these elite competitors.

2024 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic Event Roster:

Rock Press
Hercules Hold
Húsafell Stone
Carry Medley
Sandbag Toss
Natural Stones
Vertical Lift
Silver Dollar Deadlift
Log Medley

2024 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic Official Results

Mateusz Kieliszkowski finished in first place with 111.5 points. Following closely, Tristain Hoath secured second with 107 points. Additionally, Andrew Burton claimed third place with 96.5 points. Meanwhile, Wes Derwinsky rounded out the top four with 96 points. In fifth, Tiano Faapoi earned 84 points. Furthermore, Audrius Jokūbaitis finished sixth with 82.5 points.

Moving down the list, Shane Flowers took seventh with 77 points. Evans Nana Aryee placed eighth with 63 points. Moreover, Aivars Šmaukstelis finished ninth with 57.5 points. Nikoloz Lekaidze took tenth with 56 points. Rongo Keene came in eleventh with 55 points. Similarly, Didzis Zariņš secured twelfth place with 54 points. Kristján Níelsson finished thirteenth with 46.5 points. Finally, Tyler Sigurdson and Pálmi Gudfinnsson took fourteenth and fifteenth, finishing with 43 and 32.5 points, respectively.

Mateusz Kieliszkowski (POL) — 111.5 points
Tristain Hoath (CAN) — 107 points
Andrew Burton (USA) — 96.5 points
Wesley Derwinsky (CAN) — 96 points
Tiano Faapoi (NZL) — 84 points
Audrius Jokūbaitis (LTU) — 82.5 points
Shane Flowers (GBR) — 77 points
Evans Nana Aryee (GHA) — 63 points
Aivars Šmaukstelis (LAT) — 57.5 points
Nikoloz Lekaidze (GEO) — 56 points
Rongo Keene (AUS) — 55 points
Didzis Zariņš (LAT) — 54 points
Kristján Níelsson (ISL) — 46.5 points
Tyler Sigurdson (CAN) — 43 points
Pálmi Gudfinnsson (ISL) — 32.5 points

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Event Results

1. Rock Press

To begin, the first event, the Rock Press, saw Kieliszkowski take the lead with a press of 151 kg. In second, Hoath, Burton, and Aryee all tied with 134 kg. Moreover, several competitors, such as Jokūbaitis, Keene, and Flowers, managed 100 kg. Other athletes, including Derwinsky, Faapoi, and Sigurdson, finished with that same weight.

In contrast, some struggled to reach even 100 kg. For instance, Zariņš and Aryee performed with 100 kg but fell short of completing the press. Consequently, the event clearly demonstrated the importance of strength in this opening challenge.

Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 151 kg
Tristain Hoath — 134 kg (T-second)
Andrew Burton — 134 kg (T-second)
Evans Nana Aryee — 134 kg (T-second)
Kristján Níelsson — 134 kg (T-second)
Audrius Jokūbaitis — 122 kg (T-sixth)
Rongo Keene — 122 kg (T-sixth)
Wesley Derwinsky — 100 kg (T-eighth)
Tiano Faapoi — 100 kg (T-eighth)
Shane Flowers — 100 kg (T-eighth)
Aivars Šmaukstelis — 100 kg (T-eighth)
Nikoloz Lekaidze — 100 kg (T-eighth)
Didzis Zariņš — 100 kg (T-eighth)
Tyler Sigurdson — 100 kg (T-eighth)
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 100 kg (T-eighth)

2. Hercules Hold

Andrew Burton showcased impressive endurance, completing the hold for 59.01 seconds. In comparison, Rongo Keene followed closely with a time of 46.47 seconds. Moreover, Mateusz Kieliszkowski demonstrated his strength, holding for 43.88 seconds. Tristain Hoath was not far behind, finishing at 44.11 seconds. Additionally, Nikoloz Lekaidze recorded 41.74 seconds, securing a strong position.

On the other hand, Shane Flowers and Tiano Faapoi rounded out the top performers with times of 39.87 and 38.12 seconds, respectively. Meanwhile, Audrius Jokūbaitis held for 35.91 seconds. Furthermore, Pálmi Gudfinnsson managed 34.43 seconds. Wesley Derwinsky completed the hold for 33.81 seconds, while Kristján Níelsson achieved 29.9 seconds. Finally, Evans Nana Aryee, Aivars Šmaukstelis, Didzis Zariņš, and Tyler Sigurdson had times of 28.63, 26.38, 25.2, and 24.29 seconds, respectively.

Andrew Burton — 59.01 seconds
Rongo Keene — 46.47 seconds
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 43.88 seconds
Tristain Hoath — 44.11 seconds
Nikoloz Lekaidze — 41.74 seconds
Shane Flowers — 39.87 seconds
Tiano Faapoi — 38.12 seconds
Audrius Jokūbaitis — 35.91 seconds
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 34.43 seconds
Wesley Derwinsky — 33.81 seconds
Kristján Níelsson — 29.9 seconds
Evans Nana Aryee — 28.63 seconds
Aivars Šmaukstelis — 26.38 seconds
Didzis Zariņš — 25.2 seconds
Tyler Sigurdson — 24.29 seconds

3. Húsafell Stone

The Húsafell Stone event saw Kieliszkowski lead the pack, carrying the stone 68 meters. However, Jokūbaitis and Níelsson were not far behind, reaching 65.8 and 59.7 meters, respectively. In addition, Hoath managed a solid 54.9 meters, placing him mid-range. Several athletes, including Faapoi and Flowers, carried the stone impressive distances as well, though not exceeding 60 meters.

On the other hand, the lower performers faced significant challenges. For example, Keene only carried the stone 26.9 meters. Furthermore, Zariņš and Aryee struggled to even reach 30 meters, finishing with just 25.2 and 28.63 meters. Overall, the event highlighted both physical strength and endurance.

(186 kg Húsafell Stone for distance)

Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 68 meters
Audrius Jokūbaitis — 65.8 meters
Kristján Níelsson — 59.7 meters
Tristain Hoath — 54.9 meters
Tiano Faapoi — 54.2 meters
Shane Flowers — 49.5 meters
Andrew Burton — 43.1 meters
Tyler Sigurdson — 41.2 meters
Wesley Derwinsky — 39.4 meters
Rongo Keene — 26.9 meters
Aivars Šmaukstelis — 15 meters
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 6.3 meters
Didzis Zariņš — 1.4 meters
Evans Nana Aryee — no lift
Nikoloz Lekaidze — no lift

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4. Carry Medley

For the Carry Medley, Derwinsky took the top spot with a time of 33.09 seconds. Not far behind, Burton finished with 33.36 seconds. In addition, Kieliszkowski placed third with a time of 34.04 seconds. Furthermore, Šmaukstelis secured fourth, completing the medley in 34.42 seconds. Other athletes, including Faapoi, Zariņš, and Sigurdson, also performed well, finishing in under 45 seconds.

However, some competitors faced greater challenges. Keene finished with a time of 41.89 seconds. Similarly, Lekaidze and Aryee struggled to post competitive times, both failing to break the one-minute mark. This event clearly showcased the importance of speed and strength in combination.

(75 seconds to yoke walk 380 kg for 20 meters and farmer’s carry 140 kg for 17 meters)

Wesley Derwinsky — 33.09 seconds
Andrew Burton — 33.36 seconds
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 34.04 seconds
Aivars Šmaukstelis — 34.42 seconds
Tristain Hoath — 35.95 seconds
Tiano Faapoi — 36.93 seconds
Didzis Zariņš — 36.99 seconds
Nikoloz Lekaidze — 37.1 seconds
Audrius Jokūbaitis — 38.94 seconds
Evans Nana Aryee — 41.15 seconds
Shane Flowers — 41.73 seconds
Rongo Keene — 41.89 seconds
Tyler Sigurdson — 52.44 seconds
Kristján Níelsson — 60.54 seconds
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 31.5 meters

5. Sandbag Toss

In the Sandbag Toss, Flowers set the pace by completing six tosses in 11.81 seconds. Likewise, Derwinsky managed all six tosses in 13.75 seconds. In addition, Faapoi and Kieliszkowski completed their six tosses in 15.63 and 16.16 seconds, respectively. Furthermore, several other athletes, including Burton and Hoath, finished under 20 seconds.

Conversely, the bottom performers struggled to complete the event. Sigurdson and Aryee both had difficulty tossing all six bags. Additionally, Šmaukstelis only managed four tosses. Similarly, Zariņš completed only three tosses, showcasing the challenge of the event.

(One minute to toss six sandbags (18 to 28 kg) over a 4.4-meter bar)

Shane Flowers — Six in 11.81 seconds
Wesley Derwinsky — Six in 13.75 seconds
Tristain Hoath — Six in 14.62 seconds
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — Six in 15.34 seconds
Tiano Faapoi — Six in 15.63 seconds
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — Six in 16.16 seconds
Andrew Burton — Six in 17.42 seconds
Tyler Sigurdson — Six in 30.13 seconds
Audrius Jokūbaitis — Five in 14.14 seconds
Rongo Keene — Five in 20.60 seconds
Didzis Zariņš — Five in 26.81 seconds
Nikoloz Lekaidze — Five in 37.53 seconds
Kristján Níelsson — Four in 14.38 seconds
Evans Nana Aryee — Four in 15.62 seconds
Aivars Šmaukstelis — Four in 19.38 seconds

6. Natural Stones

Initially, Kieliszkowski dominated the Natural Stones event, lifting five stones in 30.39 seconds. Following closely, Sigurdson completed five stones in 39.54 seconds. Moreover, Jokūbaitis finished third with five stones in 49.59 seconds. In addition, Faapoi and Derwinsky completed four stones, with times of 53.43 and 67.07 seconds, respectively.

Meanwhile, some competitors struggled with the event. Flowers finished with three stones in 70.57 seconds. Furthermore, Zariņš also lifted three stones, completing them in 39.83 seconds. However, Keene and Aryee completed only three stones, struggling significantly. Lastly, the event demonstrated the raw strength and technique required to complete the lifts.

Mateusz Kieliszkowski — Five in 30.39 seconds
Tyler Sigurdson — Four in 39.54 seconds
Audrius Jokūbaitis — Five in 49.59 seconds
Tiano Faapoi — Four in 53.43 seconds
Tristain Hoath — Four in 62.02 seconds
Wesley Derwinsky — Four in 67.07 seconds
Andrew Burton — Four in 73.15 seconds
Rongo Keene — Three in 37.93 seconds
Evans Nana Aryee — Three in 38.77 seconds
Didzis Zariņš — Three in 39.83 seconds
Nikoloz Lekaidze — Three in 45.18 seconds
Kristján Níelsson — Three in 49.38 seconds
Shane Flowers — Three in 70.57 seconds
Aivars Šmaukstelis — One in 8.47 seconds
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — One in 15.4 seconds

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7. Vertical Lift

For the Vertical Lift, Burton took the lead with six reps in 30.2 seconds. Moreover, Hoath followed closely with five reps in 20.68 seconds. Furthermore, Derwinsky also impressed, completing five reps in 31.99 seconds. Lastly, Kieliszkowski and Faapoi both finished with four reps, but their times were less competitive.

However, the lower finishes highlighted the difficulty of the event. Aryee and Lekaidze, for example, could only manage one or two reps. Consequently, the event emphasized the technical skill and power necessary for success in this challenge.

Andrew Burton — Six in 30.2 seconds
Tristain Hoath — Five in 20.68 seconds
Wesley Derwinsky — Five in 31.99 seconds
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — Four in 24.2 seconds
Tiano Faapoi — Four in 25.68 seconds
Audrius Jokūbaitis — Three in 24.8 seconds
Evans Nana Aryee — Two in 10.4 seconds
Nikoloz Lekaidze — Two in 12.2 seconds
Rongo Keene — Two in 12.8 seconds
Shane Flowers — Two in 18.4 seconds
Didzis Zariņš — One in 7.6 seconds
Aivars Šmaukstelis — One in 10.2 seconds
Kristján Níelsson — One in 13.6 seconds
Tyler Sigurdson — One in 14.3 seconds

8. Silver Dollar Deadlift

In the Silver Dollar Deadlift, most athletes completed the 380 kg barbell. Furthermore, Hoath, Derwinsky, Faapoi, Kieliszkowski, and Burton were among those who achieved successful lifts. Moreover, Flowers, Šmaukstelis, and several others joined the group of successful lifters. On the other hand, Keene and Sigurdson struggled to match the pace, finishing with lower scores.

However, despite the challenge, nearly all competitors pushed their limits. Also, each athlete focused on maintaining proper form while lifting the heavy weights. Ultimately, the event showcased the raw power needed to complete the deadlift under competition conditions.

(380 kg Deadlift)

Tristain Hoath — 380 kg (T-first)
Wesley Derwinsky — 380 kg (T-first)
Tiano Faapoi — 380 kg (T-first)
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 380 kg (T-first)
Andrew Burton — 380 kg (T-first)
Shane Flowers — 380 kg (T-first)
Nikoloz Lekaidze — 380 kg (T-first)
Aivars Šmaukstelis — 380 kg (T-first)
Rongo Keene — 380 kg (T-first)
Tyler Sigurdson — 380 kg (T-first)
Kristján Níelsson — 380 kg (T-first)
Evans Nana Aryee — 380 kg (T-first)
Didzis Zariņš — 380 kg (T-first)

9. Log Medley

For the Log Medley, Kieliszkowski finished first by pressing four logs in 29.56 seconds. Furthermore, Derwinsky followed closely with a time of 39.23 seconds. Additionally, Zariņš, Faapoi, and Flowers all completed the event in under 45 seconds. However, some athletes struggled to finish within the time limit, with Sigurdson and Burton failing to meet the standard.

Meanwhile, other athletes, such as Šmaukstelis and Gudfinnsson, were unable to complete all four logs. Gudfinnsson finished last in the event, only pressing two logs. Therefore, the Log Medley proved to be a true test of strength and speed.

(75 seconds to log press multiple logs up to 180 kg)

Mateusz Kieliszkowski — Four logs in 29.56 seconds
Wesley Derwinsky — Four logs in 39.23 seconds
Didzis Zariņš — Four logs in 39.47 seconds
Tiano Faapoi — Four logs in 43.26 seconds
Shane Flowers — Four logs in 45.02 seconds
Kristján Níelsson — Four logs in 46.24 seconds
Rongo Keene — Four logs in 51.64 seconds
Tyler Sigurdson — Three logs in 31.21 seconds
Andrew Burton — Three logs in 31.89 seconds
Audrius Jokūbaitis — Three logs in 34.89 seconds
Evans Nana Aryee — Three logs in 35.94 seconds
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — Two logs in 41.74 seconds
Aivars Šmaukstelis — Two logs in 44.85 seconds
Nikoloz Lekaidze — One log in 51.79 seconds

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Overview

The 2024 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic took place in Iceland from Nov. 22-24, featuring top strength athletes. Next, Mateusz Kieliszkowski claimed first place with 111.5 points, marking his first major win since 2019. Then, Tristain Hoath followed closely in second with 107 points, while Andrew Burton secured third with 96.5 points. Moreover, Burton edged out Wesley Derwinsky by half a point. Throughout the competition, athletes competed in nine events, including the Rock Press, Hercules Hold, and Carry Medley. In the end, the event highlighted incredible strength, endurance, and intense competition among the world’s top strongmen.

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