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🏆 2025 Moscow Sports Cup Results

The 2025 Moscow Sports Cup brought together nine Russian athletes for a one-day contest on May 31. The competition tested strength, stamina, and grit across six punishing events. Each athlete fought to gain ground on the leaderboard with every lift and carry.

In the end, Alexander Klokov claimed the top prize. He scored 45.5 points out of a possible 54, narrowly edging out Valentin Akimov. Klokov’s consistency across all six events earned him his first career victory in regional competition. Akimov finished just one point behind with 44.5.

Meanwhile, Roman Druzhinin secured third with 36 points, showing resilience in events like the Shield Carry. Other strong finishes came from Dmitrii Samoilov and Evgeny Konovalov, who rounded out the top five.

 

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Overhead Medley

First, the athletes faced the Overhead Medley. Each man had 90 seconds to lift five implements, ranging from a 130-kilogram log to a 110-kilogram dumbbell. The challenge demanded speed and overhead power.

Notably, Roman Druzhinin led the field. He completed all five lifts in just 46.41 seconds. Dmitrii Samoilov and Ramil Ramazanov also finished the full medley, showing strong pressing endurance.

However, Alexander Klokov had a slower time than the top three. Even so, he still completed all five implements, banking valuable points early.

Loading Race

Next, the Loading Race brought another test of agility and speed. Competitors raced to load a 90-kilogram tire, a 100-kilogram tire, and a 120-kilogram sack within one minute.

This time, Klokov delivered a statement. He completed all three implements in just 29.38 seconds. Right behind him, Samoilov and Druzhinin stayed close, but couldn’t match his speed.

Still, the middle of the pack stayed tight. Athletes like Konovalov and Ramazanov remained consistent to keep their overall scores strong.

Deadlift Hold

Then came the Deadlift Hold. Athletes held 150 kilograms in each hand for as long as possible. This event tested grip strength and pain tolerance.

Clearly, Klokov showed elite durability, holding on for 65.81 seconds. Konovalov came close with 61.93 seconds, gaining ground on the field.

Meanwhile, Akimov’s time of 53.66 seconds kept him within striking distance of the top spot.

Sandbag Toss

Afterward, the Sandbag Toss shook up the standings. Each strongman had to launch a 16-kilogram bag as far as possible.

Surprisingly, Akimov and Konovalov tied at the top. Both reached 11.92 meters. Klokov came in third, adding more points to his growing lead.

However, some contenders lost ground. Samoilov and Druzhinin failed to crack nine meters, hurting their medal chances.

Shield Carry

Then came the Shield Carry. Athletes struggled to carry a 140-kilogram shield for maximum distance.

Impressively, Akimov walked for 90 meters to win the event. Druzhinin followed with 87.5 meters. Klokov, though third, still secured decent points with 62.5 meters.

Conversely, several athletes faltered. Makarov barely moved the shield, and Kuzmin failed to lift it at all.

Stone Over Bar

Finally, the Stone Over Bar closed the contest. Each man had 90 seconds to lift a 135-kilogram stone over a bar as many times as possible.

In this last test, Akimov delivered seven reps, the highest of the day. Klokov followed with six, while Samoilov tied him.

Thus, the event sealed Klokov’s win. Even without placing first, he held his ground and left Moscow with the title.