The 2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia, held on July 20th in Tallinn, marked the eighth stage of this year’s series. Furthermore, the event brought together 12 competitors who faced off in five challenging events. Moreover, among the notable athletes, Adam Roszkowski emerged as a standout.
Additionally, Roszkowski’s performance was impressive, consistently placing within the top three in four of the five events. Moreover, his skill and determination were evident as he secured two event wins. Furthermore, the competition was fierce, with Roszkowski narrowly edging out Kane Francis by 2.5 points.
To continue, the rivalry between Roszkowski and Francis was a highlight of the event. Also, their competition remained close throughout, culminating in a decisive final event. Notably, the tension and excitement built as the athletes pushed their limits.
In the end, Roszkowski’s consistent excellence and strategic victories secured his win. Lastly, the event showcased the high level of competition in the Strongman Champions League, with each athlete demonstrating remarkable strength and endurance.
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2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia Official Results
- Adam Roszkowski — 52.5 points
- Kane Francis — 50 points
- Péter Juhász — 45 points
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 40.5 points
- Evans Nana — 39.5 points
- Ervin Toots — 35 points
- Kevin Hazeleger — 29 points
- Heikki Pohjonen — 23.5 points
- Gunnar Gimbutas — 23.5 points
- Andrea Invernizzi — 21.5 points
- Ilya Khazov — 15 points
- Kelin Mills — 15 points
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Event Recap & Highlights
Event 1 — Arm Over Arm Boat Pull
The first event of the 2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia was an arm-over-arm boat pull, spanning 25 meters. Moreover, the boat weighed 10,000 kilograms (22,046 pounds), and competitors had 75 seconds to complete the task. Furthermore, the objective was to pull the boat across the finish line in the shortest time.
Additionally, Ervin Toots, competing on his home turf in Estonia, was the only athlete to complete the event in under 40 seconds, securing a decisive win. However, Toots’s performance highlighted his strength and determination, setting the tone for the competition.
The contest for second place was intensely close, with Péter Juhász and Adam Roszkowski posting nearly identical times. In the end, Juhász edged out Roszkowski by a mere 0.18 seconds, clinching second place.
- Ervin Toots — 39.78 seconds
- Péter Juhász — 40.17 seconds
- Adam Roszkowski — 40.35 seconds
- Kane Francis — 42.67 seconds
- Heikki Pohjonen — 43.15 seconds
- Gunnar Gimbutas — 43.61 seconds
- Kelin Mills — 44.7 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 45.47 seconds
- Andrea Invernizzi — 45.57 seconds
- Evans Nana — 46.35 seconds
- Ilya Khazov — 51.24 seconds
- Kevin Hazeleger — 54.48 seconds
Event 2 — Viking Press for Reps
The second event of the 2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia featured the Viking Press, a specialized overhead press with a load of 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds). Furthermore, competitors had 60 seconds to complete as many repetitions as possible, showcasing their upper body strength.
Additionally,Adam Roszkowski excelled in this event, completing 18 repetitions. Also, his performance highlighted his dominant upper body strength, with the only limiting factor being the time constraint.
Furthermore, Péter Juhász continued his strong showing, securing second place with 16 repetitions. Moreover, this consistency marked a promising start for Juhász, who had already finished second in the previous event. Lastly, Aivars Šmaukstelis completed 15 repetitions, rounding out the top three.
- Adam Roszkowski — 18 reps
- Péter Juhász — 16 reps
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 15 reps
- Kane Francis — 14 reps
- Andrea Invernizzi — 13 reps
- Kevin Hazeleger — 12 reps
- Evans Nana — 11 reps
- Ilya Khazov — 11 reps
- Ervin Toots — 10 reps
- Heikki Pohjonen — 10 reps
- Gunnar Gimbutas — 10 reps
- Kelin Mills — 10 reps
Event 3 — Medley: Wheelbarrow & Shield Carry
The third event at the 2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia featured a medley of two tests: the Wheelbarrow and Shield Carry. Moreover, competitors pushed a 500-kilogram (1,102.3-pound) Wheelbarrow for 20 meters. Then, they carried a 180-kilogram (396.8-pound) Shield for another 20 meters. The aim was to finish as quickly as possible.
Additionally, Evans Nana excelled in this event, finishing the course in just 27.73 seconds. Moreover, his speed earned him first place, showcasing his strength in moving events.
Furthermore, Kane Francis followed closely, completing the medley in 29.35 seconds. Lastly, the 2024 England’s Strongest Man demonstrated impressive skill and consistency.
In addition, Adam Roszkowski rounded out the top three with a time of 30.27 seconds. Moreover, his performance kept him competitive in the overall standings.
- Evans Nana — 27.73 seconds
- Kane Francis — 29.52 seconds
- Adam Roszkowski — 30.27 seconds
- Péter Juhász — 32.57 seconds
- Kevin Hazeleger — 33.62 seconds
- Ervin Toots — 35.04 seconds
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 36.15 seconds
- Gunnar Gimbutas — 61.60 seconds
- Heikki Pohjonen — 26.4 meters
- Andrea Invernizzi — 25.45 meters
- Kelin Mills — 20.7 meters
- Ilya Khazov — 4.5 meters
Event 4 — Conan’s Wheel
The fourth event of the 2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia was one of the toughest. Furthermore, athletes faced the grueling Conan’s Wheel, a test of both strength and endurance. Moreover, they gripped a heavy beam and carried it for the maximum distance possible. Notably, the implement weighed 350 kilograms (771.6 pounds) and was notoriously challenging.
Additionally, Ervin Toots, competing in his home country, excelled in this demanding event. Also, he topped the leaderboard with a distance of 50.5 meters. Moreover, his performance was impressive, with no other competitor surpassing 50 meters.
Furthermore, Kane Francis finished second, dropping the implement at 49.4 meters. However, his effort earned him valuable points and solidified his position. Lastly, Evans Nana took third place, managing a distance of 48.6 meters.
- Ervin Toots — 50.5 meters
- Kane Francis — 49.4 meters
- Evans Nana — 48.6 meters
- Adam Roszkowski — 45.9 meters
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 36.7 meters
- Kevin Hazeleger — 35.5 meters
- Péter Juhász — 32.2 meters
- Ilya Khazov — 18 meters
- Gunnar Gimbutas — 10.5 meters
- Andrea Invernizzi — 8.9 meters
- Heikki Pohjonen — 7.8 meters
- Kelin Mills — 6 meters
Event 5 — Power Stairs
The final event of the 2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia was the Power Stairs. Moreover, this demanding event has recently returned to the pro scene but remains relatively rare. Furthermore, athletes had to carry four heavy implements up a flight of stairs. Also, the weights ranged from 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) to 275 kilograms (606.3 pounds).
Additionally, Adam Roszkowski clinched the title with a standout performance. Moreover, he was one of only two competitors to carry the implements up all 16 stairs. However, this achievement secured his victory as the 2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia champion.
Furthermore, Aivars Šmaukstelis also completed 16 stairs in 90 seconds, sharing first place with Roszkowski in the final event. Lastly, Kane Francis finished in third place, being the fastest among the five athletes who managed 15 stairs.
- Adam Roszkowski — 16 stairs in 90s
- Aivars Šmaukstelis — 16 stairs in 90s
- Kane Francis — 15 stairs in 51.03s
- Evans Nana — 15 stairs in 67.32s
- Péter Juhász — 15 stairs in 75.08s
- Heikki Pohjonen — 15 stairs in 82.5s
- Kevin Hazeleger — 15 stairs in 86.7s
- Gunnar Gimbutas — 15 stairs in 88.8s
- Andrea Invernizzi — 13 stairs in 90s
- Kelin Mills — 13 stairs in 90s
- Ervin Toots — 12 stairs in 90s
- Ilya Khazov — 12 stairs in 90s
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At just 30 years old, Adam Roszkowski boasts 13 international appearances and four victories. Moreover, his win at the 2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia stands out as one of the most prestigious, underscoring his peak physical condition. Lastly, with such form, Roszkowski is poised to continue his successful streak in the coming months.
Overview
On July 20th in Tallinn, the 2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia saw 12 athletes compete in five events. Furthermore, Adam Roszkowski shone, securing two event wins and placing in the top three in four out of five events. However, he narrowly edged out Kane Francis by 2.5 points, with the final event proving crucial. Lastly, Roszkowski’s strong performance and strategic victories highlighted his peak physical form and the high level of competition.
Featured Image @2024 Strongman Champions League Estonia – Photo credit: @rosco_strong (Instagram)
