2025 August Moscow Sports Night Strongman Results

Moscow hosted its second Sports Night Strongman contest of 2025 on August 16, where seven athletes battled for dominance. The one-day show featured five traditional strength tests: the Max Axle Press, Front Hold, Max Deadlift, Overhead Medley, and Atlas Stones.

Next, Valentin Akimov emerged as the standout, demonstrating balanced strength and consistency across all events. At 36 years old, he combined pressing power, grip endurance, and stone lifting precision to separate himself from the rest of the field.

Then, his closest challenger, David Shamey, proved a formidable rival, pushing him hard in the pressing and medley events. Yet, despite impressive performances, Shamey ultimately fell short by 3.5 points.

Finally, Dmitry Logunov rounded out the podium with heavy pulling and a strong deadlift, but gaps in consistency across other events cost him ground. With this, Akimov claimed the Moscow Sports Night crown.

2025 August Moscow Sports Night Strongman Results

Athlete Roster & Final Standings

Rank	Athlete	Country	Points
🥇 1	Valentin Akimov	🇷🇺 Russia	31
🥈 2	David Shamey	🇷🇺 Russia	27.5
🥉 3	Dmitry Logunov	🇷🇺 Russia	21
4	Egor Makarov	🇷🇺 Russia	18.5
5	Yulian Kuznetsov	🇷🇺 Russia	18
6	Vladlen Valyaev	🇷🇺 Russia	14.5
7	Gela Lursmanashvili	🇬🇪 Georgia	7.5

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Max Axle Press

First, the contest opened with the brutal Max Axle Press, a test of shoulder power and stability. Athletes had to clean and press the axle overhead for maximum weight, with technique and lockout proving decisive.

Next, David Shamey dominated this event, locking out 185 kilograms and setting the pace. Dmitry Logunov followed closely at 180 kilograms, while Akimov managed 170 kilograms to stay in striking distance.

Finally, the rest of the field fought hard but lagged behind. Makarov and Kuznetsov tied at 150 kilograms, while Lursmanashvili and Valyaev lifted below 140 kilograms.

Rank	Athlete	Result
1	David Shamey	185 kg
2	Dmitry Logunov	180 kg
3	Valentin Akimov	170 kg
4	Egor Makarov	150 kg
4	Yulian Kuznetsov	150 kg
6	Gela Lursmanashvili	140 kg
7	Vladlen Valyaev	130 kg

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Front Hold

First, the front hold challenged raw shoulder endurance as athletes extended arms and held weight for time. Here, technique, breathing, and mental toughness mattered as much as strength.

Next, Akimov excelled, holding for an incredible 90 seconds, a clear mark of his static strength. Shamey came close at 83.68 seconds, while Makarov rounded out the top three with 78.22 seconds.

Finally, others struggled to keep up. Lursmanashvili, Kuznetsov, and Valyaev dropped under one minute, and Logunov finished last with only 37.47 seconds.

Rank	Athlete	Time
1	Valentin Akimov	90 sec
2	David Shamey	83.68 sec
3	Egor Makarov	78.22 sec
4	Vladlen Valyaev	49.5 sec
5	Gela Lursmanashvili	53.25 sec
6	Yulian Kuznetsov	46.03 sec
7	Dmitry Logunov	37.47 sec

Max Deadlift

First, the Max Deadlift brought massive weight to the stage, with athletes pushing their lower backs and legs to the limit. Each competitor aimed for their heaviest possible single lift.

Next, Dmitry Logunov put on a pulling clinic, hoisting 380 kilograms and cementing his place as the top deadlifter of the night. Akimov followed closely at 370 kilograms, maintaining consistency to protect his overall lead.

Finally, Shamey faltered here, lifting only 300 kilograms for a joint sixth place. Meanwhile, Makarov and Kuznetsov tied with 320 kilograms, and Valyaev matched them. Lursmanashvili also lifted 300 kilograms but fell short of higher rankings.

Rank	Athlete	Result
1	Dmitry Logunov	380 kg
2	Valentin Akimov	370 kg
3	Egor Makarov	340 kg
4	Yulian Kuznetsov	320 kg
4	Vladlen Valyaev	320 kg
6	David Shamey	300 kg
6	Gela Lursmanashvili	300 kg

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Overhead Medley

First, the Overhead Medley added speed and versatility to the test of pressing strength. Athletes had to lift four odd objects overhead: a stone, a block, a sack, and another heavy stone.

Next, Shamey powered through all four implements in just 31.61 seconds, earning the event victory. Akimov secured second place with a steady 47.05 seconds, while Logunov took third by completing three implements.

Finally, Kuznetsov, Valyaev, and Makarov each managed only one lift, while Lursmanashvili recorded no successful attempt. This event widened the gap between the top two and the rest of the field.

Rank	Athlete	Result
1	David Shamey	4 in 31.61 sec
2	Valentin Akimov	4 in 47.05 sec
3	Dmitry Logunov	3 in 50.44 sec
4	Yulian Kuznetsov	1 in 31.04 sec
5	Vladlen Valyaev	1 in 34.24 sec
6	Egor Makarov	1 in 35.21 sec
7	Gela Lursmanashvili	No lift

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Atlas Stones

First, the iconic Atlas Stones closed the night, with four stones ranging from 110 to 140 kilograms. Speed, tacky use, and technique decided the placements.

Next, Akimov finished strong, loading all four stones in 33.53 seconds to claim his second event win of the night. Shamey also completed all four but needed 43.56 seconds. Kuznetsov surprised many by loading three stones for third place.

Finally, Valyaev also managed three stones but slower, while Makarov and Logunov lifted only two each. Lursmanashvili finished with no successful stone loads, ending a difficult contest for him.

Rank	Athlete	Result
1	Valentin Akimov	4 in 33.53 sec
2	David Shamey	4 in 43.56 sec
3	Yulian Kuznetsov	3 in 44.6 sec
4	Vladlen Valyaev	3 in 64.6 sec
5	Egor Makarov	2 in 18.96 sec
6	Dmitry Logunov	2 in 29.74 sec
7	Gela Lursmanashvili	No lift

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Overview

The 2025 Moscow Sports Night Strongman crowned Valentin Akimov after a dominant, well-rounded showing. He excelled in endurance, pressing, and stones, securing 31 points overall. Meanwhile, David Shamey shone in the pressing events but lagged in the deadlift, leaving him 3.5 points behind. Dmitry Logunov owned the deadlift platform but lacked event balance. Ultimately, Akimov’s consistency across all five challenges marked him as the strongest man in Moscow that night.

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