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The 2025 Giants Live Strongman Classic lit up the Royal Albert Hall in London with a world-class lineup. Twelve men from six countries met to battle across five punishing events. Then, the action unfolded with passion, pain, and a fight for every point.

Next, all eyes were on Evan Singleton 🇺🇸. After tearing his biceps at the 2025 World’s Strongest Man, many doubted his return. However, Singleton proved them wrong, delivering power and precision through each discipline.

Finally, Singleton edged South Africa’s Jaco Schoonwinkel 🇿🇦 by 1.5 points for the gold. Paddy Haynes 🇬🇧 stepped up on home soil to round out the podium. Meanwhile, WSM champs Rayno Nel 🇿🇦 and Mitchell Hooper 🇨🇦 fell short of expectations.

🏆 2025 Giants Live Strongman Classic — London, England 🇬🇧

Final Standings

Evan Singleton earned the gold with a total of 46.5 points. His consistent performance across all events secured his top spot. Meanwhile, South African Jaco Schoonwinkel finished closely behind with 45 points.

In addition, Paddy Haynes represented the UK well, taking the bronze with 44 points. He showed resilience especially in the Atlas Stones event. On the other hand, Rayno Nel, the 2025 World’s Strongest Man champion, placed fourth with 37 points.

Furthermore, other strong competitors like Lucas Hatton and Trey Mitchell tied for fifth with 35 points each. Mitchell Hooper and Nick Guardione tied for seventh, both scoring 31.5 points. Notably, Spenser Remick withdrew due to injury but still completed part of the contest.

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Country	Points
🥇 1	Evan Singleton	🇺🇸	USA	46.5
🥈 2	Jaco Schoonwinkel	🇿🇦	South Africa	45
🥉 3	Paddy Haynes	🇬🇧	UK	44
4	Rayno Nel	🇿🇦	South Africa	37
T‑5	Lucas Hatton	🇺🇸	USA	35
T‑5	Trey Mitchell	🇺🇸	USA	35
T‑7	Nick Guardione	🇺🇸	USA	31.5
T‑7	Mitchell Hooper	🇨🇦	Canada	31.5
9	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	🇵🇱	Poland	30
10	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	UK	20.5
11	Pavlo Kordiyaka	🇺🇦	Ukraine	20
12	Spenser Remick (withdrew)	🇺🇸	USA	11

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2025 Giants Live Strongman Classic Event Results

Log Medley

Lucas Hatton led the Log Medley with an impressive five reps in just 37.71 seconds. Evan Singleton followed closely with five reps in 42.77 seconds. The contest proved to be a fast-paced challenge demanding power and speed.

Next, Trey Mitchell and Mateusz Kieliszkowski each completed five reps as well, though slightly slower. Jaco Schoonwinkel managed four reps, showing strong endurance. Meanwhile, several athletes, including Ben Glasscock, struggled with fewer reps.

Finally, this event set the tone for the competition. It highlighted how every second and rep counted toward the final score. The tight margins hinted at the intensity to come.

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Country	Reps / Time
1	Lucas Hatton	🇺🇸	USA	5 in 37.71 sec
2	Evan Singleton	🇺🇸	USA	5 in 42.77 sec
3	Trey Mitchell	🇺🇸	USA	5 in 43.22 sec
4	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	🇵🇱	Poland	5 in 45.25 sec
5	Pavlo Kordiyaka	🇺🇦	Ukraine	4 in 32.79 sec
6	Jaco Schoonwinkel	🇿🇦	RSA	4 in 33.34 sec
7	Mitchell Hooper	🇨🇦	Canada	4 in 34.97 sec
8	Nick Guardione	🇺🇸	USA	4 in 35.78 sec
9	Spenser Remick	🇺🇸	USA	4 in 40.44 sec
10	Rayno Nel	🇿🇦	RSA	3 in 21.44 sec
11	Paddy Haynes	🇬🇧	UK	3 in 31.03 sec
12	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	UK	2 in 17.50 sec

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Hercules Hold

Evan Singleton dominated the Hercules Hold with a time of 71.39 seconds. This feat required immense grip strength and mental toughness. Following him closely was Nick Guardione, who held on for 70.04 seconds.

Moreover, Jaco Schoonwinkel and Paddy Haynes both managed impressive times above 67 seconds. The event tested not just raw strength but also endurance under pressure. Even minor slips could cost valuable seconds.

Lastly, lesser-known athletes still performed admirably in this grueling test. Pavlo Kordiyaka and Lucas Hatton finished near the bottom but showed determination. Overall, the Hercules Hold was a decisive event in the standings.

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Country	Time
1	Evan Singleton	🇺🇸	USA	71.39 sec
2	Nick Guardione	🇺🇸	USA	70.04 sec
3	Jaco Schoonwinkel	🇿🇦	RSA	67.70 sec
4	Paddy Haynes	🇬🇧	UK	67.60 sec
5	Rayno Nel	🇿🇦	RSA	66.54 sec
6	Mitchell Hooper	🇨🇦	Canada	66.38 sec
7	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	🇵🇱	Poland	62.57 sec
8	Trey Mitchell	🇺🇸	USA	60.54 sec
9	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	UK	56.65 sec
10	Spenser Remick	🇺🇸	USA	55.85 sec
11	Lucas Hatton	🇺🇸	USA	50.10 sec
12	Pavlo Kordiyaka	🇺🇦	Ukraine	49.30 sec

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Frame Carry

At the outset, Evan Singleton completed the Frame Carry in 9.13 seconds, the fastest time of the day. This event required a combination of speed, balance, and brute force. Jaco Schoonwinkel was not far behind, finishing in 9.61 seconds.

Subsequently, Paddy Haynes and Nick Guardione rounded out the top four. The course was demanding, with heavier frames and longer distances than usual. Athletes pushed themselves to the limit to avoid losing crucial time.

Finally, a few competitors struggled with the event. Trey Mitchell was unable to complete the lift, costing him valuable points. However, most athletes finished the course, proving their versatility and strength.

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Country	Time
1	Evan Singleton	🇺🇸	USA	9.13 sec
2	Jaco Schoonwinkel	🇿🇦	RSA	9.61 sec
3	Paddy Haynes	🇬🇧	UK	9.66 sec
4	Nick Guardione	🇺🇸	USA	10.21 sec
5	Rayno Nel	🇿🇦	RSA	10.59 sec
6	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	🇵🇱	Poland	11.09 sec
7	Mitchell Hooper	🇨🇦	Canada	11.21 sec
8	Spenser Remick	🇺🇸	USA	15.70 sec
9	Lucas Hatton	🇺🇸	USA	17.25 meters
10	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	UK	13 meters
11	Pavlo Kordiyaka	🇺🇦	Ukraine	3.5 meters
12	Trey Mitchell	🇺🇸	USA	No lift

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Deadlift

Trey Mitchell surprised many by completing 10 reps in the Deadlift. This feat demonstrated his incredible stamina and technique. Paddy Haynes followed with eight reps, showing his strong lifting ability.

Meanwhile, Evan Singleton and Mitchell Hooper tied with seven reps each. Their consistency across events kept them in medal contention. Other top contenders like Jaco Schoonwinkel and Rayno Nel each completed six reps.

Finally, Mateusz Kieliszkowski managed just one rep, hampered by fatigue or injury. Sadly, Spenser Remick withdrew, unable to complete the event. The Deadlift emphasized the athletes’ raw power late in the competition.

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Country	Reps at Weight
1	Trey Mitchell	🇺🇸	USA	10 reps (unspecified)
2	Paddy Haynes	🇬🇧	UK	8 reps
T‑3	Evan Singleton	🇺🇸	USA	7 reps
T‑3	Mitchell Hooper	🇨🇦	Canada	7 reps
5	Jaco Schoonwinkel	🇿🇦	RSA	6 reps
5	Rayno Nel	🇿🇦	RSA	6 reps
5	Lucas Hatton	🇺🇸	USA	6 reps
8	Nick Guardione	🇺🇸	USA	5 reps
8	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	UK	5 reps
10	Pavlo Kordiyaka	🇺🇦	Ukraine	4 reps
11	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	🇵🇱	Poland	1 rep
12	Spenser Remick (withdrew)	🇺🇸	USA	—

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Atlas Stones

Paddy Haynes stole the show with five Atlas Stones lifted in 22.88 seconds. This event tested explosive strength and endurance under time pressure. Rayno Nel and Jaco Schoonwinkel also completed five stones, closely contesting the lead.

Moreover, Evan Singleton lifted four stones in 19.61 seconds but fell short of a full set. Some athletes struggled to complete more than three stones as exhaustion set in. The speed and technique here were as critical as raw strength.

In conclusion, the Atlas Stones served as the final test. It solidified the rankings and determined the winners. The event rewarded those with both power and agility.

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Country	Stones / Time
1	Paddy Haynes	🇬🇧	UK	5 in 22.88 sec
2	Rayno Nel	🇿🇦	RSA	5 in 24.46 sec
3	Jaco Schoonwinkel	🇿🇦	RSA	5 in 24.73 sec
4	Lucas Hatton	🇺🇸	USA	5 in 25.68 sec
5	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	UK	5 in 26.49 sec
6	Trey Mitchell	🇺🇸	USA	5 in 28.03 sec
7	Pavlo Kordiyaka	🇺🇦	Ukraine	5 in 29.70 sec
8	Mateusz Kieliszkowski	🇵🇱	Poland	5 in 34.59 sec
9	Evan Singleton	🇺🇸	USA	4 in 19.61 sec
10	Mitchell Hooper	🇨🇦	Canada	4 in 24.65 sec
11	Nick Guardione	🇺🇸	USA	4 in 32.29 sec
12	Spenser Remick (withdrew)	🇺🇸	USA	—

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The 2025 Giants Live Strongman Classic unfolded in London on July 5, 2025, featuring 12 elite athletes from six countries competing across five brutal challenges. Then, USA’s Evan Singleton made a dramatic comeback, edging South Africa’s Jaco Schoonwinkel by just 1.5 points to claim the title. Meanwhile, the competition saw strong performances from UK’s Paddy Haynes, who secured third, and veteran champions Rayno Nel and Mitchell Hooper falling slightly short at fourth and joint-seventh, respectively. Afterward, Singleton’s victory marked a triumphant return from his biceps injury at the 2025 World’s Strongest Man contest. Finally, the event showcased a thrilling blend of strength, resilience, and international competition in the heart of London.

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