2025 Kalita Strongman Show Results

The 2025 Kalita Strongman Show took place on June 6 in Moscow, Russia. This invitational contest brought together eight strongmen, all representing 🇷🇺 Russia, to battle through five grueling events. Notably, the lineup featured national talent eager to prove themselves in front of a home crowd. The events included a Dumbbell Medley, an Axle Deadlift, a Farmer’s Walk and Block Carry Medley, a Truck Pull, and a Stone Over Bar challenge.

Then, David Shamey quickly separated himself from the pack. He delivered dominant performances in multiple events and showed exceptional composure under pressure. In fact, his consistency was unmatched, as he finished with 37 of a possible 40 points. Moreover, he didn’t just win — he overwhelmed the field. His technique and speed across all five events made his gold medal feel inevitable before the final lift.

Meanwhile, Valentin Akimov fought hard to secure silver. At several points, he challenged Shamey’s momentum, particularly in the early rounds. Still, despite placing outside the top two in some events, he showed resilience and managed to hold second overall with 28 points. Additionally, Akimov’s effort in the Truck Pull helped him maintain his lead over the rest of the field. His result was a clear step forward in his strongman career.

Finally, Dmitrii Samoilov rounded out the podium with 26 points. Although he didn’t win any individual event, he consistently stayed near the top of the standings. As a result, his persistence paid off with a bronze finish. Furthermore, his performance demonstrated both balance and endurance — two qualities often overlooked in strongman. With this placing, Samoilov further solidified his status as a top-tier Russian athlete on the rise.

🏅 2025 Kalita Strongman Show Results

Rank	Athlete 🇷🇺	Points
🥇 1	David Shamey	37
🥈 2	Valentin Akimov	28
🥉 3	Dmitrii Samoilov	26
4	Alexander Klokov	23
5	Roman Druzhinin	20
6	Dmitry Logunov	19
7	Pavel Ivashkin	3
8	Ilya Chetvergov	2 (withdrew)

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Dumbbell Medley

To open the contest, athletes faced four dumbbells ranging from 80 to 110 kilograms. Each competitor had 75 seconds to clean and press all four implements.

Then, David Shamey wasted no time, completing all four in just 19 seconds. Roman Druzhinin and Alexander Klokov were nearly even, both finishing under 27 seconds. Other contenders lagged behind but still completed the task.

Finally, Pavel Ivashkin logged two successful presses, while Ilya Chetvergov withdrew after three. The event quickly created a point spread.

Rank	Athlete 🇷🇺	Result
1	David Shamey	Four in 19.00 seconds
2	Roman Druzhinin	Four in 26.90 seconds
3	Alexander Klokov	Four in 26.92 seconds
4	Dmitrii Samoilov	Four in 47.03 seconds
5	Valentin Akimov	Four in 58.13 seconds
6	Dmitry Logunov	Four in 73.32 seconds
7	Ilya Chetvergov	Three in 29.28 seconds (withdrew)
8	Pavel Ivashkin	Two in 14.07 seconds

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Axle Deadlift

Next came the axle deadlift. Athletes could attempt 300 or 350 kilograms for reps. One rep at 350 out-ranked any number at 300.

After that, Dmitry Logunov dominated with six reps at 350 kilograms. Klokov followed with five reps at the same weight. Akimov managed three at 350, while Shamey settled for one.

Meanwhile, others could not conquer the heavier bar. Chetvergov withdrew, and Ivashkin did not register a lift.

Rank	Athlete 🇷🇺	Result
1	Dmitry Logunov	Six reps, 350 kilograms
2	Alexander Klokov	Five reps, 350 kilograms
3	Valentin Akimov	Three reps, 350 kilograms
4	David Shamey	One rep, 350 kilograms
5	Roman Druzhinin	Four reps, 300 kilograms
6	Dmitrii Samoilov	Three reps, 300 kilograms
7	Pavel Ivashkin	No lift
8	Ilya Chetvergov	Withdrew

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Farmer’s Walk & Block Carry Medley

Following that was the hybrid medley. Each athlete carried a 140-kilogram farmer’s implement and blocks in under 90 seconds.

Then, Shamey pulled ahead again, completing all four implements in just under 35 seconds. Samoilov and Akimov stayed close behind, both finishing within 48 seconds. Druzhinin was nearly tied with Akimov.

Finally, Klokov and Ivashkin couldn’t keep pace. Chetvergov did not compete due to withdrawal.

Rank	Athlete 🇷🇺	Result
1	David Shamey	Four in 34.91 seconds
2	Dmitrii Samoilov	Four in 47.19 seconds
3	Valentin Akimov	Four in 47.69 seconds
4	Roman Druzhinin	Four in 47.81 seconds
5	Dmitry Logunov	Four in 78.06 seconds
6	Alexander Klokov	Two in 14.44 seconds
7	Pavel Ivashkin	One in 15.04 seconds
8	Ilya Chetvergov	Withdrew

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Truck Pull

Up next came the crowd favorite: the 22,000-kilogram truck pull for max distance.

Immediately, Shamey conquered the course with a 2.84-meter pull. Samoilov came close at 2.7 meters. Akimov kept pace with 2.3 meters.

In contrast, the rest of the field failed to move the truck. Klokov, Druzhinin, Logunov, and Ivashkin all posted no distances.

Rank	Athlete 🇷🇺	Result
1	David Shamey	2.84 meters
2	Dmitrii Samoilov	2.70 meters
3	Valentin Akimov	2.30 meters
4	All others	No pull
–	Ilya Chetvergov	Withdrew

Stone Over Bar

To close, athletes had to hoist a 193-kilogram stone over a bar for max reps.

Next, Shamey again led the field with four reps. Klokov pushed through three reps to lock up fourth place overall. Akimov’s two reps secured his silver.

Lastly, Samoilov, Druzhinin, and Logunov tied with one rep. Chetvergov remained out. Ivashkin did not complete any rep.

Rank	Athlete 🇷🇺	Result
1	David Shamey	Four reps
2	Alexander Klokov	Three reps
3	Valentin Akimov	Two reps
T-4	Dmitrii Samoilov	One rep
T-4	Roman Druzhinin	One rep
T-4	Dmitry Logunov	One rep
7	Pavel Ivashkin	No lift
–	Ilya Chetvergov	Withdrew

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Overview

The 2025 Kalita Strongman Show took place on June 6 in Moscow, Russia. Eight Russian athletes battled across five brutal events. First, David Shamey opened strong with a dominant Dumbbell Medley win. Then, he kept pace with a crucial fourth-place finish in the Axle Deadlift. Next, he reclaimed the lead with blazing speed in the Farmer’s Walk & Block Carry Medley. After that, he pulled the 22,000-kilogram truck farther than anyone else. Finally, he sealed his victory by hoisting the 193-kilogram stone for four clean reps. Meanwhile, Valentin Akimov stayed consistent enough to claim silver. Dmitrii Samoilov held off late charges to earn the bronze.

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