2025 Europe’s Strongest Man Official Results

The 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) competition took place in Leeds, England, on April 5, 2025. Twelve athletes from eight countries participated, including the defending champion, Luke Stoltman. They competed in five demanding events: Overhead Medley, Shield Carry, Carry & Drag, Deadlift, and Atlas Stones. Given the caliber of competitors, the event was expected to be a fierce showdown.

Luke Richardson of Great Britain ultimately claimed the victory, scoring 51 out of a possible 60 points. His consistency across all events played a crucial role in his win. Moreover, his exceptional performances in the Atlas Stones and Deadlift gave him a decisive edge. As a result, Richardson stood tall on the podium, securing his place as Europe’s strongest man.

In second place was Paddy Haynes, who had a strong showing throughout the day. His standout moments came in the Carry & Drag event, where he showcased impressive endurance. However, despite his efforts, he couldn’t match Richardson’s consistency across the board. Still, Haynes’s performance in Leeds reaffirmed his status as one of the top athletes in the sport.

Lastly, Mateusz Kieliszkowski finished third, claiming the bronze. While he had some solid lifts, his performances in the Shield Carry and Overhead Medley weren’t enough to surpass the top two. Nonetheless, Kieliszkowski’s strong finishes in key events earned him a place on the podium. The event proved to be an exciting contest, with Richardson emerging as the undisputed victor.

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2025 Europe’s Strongest Man Results

🏆 Final Standings

Rank	Athlete	Country	Points
1️⃣	Luke Richardson	Great Britain	51
2️⃣	Paddy Haynes	Great Britain	47.5
3️⃣	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	Poland	46.5
4️⃣	Ondřej Fojtů	Czech Republic	46
5️⃣	Pavlo Kordiyaka	Ukraine	34.5
6️⃣	Andrew Flynn	Ireland	29
7️⃣	Rauno Heinla	Estonia	27.5
8️⃣	Pa O’Dwyer	Ireland	25.5
9️⃣	Aivars Šmaukstelis	Latvia	21.5
10️⃣	Nicolas Cambi	USA	20
11️⃣	Luke Stoltman	Scotland	20
12️⃣	Gavin Bilton	Wales	18

Luke Richardson emerged as the 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man. In every event, he stayed consistent and composed, finishing with 51 points. Ultimately, he sealed the win with a blazing-fast performance in the Atlas Stones.

Meanwhile, Paddy Haynes delivered a breakout showing. Throughout the contest, he hovered near the top of the leaderboard. As a result, he secured second place with 47.5 points, only 3.5 behind Richardson.

Finally, Mateusz Kieliszkowski claimed the third podium spot. Although he faltered in the deadlift, he made up ground in overhead and speed-based events. In the end, he edged past Ondřej Fojtů by just half a point.

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2025 Europe’s Strongest Man Event Results

🔩 Event 1 – Overhead Medley

(8 implements, 2 reps each – 75 seconds)

Rank	Athlete	Result
1️⃣	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	8 reps – 62.09 sec
2️⃣	Ondřej Fojtů	8 reps – 64.96 sec
3️⃣	Luke Richardson	8 reps – 66.1 sec
4️⃣	Luke Stoltman	6 reps – 60.77 sec
5️⃣	Gavin Bilton	6 reps – 73.94 sec
6️⃣	Nicolas Cambi	5 reps – 38.41 sec
7️⃣	Aivars Šmaukstelis	3 reps – 41.44 sec
8️⃣	Pavlo Kordiyaka	3 reps – 44.53 sec
9️⃣	Paddy Haynes	2 reps – 18.86 sec
🔟	Pa O’Dwyer	2 reps – 19.78 sec
1️⃣1️⃣	Andrew Flynn	2 reps – 38.99 sec
1️⃣2️⃣	Rauno Heinla	No lift

Mateusz Kieliszkowski stormed out of the gate. Impressively, he completed all eight overhead implements in just 62.09 seconds. Without a doubt, it was a commanding statement.

Next, both Ondřej Fojtů and Luke Richardson matched the feat. However, their slightly slower times kept them just behind the leader. Still, both men began building strong momentum.

On the other hand, others struggled early. For example, Luke Stoltman and Gavin Bilton hit six reps, while several others failed to clear more than three. Notably, Rauno Heinla was unable to lift any.

🛡 Event 2 – Shield Carry

(200kg for distance)

Rank	Athlete	Distance
1️⃣	Paddy Haynes	89.99 meters
2️⃣	Pavlo Kordiyaka	61.84 meters
3️⃣	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	56.82 meters
4️⃣	Luke Richardson	56.1 meters
5️⃣	Andrew Flynn	51.04 meters
6️⃣	Ondřej Fojtů	49.44 meters
7️⃣	Luke Stoltman	47.49 meters
8️⃣	Gavin Bilton	41.12 meters
9️⃣	Pa O’Dwyer	33.00 meters
🔟	Rauno Heinla	29.49 meters
1️⃣1️⃣	Nicolas Cambi	26.38 meters
1️⃣2️⃣	Aivars Šmaukstelis	23.12 meters

Afterward, Paddy Haynes took control. He carried the 200-kilogram shield for nearly 90 meters — the longest distance by far. Clearly, this was a major point boost.

Behind him, Pavlo Kordiyaka gave chase with 61.84 meters. Meanwhile, Kieliszkowski and Richardson each topped 56 meters. Their consistency helped keep the podium battle tight.

Further back, the field began to split. For instance, several strongmen struggled to hit the 30-meter mark. In particular, Šmaukstelis only managed 23.12 meters, while Heinla covered just under 30.

🔗 Event 3 – Carry & Drag

(125kg anvil carry + 350kg chain drag – 20m each)

Rank	Athlete	Time
🥇	Luke Richardson	22.58 sec (T-1st)
🥇	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	22.58 sec (T-1st)
3️⃣	Ondřej Fojtů	25.08 sec
4️⃣	Paddy Haynes	26.85 sec
5️⃣	Andrew Flynn	26.89 sec
6️⃣	Pavlo Kordiyaka	27.1 sec
7️⃣	Pa O’Dwyer	27.6 sec
8️⃣	Luke Stoltman	28.19 sec
9️⃣	Nicolas Cambi	29.1 sec
🔟	Rauno Heinla	30.96 sec
1️⃣1️⃣	Aivars Šmaukstelis	31.15 sec
1️⃣2️⃣	Gavin Bilton	39.22 sec

In this event, speed became critical. Luke Richardson and Kieliszkowski both flew through the 20-meter course, finishing in 22.58 seconds. Clearly, it was a dead heat between two of the favorites.

Just behind them, Fojtů maintained his rhythm with a 25.08-second time. At the same time, Haynes and Flynn followed closely behind. Every tenth of a second began to matter more.

By contrast, the back half of the pack slowed significantly. Cambi and Heinla lagged behind, while Bilton clocked in at a sluggish 39.22 seconds. Consequently, the podium picture began to sharpen.

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🏋️‍♂️ Event 4 – Axle Deadlift

(350kg for max reps – 60 seconds)

Rank	Athlete	Reps
🥇	Paddy Haynes	8 reps (T-1st)
🥇	Rauno Heinla	8 reps (T-1st)
3️⃣	Ondřej Fojtů	6 reps
4️⃣	Luke Richardson	5 reps (T-4th)
4️⃣	Pa O’Dwyer	5 reps (T-4th)
6️⃣	Pavlo Kordiyaka	4 reps (T-6th)
6️⃣	Aivars Šmaukstelis	4 reps (T-6th)
8️⃣	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	3 reps (T-8th)
8️⃣	Andrew Flynn	3 reps (T-8th)
8️⃣	Nicolas Cambi	3 reps (T-8th)
1️⃣1️⃣	Gavin Bilton	1 rep
❌	Luke Stoltman	Withdrew

Paddy Haynes and Rauno Heinla tied for first, each locking out eight reps with the brutal 350-kilogram axle. For Haynes, it was a crucial lift to stay in contention.

Right behind them, Fojtů kept pressure with six clean pulls. At the same time, Richardson and O’Dwyer followed with five reps apiece. Both men displayed grit and strategy under the clock.

Meanwhile, Luke Stoltman had withdrawn. That left eleven men to battle for key points. In the end, Bilton managed only one rep, while several others hovered at three or four.

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🪨 Event 5 – Atlas Stones

(5 stones – 120kg to 200kg)

Rank	Athlete	Result
1️⃣	Luke Richardson	5 stones – 25.96 sec
2️⃣	Paddy Haynes	5 stones – 26.34 sec
3️⃣	Rauno Heinla	5 stones – 28.44 sec
4️⃣	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	4 stones – 17.03 sec
5️⃣	Ondřej Fojtů	4 stones – 18.88 sec
6️⃣	Andrew Flynn	4 stones – 20.82 sec
7️⃣	Aivars Šmaukstelis	4 stones – 21.73 sec
8️⃣	Pavlo Kordiyaka	4 stones – 22.78 sec
9️⃣	Pa O’Dwyer	4 stones – 31.49 sec
🔟	Nicolas Cambi	3 stones – 31.65 sec
1️⃣1️⃣	Gavin Bilton	2 stones – 10.13 sec
❌	Luke Stoltman	Withdrew

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At last, the contest came down to the stones. Richardson exploded through all five, finishing in just 25.96 seconds. That final sprint clinched his overall win.

Haynes stayed hot on his heels. His five stones landed in 26.34 seconds, only a fraction behind the champion. Notably, Heinla followed with a strong five-lift run of his own.

Meanwhile, the pressure proved too much for some. Kieliszkowski and Fojtů each finished four stones. Cambi lifted three, and Bilton ended with only two. Once again, Stoltman did not return.

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Overview

The 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man took place on April 5 in Leeds, England. Twelve athletes from eight countries competed in five brutal events. Among them was defending champion Luke Stoltman. However, Luke Richardson of Great Britain claimed the title with 51 points. His consistency and dominant finishes in the Deadlift and Atlas Stones secured the win. Meanwhile, Paddy Haynes finished second after a strong showing in the Carry & Drag. Still, he couldn’t match Richardson’s overall performance. In third, Mateusz Kieliszkowski relied on speed events to stay competitive. Ultimately, Richardson stood out as Europe’s strongest man.

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