The 2026 Canada’s Strongest Man competition took place on August 30 in Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, bringing 12 of Canada’s top strength athletes together for six demanding events.
Moreover, Tristain Hoath successfully defended his title with 60.5 points. Remarkably, Hoath did not win any of the six events, but his incredible consistency kept him near the top of the standings throughout the competition, and he never finished lower than fifth in an event.
Additionally, Maxime Boudreault appeared to be in control for much of the contest after winning or tying for first in four consecutive events. However, Boudreault failed to complete a single repetition in the Car Deadlift, allowing Hoath to erase the deficit before ultimately securing the championship by two points.
🇨🇦 2026 Canada’s Strongest Man Event Information
| Event Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 30, 2026 |
| Location | Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, Canada |
| Athletes | 12 |
| Events | Truck Pull, Atlas Stones, Log Lift, Sandbag Toss, Car Deadlift, Farmer’s Walk |
| Winner | 🏆 Tristain Hoath |
| Winning Score | 60.5 points |
2026 Canada’s Strongest Man Results and Scorecards
🏆 2026 Canada’s Strongest Man Overall Results
| Place | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Tristain Hoath | 60.5 |
| 🥈 2nd | Maxime Boudreault | 58.5 |
| 🥉 3rd | Larson Hehr | 49.5 |
| 4th | Gabriel Rhéaume | 49.5 |
| 5th | Cameron St. Amand | 44 |
| 6th | Mathieu Poirier | 39.5 |
| 7th | Sean Hayes | 36.5 |
| 8th | Jocelyn Lusignant | 34.5 |
| 9th | Yanick Boucher | 32 |
| 10th | Joel Anderson | 18 |
| 11th | James Jeffers | 14 |
| 12th | Simon Pratte | 11.5 |
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🚚 Event One: Truck Pull
The competition opened with an 18-meter Truck Pull featuring a 75-second time limit. Moreover, Maxime Boudreault immediately established himself as the athlete to beat by completing the course in 56.90 seconds.
Additionally, Tristain Hoath stayed less than one second behind Boudreault with a time of 57.81 seconds. Meanwhile, Larson Hehr was the only other athlete to complete the full distance, finishing in 60.03 seconds.
Therefore, Boudreault earned the opening event victory, while Hoath secured second place and limited the damage in the overall standings. Consequently, the championship race immediately began with Boudreault holding the early advantage.
🏆 Truck Pull Results
| Place | Athlete | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Maxime Boudreault | 56.90 sec |
| 🥈 2nd | Tristain Hoath | 57.81 sec |
| 🥉 3rd | Larson Hehr | 60.03 sec |
| 4th | Jocelyn Lusignant | 16.77 m |
| 5th | James Jeffers | 15.87 m |
| 6th | Gabriel Rhéaume | 15.56 m |
| 7th | Cameron St. Amand | 15.25 m |
| 8th | Sean Hayes | 14.65 m |
| 9th | Mathieu Poirier | 14.63 m |
| 10th | Yanick Boucher | 14.04 m |
| 11th | Simon Pratte | 11.91 m |
| 12th | Joel Anderson | 10.99 m |
🪨 Event Two: Atlas Stones
The Atlas Stones arrived unusually early in the competition, with athletes tasked with loading five stones ranging from 141 kilograms (310.9 pounds) to 191 kilograms (421.1 pounds).
Moreover, Boudreault continued his dominant start by loading all five stones in just 28.21 seconds. Meanwhile, Hoath again finished second after completing all five stones in 44.18 seconds.
Additionally, Jocelyn Lusignant and Larson Hehr also loaded all five stones, finishing third and fourth, respectively. Therefore, Boudreault strengthened his lead while Hoath remained firmly within striking distance.
🏆 Atlas Stones Results
| Place | Athlete | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Maxime Boudreault | 5 stones — 28.21 sec |
| 🥈 2nd | Tristain Hoath | 5 stones — 44.18 sec |
| 🥉 3rd | Jocelyn Lusignant | 5 stones — 63.53 sec |
| 4th | Larson Hehr | 5 stones — 82.81 sec |
| 5th | Gabriel Rhéaume | 4 stones — 30.91 sec |
| 6th | Cameron St. Amand | 4 stones — 62.46 sec |
| 7th | James Jeffers | 3 stones — 20.11 sec |
| 8th | Sean Hayes | 3 stones — 27.43 sec |
| 9th | Mathieu Poirier | 3 stones — 31.86 sec |
| 10th | Yanick Boucher | 3 stones — 38.32 sec |
| 11th | Simon Pratte | 2 stones — 18.78 sec |
| 12th | Joel Anderson | 1 stone — 17.65 sec |
🏋️ Event Three: Log Lift
The third event featured a 159-kilogram (350.5-pound) Log Lift for repetitions with a 60-second time limit. Moreover, Boudreault and Mathieu Poirier shared the event victory after each completing five repetitions.
Additionally, Hoath and Hehr remained close behind with four repetitions apiece. Meanwhile, Gabriel Rhéaume and Sean Hayes each completed three reps, while Jocelyn Lusignant and Simon Pratte recorded two.
Therefore, Boudreault continued his impressive run at the top of the standings. Consequently, Hoath again avoided a major setback by finishing among the leading competitors.
🏆 Log Lift Results
| Place | Athlete | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 T-1st | Maxime Boudreault | 5 reps |
| 🥇 T-1st | Mathieu Poirier | 5 reps |
| 🥉 T-3rd | Tristain Hoath | 4 reps |
| 🥉 T-3rd | Larson Hehr | 4 reps |
| T-5th | Gabriel Rhéaume | 3 reps |
| T-5th | Sean Hayes | 3 reps |
| T-7th | Jocelyn Lusignant | 2 reps |
| T-7th | Simon Pratte | 2 reps |
| T-9th | Cameron St. Amand | 1 rep |
| T-9th | Yanick Boucher | 1 rep |
| T-9th | Joel Anderson | 1 rep |
| — | James Jeffers | Withdrew |
🎒 Event Four: Sandbag Toss
The Sandbag Toss featured eight implements weighing between 20 kilograms (44.1 pounds) and 32 kilograms (70.5 pounds). Moreover, Boudreault remained undefeated through the first four events by becoming the only competitor to clear all eight sandbags.
Additionally, Hoath once again finished second, successfully clearing seven bags in 35.33 seconds. Meanwhile, Cameron St. Amand also cleared seven bags, but required 57.20 seconds to complete his effort.
Therefore, Boudreault entered the final two events with a substantial advantage. However, Hoath continued to collect strong finishes and remained positioned to capitalize if anything went wrong for the leader.
🏆 Sandbag Toss Results
| Place | Athlete | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Maxime Boudreault | 8 bags — 31.37 sec |
| 🥈 2nd | Tristain Hoath | 7 bags — 35.33 sec |
| 🥉 3rd | Cameron St. Amand | 7 bags — 57.20 sec |
| 4th | Joel Anderson | 6 bags — 41.43 sec |
| 5th | Gabriel Rhéaume | 5 bags — 16.69 sec |
| 6th | Jocelyn Lusignant | 5 bags — 20.85 sec |
| 7th | Mathieu Poirier | 5 bags — 25.78 sec |
| 8th | Sean Hayes | 4 bags — 19.38 sec |
| 9th | Yanick Boucher | 4 bags — 34.51 sec |
| 10th | Larson Hehr | 2 bags — 15.69 sec |
| 11th | Simon Pratte | 1 bag — 8.24 sec |
| — | James Jeffers | Withdrew |
🚗 Event Five: Car Deadlift
The championship race changed dramatically during the Car Deadlift. Moreover, competitors attempted to complete as many repetitions as possible with 363 kilograms (800.3 pounds) within 60 seconds.
Additionally, Cameron St. Amand won the event with nine repetitions, while Hoath managed three reps for fifth place. Meanwhile, Gabriel Rhéaume recorded seven reps, Yanick Boucher five, and Sean Hayes four.
However, Boudreault was unable to complete a single repetition. Consequently, his zero-point performance erased much of the advantage he had built through the opening four events and gave Hoath the opportunity to take control of the championship race.
🏆 Car Deadlift Results
| Place | Athlete | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Cameron St. Amand | 9 reps |
| 🥈 2nd | Gabriel Rhéaume | 7 reps |
| 🥉 3rd | Yanick Boucher | 5 reps |
| 4th | Sean Hayes | 4 reps |
| 5th | Tristain Hoath | 3 reps |
| 6th | Mathieu Poirier | 2 reps |
| 7th | Larson Hehr | 1 rep |
| T-8th | Maxime Boudreault | 0 reps |
| T-8th | Jocelyn Lusignant | 0 reps |
| T-8th | Joel Anderson | 0 reps |
| — | James Jeffers | Withdrew |
| — | Simon Pratte | Withdrew |
🚶 Event Six: Farmer’s Walk
Everything came down to the Farmer’s Walk, with the athletes carrying two 159-kilogram (350.5-pound) implements across a 46-meter course. Moreover, the final event produced one of the closest races of the competition.
Additionally, Larson Hehr won the event in 27.41 seconds, just 0.05 seconds ahead of Boudreault at 27.46 seconds. Meanwhile, Hoath finished only 0.20 seconds behind Hehr, completing the course in 27.61 seconds.
Therefore, Hoath’s third-place finish was enough to secure the overall championship. Consequently, after six events and without winning a single individual event, Hoath finished first overall with 60.5 points, two points ahead of Boudreault.
🏆 Farmer’s Walk Results
| Place | Athlete | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Larson Hehr | 27.41 sec |
| 🥈 2nd | Maxime Boudreault | 27.46 sec |
| 🥉 3rd | Tristain Hoath | 27.61 sec |
| 4th | Yanick Boucher | 30.43 sec |
| 5th | Gabriel Rhéaume | 48.43 sec |
| 6th | Mathieu Poirier | 56.72 sec |
| 7th | Cameron St. Amand | 71.59 sec |
| 8th | Sean Hayes | 15.25 m |
| 9th | Joel Anderson | 12.81 m |
| 10th | Jocelyn Lusignant | 9.47 m |
| — | James Jeffers | Withdrew |
| — | Simon Pratte | Withdrew |
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🏆 Tristain Hoath Wins Second Straight Canada’s Strongest Man Title
Tristain Hoath’s victory marked his second consecutive Canada’s Strongest Man championship. Moreover, his performance demonstrated the importance of consistency across a six-event Strongman competition.
Additionally, Boudreault produced the more dominant individual performances, winning or tying for first in four of the opening five events. However, his failure to record a repetition in the Car Deadlift proved decisive and allowed Hoath to overcome the deficit.
Finally, Hoath finished with 60.5 points to defeat Boudreault by two points. Meanwhile, Larson Hehr and Gabriel Rhéaume both finished on 49.5 points, with Hehr taking third place according to the supplied overall standings.
🌎 Tristain Hoath’s International Resume
Hoath has also competed successfully against some of the world’s strongest athletes. Moreover, the supplied source notes that he finished fifth at the 2024 World’s Strongest Man.
Additionally, his second consecutive national championship adds another major accomplishment to his competitive resume. Therefore, Hoath’s 2026 victory further establishes his position among Canada’s leading Strongman athletes.
Consequently, the Saint-Pamphile contest provided a dramatic example of how consistency can overcome individual event dominance. Hoath never won an event, but his steady string of high finishes ultimately proved enough to capture the national championship.
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Overview
The 2026 Canada’s Strongest Man competition delivered a dramatic six-event battle in Saint-Pamphile, Quebec. Moreover, Maxime Boudreault controlled much of the contest by winning or tying for first in four consecutive events before the Car Deadlift completely changed the championship race.
Additionally, Tristain Hoath remained remarkably consistent throughout the competition, never finishing lower than fifth in any event. Meanwhile, his third-place finish in the final Farmer’s Walk gave him enough points to secure the title with 60.5 points.
Finally, Hoath defeated Boudreault by two points to claim his second consecutive Canada’s Strongest Man championship. Consequently, Larson Hehr finished third with 49.5 points, while Gabriel Rhéaume also recorded 49.5 points in fourth according to the supplied overall standings.
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