2025 Shaw Classic Men’s Open Results

Loveland, Colorado hosted a two-day test of strength on Aug. 16–17, 2025. Then, the 2025 Shaw Classic Men’s Open shared the stage with the Strongest Man on Earth and the weight-class contests. Finally, seven events decided a champion with precision and grit.

Moreover, the UK’s Ben Glasscock rose above a tight field. Meanwhile, Zach Price of the United States kept the pressure on to the final stone. Ultimately, consistency proved decisive across Axle Press, Frame Carry, Load & Drag, Max Log, Yoke & Arm-Over-Arm, Deadlift, and Atlas Stones.

Indeed, margins were thin. However, Glasscock banked points everywhere. Consequently, he finished with 55 of 70 possible points and the overall gold.

2025 Shaw Classic Men’s Open Results

Here are the complete and official results of 2025 Shaw Classic Men’s Open discussed below:

🏆 Final Standings (Men’s Open)

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Points
🥇 1	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	55.0
🥈 2	Zach Price	🇺🇸	53.5
🥉 3	Fredrik Johansson	🇸🇪	46.5
4	Seth Soukup	🇺🇸	45.0
5	Josh Gregory	🇺🇸	40.0
6	Beau Bathery	🇺🇸	33.5
7	Quinten Holley	🇺🇸	33.0
8	Alex Kelley	🇺🇸	29.5
9	Connor Hunt	🇺🇸	27.5
10	Jon Furrh	🇺🇸	15.5

Glasscock won on steadiness, not just spikes. Then, he paired a Day 1 surge with disciplined damage control on Day 2. Finally, he protected a narrow edge when the title tightened.

Moreover, Price chased all weekend. Meanwhile, he seized big moments on Max Log and held form on the Stones. Consequently, he finished only 1.5 points back.

Indeed, Johansson owned the heavy pull and the Stones. However, an early deficit limited his ceiling. Therefore, third was the maximum available window.

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Schedule

Day	Events
Day 1	Axle Press • Frame Carry • Load & Drag
Day 2	Max Log Lift • Yoke & Arm-Over-Arm Medley • Deadlift • Atlas Stones

Day 1 rewarded speed under fatigue. Then, transitions punished errors. Finally, early pacing set the leaderboard tiers.

Moreover, Day 2 leaned into max strength and medley execution. Meanwhile, recovery windows shrank. Consequently, athletes lived on timing and technique.

Indeed, the finale on Stones amplified pressure. However, veterans managed adrenaline. Therefore, composure proved a scoring skill.

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Day 1

Event 1 — Axle Press (152 kg for max reps, 60s)

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Result
🥇 T-1	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	5 reps
🥇 T-1	Zach Price	🇺🇸	5 reps
🥈 T-3	Seth Soukup	🇺🇸	4 reps
🥈 T-3	Alex Kelley	🇺🇸	4 reps
5	Josh Gregory	🇺🇸	3 reps
5	Quinten Holley	🇺🇸	3 reps
5	Connor Hunt	🇺🇸	3 reps
5	Jon Furrh	🇺🇸	3 reps
9	Fredrik Johansson	🇸🇪	2 reps
10	Beau Bathery	🇺🇸	1 rep

Glasscock and Price split the win with five crisp presses. Then, Soukup and Kelley kept pace at four, anchoring early points. Finally, the tie at the top set a fierce tone.

Moreover, bar path and rack stability ruled the minute. Meanwhile, pacing trumped reckless speed. Consequently, athletes who avoided redos climbed.

Indeed, the axle punished forearms fast. However, veterans resisted the burn. Therefore, technique became free points.

Event 2 — Frame Carry (352 kg for 30 m • fastest or farthest)

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Result
🥇 1	Beau Bathery	🇺🇸	59.59 s
🥈 2	Connor Hunt	🇺🇸	38.71 m
🥉 3	Jon Furrh	🇺🇸	27.84 m
4	Fredrik Johansson	🇸🇪	26.5 m
5	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	21.44 m
6	Josh Gregory	🇺🇸	15.24 m
7	Alex Kelley	🇺🇸	12.45 m
8	Zach Price	🇺🇸	6.81 m
9	Seth Soukup	🇺🇸	2.13 m
10	Quinten Holley	🇺🇸	0.66 m

Bathery stole the show with a full-course finish. Then, distance markers decided the rest. Finally, grip and footwork told the story.

Moreover, the frame punished rushed starts. Meanwhile, small slips killed meters. Consequently, patience outperformed panic.

Indeed, Glasscock banked mid-pack points. However, he avoided a blowup. Therefore, his overall bid stayed intact.

Event 3 — Load & Drag (136 kg + 147 kg sandbags, torque tank)

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Time
🥇 1	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	35.75 s
🥈 2	Zach Price	🇺🇸	36.82 s
🥉 3	Quinten Holley	🇺🇸	39.31 s
4	Seth Soukup	🇺🇸	39.41 s
5	Fredrik Johansson	🇸🇪	39.57 s
6	Josh Gregory	🇺🇸	40.41 s
7	Beau Bathery	🇺🇸	41.93 s
8	Jon Furrh	🇺🇸	42.47 s
9	Connor Hunt	🇺🇸	48.78 s
10	Alex Kelley	🇺🇸	60.00 s

Glasscock edged Price by a second. Then, the pack clustered within four seconds. Finally, transitions decided medals.

Moreover, clean loads beat reckless sprints. Meanwhile, tank drag demanded steady legs. Consequently, rhythm made time.

Indeed, Holley popped for bronze here. However, the margin was thin. Therefore, tenths mattered as currency.

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Day 2

Event 4 — Max Log Lift

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Max
🥇 1	Zach Price	🇺🇸	186 kg
🥈 T-2	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	172 kg
🥈 T-2	Seth Soukup	🇺🇸	172 kg
🥈 T-2	Quinten Holley	🇺🇸	172 kg
5	Josh Gregory	🇺🇸	163 kg
5	Alex Kelley	🇺🇸	163 kg
7	Fredrik Johansson	🇸🇪	154 kg
7	Beau Bathery	🇺🇸	154 kg
9	Connor Hunt	🇺🇸	145 kg
—	Jon Furrh	🇺🇸	Withdrew

Price stamped authority with 186 kg. Then, a three-way tie at 172 kg settled silver points. Finally, depth defined the mid-table.

Moreover, leg drive separated makes from misses. Meanwhile, lockout patience paid dividends. Consequently, calm lifters climbed.

Indeed, Glasscock protected the total. However, he did not chase redline. Therefore, he kept the title pace.

Event 5 — Yoke & Arm-Over-Arm Medley (Yoke 454 kg)

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Result
🥇 1	Seth Soukup	🇺🇸	46.31 s
🥈 2	Beau Bathery	🇺🇸	49.00 s
🥉 3	Fredrik Johansson	🇸🇪	51.19 s
4	Zach Price	🇺🇸	53.09 s
5	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	55.69 s
6	Josh Gregory	🇺🇸	71.93 s
7	Connor Hunt	🇺🇸	22.63 m
8	Alex Kelley	🇺🇸	17.04 m
9	Quinten Holley	🇺🇸	16.54 m
—	Jon Furrh	🇺🇸	Withdrew

Soukup flew through the yoke and the pull. Then, Bathery and Johansson kept him honest. Finally, times beat distances decisively.

Moreover, pick height and core brace ruled speed. Meanwhile, rope rhythm sealed the pull. Consequently, clean transitions saved seconds.

Indeed, Glasscock limited losses at fifth. However, he avoided disaster on the yoke. Therefore, his cushion survived.

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Day 3

Event 6 — Deadlift (329 kg for max reps)

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Reps
🥇 1	Fredrik Johansson	🇸🇪	11
🥈 2	Josh Gregory	🇺🇸	9
🥉 T-3	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	6
🥉 T-3	Seth Soukup	🇺🇸	6
5	Zach Price	🇺🇸	4
6	Beau Bathery	🇺🇸	3
7	Quinten Holley	🇺🇸	1
7	Alex Kelley	🇺🇸	1
9	Connor Hunt	🇺🇸	0
—	Jon Furrh	🇺🇸	Withdrew

Johansson dominated the barbell. Then, Gregory impressed with nine clean pulls. Finally, the podium points tightened.

Moreover, Glasscock matched Soukup at six. Meanwhile, Price banked four to stay in the hunt. Consequently, fatigue finally showed.

Indeed, bar path discipline won reps. However, grip endurance won ties. Therefore, breathing and cadence mattered most.

Event 7 — Atlas Stones (159–204 kg, 5 stones)

Rank	Athlete	Flag	Result
🥇 1	Fredrik Johansson	🇸🇪	5 in 45.33 s
🥈 2	Zach Price	🇺🇸	5 in 56.13 s
🥉 3	Ben Glasscock	🇬🇧	4 in 42.36 s
4	Connor Hunt	🇺🇸	3 in 17.92 s
5	Josh Gregory	🇺🇸	3 in 21.22 s
6	Quinten Holley	🇺🇸	3 in 25.98 s
7	Alex Kelley	🇺🇸	3 in 35.82 s
8	Seth Soukup	🇺🇸	3 in 39.21 s
9	Beau Bathery	🇺🇸	3 in 55.32 s
—	Jon Furrh	🇺🇸	Withdrew

Johansson closed with authority. Then, Price stacked full points with all five stones. Finally, Glasscock’s four sealed the crown.

Moreover, tacky timing and lap speed ruled outcomes. Meanwhile, platform confidence saved seconds. Consequently, clean picks beat risky rushes.

Indeed, pressure spiked on the final two stones. However, veterans steadied the crowd noise. Therefore, execution decided podium order.

The Men’s Open rewarded strategic balance. Then, it punished panic and sloppy transitions. Finally, it elevated athletes who managed fatigue.

Moreover, Glasscock converted medium finishes into gold. Meanwhile, Price turned highlights into a late charge. Consequently, a 1.5-point gap felt like a photo finish.

Indeed, Johansson owned the heavy lifts. However, early losses capped upside. Therefore, the podium mirrored the weekend’s rhythm: steady, sharp, and unforgiving.

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Overview

The 2025 Shaw Classic Men’s Open delivered 3 days of intense competition in Loveland, Colorado. First, athletes battled through grueling events that tested their pressing, carrying, and loading strength. Then, they moved into max lifts and medleys that pushed their endurance and power. After that, the contest closed with heavy deadlifts and the classic Atlas Stones. In the end, Ben Glasscock of the UK stood on top with 55 points, just ahead of Zach Price of the USA. Finally, the Shaw Classic once again proved why it is a premier stage for rising and established strongmen.

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