2025 🇮🇪 Irish Strength Cup Results

The 2025 Irish Strength Cup (ISC) took place in Claregalway, Ireland, on July 19, 2025. Eleven athletes from six countries gathered for a grueling test of strength across six challenging events. The competition tested raw power, endurance, and technique.

Furthermore, the field featured a mix of experienced competitors and local talents. Athletes like Ruairí O’Hagan and Liam Sheils represented Ireland, while British strongmen Alex Feri and Tom Place brought serious firepower. Poland’s Dawid Pakulski and France’s Timothée Lechner added international flair.

Finally, the contest unfolded in front of a passionate crowd under changeable weather. The tension built as the athletes exchanged leads. By the end, Alex Feri topped the leaderboard by a mere one-point margin over Tom Place.

2025 🇮🇪 Irish Strength Cup Results

Final Standings

Place	Athlete	Country	Points	Medal
🥇 1st	Alex Feri	🇬🇧 UK	58	🥇 Gold
🥈 2nd	Tom Place	🇬🇧 UK	57	🥈 Silver
🥉 3rd	Dawid Pakulski	🇵🇱 Poland	55	🥉 Bronze
4th	Ruairí O’Hagan	🇮🇪 Ireland	54.5
5th	Jamie Kleiman	🏴 Scotland	37.5
6th	Luke Sperduti	🏴 Wales	36
7th	Liam Sheils	🇮🇪 Ireland	28.5
8th	Timothée Lechner	🇫🇷 France	19.5
9th	Jamie McNamara	🇮🇪 Ireland	10	❌ Withdrew
10th	Dean Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	8	❌ Withdrew
11th	Dillon Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	7	❌ Withdrew

The final standings reflected an intense and tight competition. Alex Feri edged Tom Place by only one point, highlighting their intense rivalry. Both athletes pushed themselves in every event.

Moreover, Dawid Pakulski claimed third place with solid consistency. His performances kept him firmly on the podium throughout the day. He challenged both British and Irish athletes at every stage.

Lastly, Ruairí O’Hagan was Ireland’s top finisher. Despite battling injuries late in the contest, he maintained a strong showing. His effort won enthusiastic support from the home crowd.

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Log Lift

Athletes attempted maximum reps with either 120 or 150 kilograms. Notably, a single rep with the heavier 150 kg log outranked any number of reps with the lighter 120 kg log.

Place	Athlete	Country	Weight Chosen	Reps	Notes
1st	Alex Feri	🇬🇧 UK	150 kg	6	🥇 Highest performance
2nd	Tom Place	🇬🇧 UK	150 kg	5	🥈
=3rd	Dawid Pakulski	🇵🇱 Poland	150 kg	4	🥉 Tied for 3rd
=3rd	Ruairí O’Hagan	🇮🇪 Ireland	150 kg	4	Tied for 3rd
=3rd	Jamie Kleiman	🏴 Scotland	150 kg	4	Tied for 3rd
6th	Luke Sperduti	🏴 Wales	150 kg	3
7th	Liam Sheils	🇮🇪 Ireland	120 kg	2	Lower weight selected
8th	Timothée Lechner	🇫🇷 France	120 kg	0
9th	Jamie McNamara	🇮🇪 Ireland	150 kg	0	Injured after attempt
10th	Dean Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	150 kg	0	No lift
11th	Dillon Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	120 kg	0	No lift

Initially, the Log Lift showcased pure pressing strength. Alex Feri dominated, pressing the 150-kg log six times. Tom Place followed with a strong five reps.

Subsequently, three athletes tied for third place, each completing four reps at 150 kg. This included Dawid Pakulski, Ruairí O’Hagan, and Jamie Kleiman. Their efforts set an early tone for the contest.

Finally, several athletes struggled or were unable to complete reps due to injury or fatigue. This event began to separate the contenders from the rest.

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Sandbag Toss

Each athlete had 45 seconds to toss five sandbags weighing 22 to 30 kilograms as quickly as possible.

Place	Athlete	Country	Reps	Time	Notes
1st	Dawid Pakulski	🇵🇱 Poland	5	15.57 s	🥇 Fastest time
2nd	Alex Feri	🇬🇧 UK	5	17.32 s	🥈
3rd	Tom Place	🇬🇧 UK	5	17.63 s	🥉
4th	Ruairí O’Hagan	🇮🇪 Ireland	5	19.01 s
5th	Luke Sperduti	🏴 Wales	5	30.09 s
6th	Dean Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	5	35.59 s
7th	Jamie McNamara	🇮🇪 Ireland	4	14.98 s
8th	Jamie Kleiman	🏴 Scotland	4	31.73 s
9th	Timothée Lechner	🇫🇷 France	3	12.67 s
10th	Liam Sheils	🇮🇪 Ireland	2	8.24 s
11th	Dillon Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	2	13.85 s

The Sandbag Toss tested speed and accuracy. Dawid Pakulski completed all five tosses in the fastest time, 15.57 seconds. Alex Feri and Tom Place both managed all five tosses, closely behind.

Moreover, Ruairí O’Hagan showed strong performance with a full five tosses as well. Several others managed fewer reps or slower times. The event increased pressure on the athletes as fatigue set in.

Finally, the toss placed emphasis on explosive power and coordination. It further separated the top competitors and influenced the overall standings.

Max Deadlift

Athletes performed their max Silver Dollar Deadlift — an 18-inch partial pull — to show raw pulling strength.

Place	Athlete	Country	Weight Lifted	Notes
1st	Ruairí O’Hagan	🇮🇪 Ireland	450 kg	🥇 Heaviest deadlift
2nd	Tom Place	🇬🇧 UK	425 kg	🥈
3rd	Alex Feri	🇬🇧 UK	400 kg	🥉
=4th	Dawid Pakulski	🇵🇱 Poland	375 kg
=4th	Jamie Kleiman	🏴 Scotland	375 kg
6th	Luke Sperduti	🏴 Wales	350 kg
7th	Timothée Lechner	🇫🇷 France	350 kg
8th	Jamie McNamara	🇮🇪 Ireland	350 kg
9th	Liam Sheils	🇮🇪 Ireland	325 kg
10th	Dean Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	325 kg
11th	Dillon Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	325 kg

The Max Deadlift demanded tremendous power. Ruairí O’Hagan claimed the event win by lifting 450 kilograms. Tom Place came close behind with 425 kilograms.

Then, Alex Feri took third with a solid 400-kg lift. Several athletes shared fourth place at 375 kilograms. This event significantly affected the leaderboard.

Finally, the Silver Dollar Deadlift demonstrated the raw pulling strength of the field. It also foreshadowed the endurance needed for the final events.

Front Hold

Each athlete held a 25-kilogram hammer for as long as possible to test static endurance.

Place	Athlete	Country	Time (seconds)	Notes
1st	Tom Place	🇬🇧 UK	71.87	🥇 Longest hold
2nd	Ruairí O’Hagan	🇮🇪 Ireland	65.07	🥈
3rd	Alex Feri	🇬🇧 UK	61.45	🥉
4th	Liam Sheils	🇮🇪 Ireland	52.63
5th	Dawid Pakulski	🇵🇱 Poland	51.94
6th	Jamie Kleiman	🏴 Scotland	47.38
7th	Dillon Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	42.26
8th	Luke Sperduti	🏴 Wales	42.01
9th	Timothée Lechner	🇫🇷 France	32.63

The Front Hold pushed athletes’ static endurance to the limit. Tom Place held the 25-kg hammer the longest, nearly 72 seconds. Ruairí O’Hagan and Alex Feri rounded out the podium.

Furthermore, the event tested mental toughness and muscle stamina. Many athletes showed signs of fatigue but battled through. The hold times varied widely across the field.

Finally, this event shaped the final leaderboard by rewarding steady endurance. The athletes prepared mentally for the closing challenges.

Claregalway Stone Lift

Athletes lifted the famous Claregalway stone, a traditional test of strength and technique.

Place	Athlete	Country	Notes
1st	Dawid Pakulski	🇵🇱 Poland	🥇 Strong lift
2nd	Ruairí O’Hagan	🇮🇪 Ireland	🥈
3rd	Tom Place	🇬🇧 UK	🥉
4th	Alex Feri	🇬🇧 UK
5th	Liam Sheils	🇮🇪 Ireland
6th	Luke Sperduti	🏴 Wales
7th	Jamie Kleiman	🏴 Scotland
8th	Timothée Lechner	🇫🇷 France
–	Jamie McNamara	🇮🇪 Ireland	❌ Withdrew
–	Dean Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	❌ Withdrew
–	Dillon Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	❌ Withdrew

The Claregalway Stone Lift brought tradition into the modern contest. Dawid Pakulski impressed by claiming top honors.

Moreover, Ruairí O’Hagan and Tom Place delivered solid lifts to complete the podium. The stone’s unique challenge tested lifting technique in a real-world scenario.

Finally, some athletes had to withdraw, but the event remained a highlight. The crowd cheered on every attempt.

Loading Race

In the final event, athletes raced to load three heavy implements (120, 130, 140 kg) as quickly as possible.

Place	Athlete	Country	Loads Completed	Time	Notes
1st	Alex Feri	🇬🇧 UK	3	28.31 s	🥇 Fastest time
2nd	Dawid Pakulski	🇵🇱 Poland	3	31.32 s	🥈
3rd	Jamie Kleiman	🏴 Scotland	3	34.63 s	🥉
4th	Tom Place	🇬🇧 UK	3	35.10 s
5th	Ruairí O’Hagan	🇮🇪 Ireland	3	36.01 s
6th	Luke Sperduti	🏴 Wales	3	41.63 s
7th	Liam Sheils	🇮🇪 Ireland	2	30.98 s	Tied 7th place
7th	Timothée Lechner	🇫🇷 France	2	30.98 s	Tied 7th place
–	Jamie McNamara	🇮🇪 Ireland	–	Withdrew
–	Dean Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	–	Withdrew
–	Dillon Doyle	🇮🇪 Ireland	–	Withdrew

To conclude, the Loading Race tested explosive power and speed under fatigue. Alex Feri finished fastest, sealing his overall victory.

Next, Dawid Pakulski and Jamie Kleiman also completed all loads, putting on a strong finish. The race added a dramatic climax to the competition.

Finally, some athletes had to withdraw from this last event, underscoring the brutal toll of the contest. The crowd applauded the valiant efforts of all competitors.

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Overview

The 2025 Irish Strength Cup in Claregalway showcased an intense battle among 11 elite athletes from six countries across six demanding events. Moreover, with tests ranging from heavy Log Lifts to explosive Loading Races, competitors pushed their limits in strength, endurance, and speed. Consequently, Alex Feri narrowly edged out fellow Brit Tom Place by a single point to claim the overall title, while Poland’s Dawid Pakulski secured a strong third place. Meanwhile, Ireland’s Ruairí O’Hagan stood out as the top home competitor, delivering impressive performances despite battling injuries. Ultimately, the contest highlighted a thrilling mix of raw power and resilience, keeping fans on the edge until the final event.

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