The 2024 Strongest Man in Netherlands (Sterkste Man van Nederland) took place on July 7 in Deventer. Furthermore, the event saw the top 12 Dutch strongmen competing in six grueling events. Moreover, at the end of the day, Kevin Hazeleger emerged as the champion with the highest point total.
Additionally, this competition has a rich history spanning nearly five decades, with many remarkable athletes having competed over the years. Moreover, Kevin Hazeleger is the latest to join this storied list.
Furthermore, Hazeleger secured his win by dominating four events and earning second place in two others. Also, his performance was enough to surpass the previous four-time champion, Kelvin de Ruiter, despite de Ruiter’s valiant efforts to retain his title.
2024 Strongest Man in Netherlands Official Results
- Kevin Hazeleger — 69.5 points
- Kelvin de Ruiter — 64.5 points
- Max Gelder — 50 points
- Quincy Abbink — 46.5 points
- Sander van Zutphen — 43 points
- Angelo van der Pas — 39 points
- Wim van de Groep — 37.5 points
- Ruben van Kreij — 34.5 points
- Frank de Heus — 34.5 points
- Martijn de Weerd — 22.5 points
- Bart Marcelissen — 11.5 points
- George Sulaiman — 1 point
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Event Recap & Highlights
Event 1 — Truck Pull
The first event of the 2024 Strongest Man in Netherlands was the Truck Pull. Furthermore, athletes had to pull a 16,000-kg (35,274-lb) vehicle for 25 meters within a 60-second time limit.
Moreover, Kelvin de Ruiter set the bar high, winning the event with a time of 23.98 seconds. Also, his performance underscored his determination to defend his title.
Additionally, Kevin Hazeleger also showed strong form, finishing just 1.33 seconds behind de Ruiter. Also, this close result was crucial for Hazeleger, as he aimed to excel in the upcoming events and stay competitive throughout the competition.
- Kelvin de Ruiter — 23.98s
- Kevin Hazeleger — 25.31s
- Max Gelder — 25.87s
- Sander van Zutphen — 26.77s
- Quincy Abbink — 27.41s
- Angelo van der Pas — 27.49s
- Frank de Heus — 27.71s
- Wim van de Groep — 27.76s
- Bart Marcelissen — 28.7s
- Ruben van Kreij — 29.91s
- Martijn de Weerd — 31s
- George Sulaiman — 33.28s
Event 2 — Log Press
The second event tested upper body strength with the Log Press. Moreover, athletes had three attempts to lift their one rep max, with a 60-second time cap for each attempt.
Furthermore, Angelo van der Pas initially failed a 175-kilogram (385.8-pound) lift but succeeded on his second try. Also, this performance earned him maximum points. Van der Pas also attempted 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) on his final lift but did not succeed.
Additionally, Kevin Hazeleger outperformed Kelvin de Ruiter, lifting 170 kilograms (374.8 pounds). Moreover, this was 10 kilograms (22 pounds) more than de Ruiter, highlighting Hazeleger’s edge in this event.
- Angelo van der Pas — 175
- Kevin Hazeleger — 170
- Kelvin de Ruiter — 160
- Sander van Zutphen — 160
- Max Gelder — 150
- Frank de Heus — 150
- Quincy Abbink — 140
- Bart Marcelissen — 140
- Martijn de Weerd — 140
- Ruben van Kreij — 140
- Wim van de Groep — 130
- George Sulaiman — No lift
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Event 3 — Carry & Sled Drag Medley
The third event featured a multi-part challenge. However, athletes first carried and loaded three implements—75 kg, 100 kg, and 140 kg—each for 10 meters. Furthermore, they then dragged a 315-kg sled for an additional 20 meters. The fastest time won.
In addition, Kevin Hazeleger and Kelvin de Ruiter were neck and neck in this event. However, Hazeleger narrowly edged out de Ruiter by 1.5 seconds. Also, his winning time of 39.34 seconds earned him his first event victory and marked the beginning of his winning streak.
- Kevin Hazeleger — 4 in 39.34s
- Kelvin de Ruiter — 4 in 40.9s
- Martijn de Weerd — 4 in 44.04s
- Quincy Abbink — 4 in 45.23s
- Wim van de Groep — 4 in 46.41s
- Ruben van Kreij — 4 in 47.49s
- Max Gelder — 4 in 48.56s
- Frank de Heus — 4 in 51.03s
- Sander van Zutphen — 4 in 52.06s
- Angelo van der Pas — 4 in 59.08s
- Bart Marcelissen — 1 implement (10 meters)
- George Sulaiman — Withdrew
Event 4 — Husafell Carry
The fourth event, the Husafell Carry, tested the athletes’ endurance. Moreover, they had to carry a 180-kg stone as far as possible. This grueling challenge pushed them to their limits.
Furthermore, Kevin Hazeleger topped the leaderboards for the second consecutive event. Also, he carried the stone 47.2 meters before dropping it, securing first place. Moreover, Kelvin de Ruiter came in second with a distance of 45.43 meters. Lastly, Max Gelder finished third, being the only other competitor to surpass 40 meters.
- Kevin Hazeleger — 47.2m
- Kelvin de Ruiter — 45.43m
- Max Gelder — 43.65m
- Wim van de Groep — 35.6m
- Ruben van Kreij — 29.47m
- Sander van Zutphen — 25.55m
- Quincy Abbink — 23.72m
- Frank de Heus — 20.95m
- Angelo van der Pas — 20m
- Martijn de Weerd — 6.42m
- Bart Marcelissen — Withdrew
Event 5 — Car Deadlift
The Car Deadlift for Reps was the penultimate event at the 2024 Strongest Man in Netherlands. Moreover, athletes had to lift a 330-kg car as many times as they could.
Furthermore, Kevin Hazeleger and Kelvin de Ruiter were neck and neck once again. However, both managed 5 repetitions, tying for first place. They shared the top points, continuing their fierce competition.
- Kevin Hazeleger — 5 reps
- Kelvin de Ruiter — 5 reps
- Ruben van Kreij — 4 reps
- Sander van Zutphen — 3 reps
- Quincy Abbink — 3 reps
- Angelo van der Pas — 3 reps
- Max Gelder — 2 reps
- Wim van de Groep — 2 reps
- Frank de Heus — 1 reps
- Martijn de Weerd — No Lift
Event 6 — Atlas Stones
The final event of the 2024 Strongest Man in Netherlands was the Atlas Stones. Moreover, competitors had to load five stones, weighing from 120 kg to 200 kg, as quickly as possible.
Additionally, Kevin Hazeleger clinched his fourth consecutive event win by loading four stones in 25.65 seconds. Furthermore, this impressive performance secured his title as the 2024 Strongest Man in Netherlands.
Lastly, Max Gelder finished second, loading four stones in 32.46 seconds, while Quincy Abbink took third with a time of 34.27 seconds for the same number of stones.
- Kevin Hazeleger — 4 in 25.65s
- Max Gelder — 4 in 32.46
- Quincy Abbink — 4 in 34.27s
- Kelvin de Ruiter — 4 in 34.52s
- Wim van de Groep — 4 in 57.9s
- Frank de Heus — 3 in 72.93s
- Sander van Zutphen — 2 in 15.43s
- Angelo van der Pas — 2 in 15.46s
- Martijn de Weerd — 2 in 16.93s
- Ruben van Kreij — 2 in 37.2s
Kevin Hazeleger Reflects on His Title Victory:
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Kevin Hazeleger’s reaction to winning the title was one of sheer joy and accomplishment. Moreover, he has only been competing at a high level in Strongman for the past three years. Furthermore, his progress during this period has been remarkable. Also, Hazeleger has participated in 12 international competitions and secured a victory at the 2023 Strongman Champions League in Poland. Notably, this recent triumph at the Strongest Man in Netherlands is his fourth attempt at the event and his first win. Lastly, his performance underscores that he is currently at the height of his strength, with promising potential for the future.
Overview
The 2024 Strongest Man in Netherlands, held on July 7 in Deventer, showcased the top 12 Dutch strongmen competing in six demanding events. Furthermore, Kevin Hazeleger emerged victorious with 69.5 points, ending Kelvin de Ruiter’s four-year reign as champion. Moreover, Hazeleger excelled across four events and secured two second-place finishes, proving his dominance. Lastly, the competition’s long history has seen many notable athletes, and Hazeleger is now part of this prestigious lineage.
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