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The Yoke Escalator was the second-to-last event at the 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational. Moreover, as expected, strongmen watched the strongwomen compete moments before stepping onto the field. Clearly, the event was about speed. Thus,those who could maintain both power and pace would have the advantage.

In addition, entering this event, Mitchell Hooper, the defending champion, led the overall standings. Furthermore, his performance in the first four events had been consistent. However, Hafthor Björnsson and Tom Stoltman were both close behind. With their determination, they aimed to close the gap and take the title for themselves.

Furthermore, for the Yoke Escalator, athletes first faced a 900-pound yoke walk. Following that, they moved onto three power stairs, each heavier than the last. Moreover, Hooper’s dominance on the yoke proved unmatched. Consequently, he secured the event win, making it nearly impossible for his competitors to catch him in the overall standings.

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2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational Yoke Escalator Official Results

Mitchell Hooper — 35.35
Evan Singleton — 36.98
Thomas Evans — 41.22
Hafthor Björnsson — 41.32
Tom Stoltman — 41.79
Mathew Ragg — 45.79
Bobby Thompson — 49.39
Luke Stoltman — 54.93
Tristain Hoath — 1:02.31
Pavlo Kordiyaka — CAP + 1

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2024 Rogue Invitational Yoke Escalator Recap

The event was divided into two heats of five athletes each, based on overall standings. Thus, Ragg, Thompson, Hoath, Evans, and Kordiyaka competed in heat one.

Additionally, from the start, Evans surged ahead, completing the yoke with impressive speed and holding onto the lead. Furthermore, he finished the heat in just over 41 seconds. Meanwhile, Kordiyaka was the only athlete unable to complete the course within the time cap.

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In addition, in heat two, Hooper, Björnsson, Tom Stoltman, Singleton, and Luke Stoltman faced off. Furthermore, Hooper dominated the yoke, maintaining his pace throughout and securing his first event win of the competition. Lastly, with this victory, Hooper nearly secured his title defense, needing only one more event to claim the championship.

2024 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman Competition Schedule (All Times EST)

Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

9:45 a.m. — Event 2: Grip and Press (Strongwoman)
9:45 a.m. — Event 2: Grip and Press (Strongman)
12:25 p.m. — Event 3: Inver Stones (Strongwoman)
1:15 p.m. — Event 3: Inver Stones (Strongman)

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

7:30 a.m. — Event 4: Power Drive (Strongwoman)
8:00 a.m. — Event 4: Power Drive (Strongman)
10:15 a.m. — Event 5: Yoke Escalator (Strongwoman)
10:30 a.m. — Event 5: Yoke Escalator (Strongman)
1:45 p.m. — Event 6: Circus Medley (Strongwoman)
2:10 p.m. — Event 6: Circus Medley (Strongman)

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Overview

The Yoke Escalator at the 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational tested speed and power. Furthermore, entering the event, defending champion Mitchell Hooper led the overall standings, but Hafthor Björnsson and Tom Stoltman were closing in. Moreover, as expected, the athletes first tackled a 900-pound yoke walk before facing three progressively heavier power stairs. However, Hooper’s performance on the yoke was unmatched, allowing him to maintain his lead and claim the event win. Lastly, this victory all but secured his title defense, leaving him with only one event remaining to solidify his championship.

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