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Nick Walker entered the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) as a presumed favorite. After finishing in third place at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, some, like four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler (2006-2007, 2009-2010), expected Walker to capture his second AC title in three years. Walker had the physique and the mindset, but it wasn’t enough. Instead, Samson Dauda edged just ahead of the star to win the 2023 AC title. Walker is seemingly already looking forward, as a sequence of reflective Mar. 5-6, 2023, posts on his Instagram suggest.

Despite an apparently improved training regimen, Walker couldn’t channel his preparation into a victory at the AC. However, rather than dwell on what went wrong, the athlete seemed to focus on the positives first and foremost. After all, a loss doesn’t have to sting for long.

For an elite athlete like Walker, it can and probably should be a useful learning experience.

“We came in better [than] the O [the 2022 Mr. Olympia], improved in all areas we wanted to improve upon,” Walker wrote. “I’m really happy with the package we brought, came up a little short, but you know how I do, when I lose, I only come back better.”

Some ensuing posts would see Walker drop random quotes about what’s next and his current mindset. He maintained that he’ll always prioritize his conditioning first and that he’s a “fighter.”

Eventually, Walker came to a point where he was ready to give credit where credit was due. First, to the Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) for, in Walker’s opinion, running the contest without a hitch. Second, in a display of sportsmanship, to Dauda: for breaking through in bodybuilding’s second-biggest competition.

“I want to give a huge shoutout to the [Arnold Sports Festival] putting on an amazing show!” Walker wrote. “You guys killed it! Awesome production and everything was run smoothly … Huge shoutout to [Samson Dauda] for coming in guns blazing and taking the title win! It was a close battle but it was a well-deserved win! Samson is an awesome guy and I’m incredibly happy for him!

Appropriately, with Walker likely only aiming at big fish moving forward in his professional career, he ended his line of reflections in an expected place. Next in his crosshairs is the 2023 Mr. Olympia. After his recent spate of podium results, he’ll once again be a likely top contender for the biggest title in the sport.

“Time to go back to work! Olympia is only around the corner!”

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It’d be hard to top the weekend of March 2-5, 2023 for Victoria Long. While the strongwoman captured her second consecutive Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASC) title in Columbus, OH, she notched a remarkable feat in the process. On the second day of competition, Long set a new World Record by completing an Elephant Bar Deadlift of 295.2 kilograms (651 pounds). It was quite the way to put a cherry on top of a fruitful performance.

The Elephant Bar deadlift was introduced by Rogue Fitness and made its debut during the 2016 ASC, though it didn’t have a record among strongwomen competitors until 2020. An Elephant Bar is a specialized barbell manufactured by Rogue Fitness. The 10-foot length is significantly longer than a traditional barbell, which allows the bar to bend as an athlete pulls through the range of motion. The extended distance also adds “whip” to the lockout position as the weights rebound slightly from momentum. Overall, this combination makes the lift uniquely challenging compared to other deadlift variations.

A little later in the competition, 10th-place ASC finisher Tamara Walcott would match Long’s mark by pulling identical weight. During the 2022 Rogue Record Breakers, Walcott had previously set the Elephant Bar Deadlift record with a pull of 290.7 kilograms (641 pounds) at the 2022 ASC. The athlete has now added 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds) to her all-time best number. Both competitors utilized lifting belts for support. Long applied lifting straps, which are in abidance with Strongwoman rules, to assist with the milestone.

Notably, Walcott opted not to use any grip support, likely owing to her experience as a competitive powerlifter where straps are not permitted. However, fans and commentators were notably surprised by Walcott’s significant struggle to achieve a decisive lockout compared to Long’s apparent ease with the record lift. Nonetheless, for Long and Walcott to put on a show with this variation of a barbell remains impressive.

On a wide-spanning competitive level, Long’s victory and record-setting performance are nothing new for the strongwoman superstar. According to Strongman Archives, the athlete has only ever fallen short of a win once in six career contests — her competitive debut at the 2019 World’s Strongest Woman (WSW) contest. Ever since, Long has maintained a spotless resume including two America’s Strongest Woman titles (2021, 2022), the 2022 Shaw Classic championship, and now two consecutive ASC titles.

As for Walcott, after a disappointing competitive strongwoman debut, matching the Elephant Bar Deadlift record was likely a welcome way to finish. Transitioning from powerlifting to strongwoman and vice versa can be challenging for athletes. For Walcott to find a way to maximize her initial appearance could speak volumes of massive improvements should she continue in strongwoman competitions. For additional context on prowess in her first professional strength sport, according to Open Powerlifting, Walcott has not lost a powerlifting competition since October 2019.

Long may have enjoyed the victory en route to her second title win. To notch a World Record in a prestigious contest is not insignificant and speaks to the growing power of one of the most formidable women competitors in strength sports.

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There seems to be something magical about Kevin Faires when it comes to his unique grip strength and the famed Dinnie Stones. On Mar. 5, 2023, during the 2023 Rogue Record Breakers (RRB) contest, Faires broke the Dinnie Stone walk World Record when he carried them 31 feet, seven inches. The two Dinnie Stones have a cumulative weight of 734 pounds but, as added challenges to competitors, they are unevenly weighted by design and offer only thin metal rings to grip. The achievement shatters the previous record mark of 25 feet, eight inches which Faires himself set at the RRB one year ago, almost to the day.

The 2023 RRB competition was the final part of the annual Arnold Sports Festival (ASF), which also featured the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) and the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC). Faires was also not the only strongperson competitor to achieve a record milestone during its proceedings.

Faires appeared to use the updated rulebook of the RRB competition to his advantage. The athlete’s previous Dinnie Stone record was achieved using one uninterrupted walk. By contrast, the 2023 RRB afforded competitors leeway in that they could drop the stones one time during the event before regathering themselves and continuing the attempt. Faires dropped the Stones once after taking a single step beyond his previous mark before extending his place in the record books, picking them up and carrying them even farther.

For his remarkable Dinnie Stone efforts, Faires was awarded a lucrative $5,000 prize. Though, just erasing and rewriting his name in the record books was probably worth the achievement alone.

Regarding recent accomplishments, Faires can add his new Dinnie Stone walk to an impressive ledger. During the 2022 Strongman Rogue Invitational, the athlete broke the Thor’s Hammer Deadlift World Record when he pulled the titular implement of 147.4 kilograms (325 pounds). Such a lift surpassed former 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis, who pulled 136.3 kilograms (300 pounds) during a 2021 Rogue Invitational victory.

On a grander scale, Faires’ most notable contest result might be his third-place finish during the 2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals. According to Strongman Archives, while it’s been a while since the athlete last recorded a victory (March 2017), Faires does have six top-five finishes in his last eight competitions dating back to June 2021.

A common saying some people might hear when they get flustered in life is to “get a grip.” While not outright confirmed, after his latest Dinnie Stone display of greatness, it’s apparent this hasn’t been an issue for Faires for a long time.

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On Sunday, March 5, 2023, the final day of the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH, strength athletes competed in the Rogue Record Breakers series after the Arnold Strongman Classic concluded the day prior. The final competition focused solely on breaking records in specialized events rather than simply earning points to rise above fellow athletes.

In its first appearance at a Rogue Record Breakers event, Trey Mitchell set the Stone Over Bar record with a dominant five-rep performance. Competitors had two minutes to lift a 460-pound (209-kilogram) stone without the assistance of “tacky” for improved grip. Arnold Strongman Classic winner Mitchell Hooper, who attempted the Stone Over Bar prior to Mitchell, achieved a single repetition.

Mitchell’s record-setting performance earned him a $5,000 prize — his second bonus award of the day after breaking his own Forward Hold record from 2022. During the Forward Hold, Mitchell, again, beat Hooper’s performance in the same event.

Trey Mitchell’s record-setting feats of strength wrap up an otherwise successful weekend for the two-time Shaw Classic winner (2021, 2022). Mitchell placed 4th in the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic, an improvement from his 7th place achievement in the 2022 edition of the contest.

On the first day of the Arnold Strongman Classic, Mitchell won the Austrian Oak Log Lift event. Mitchell displayed phenomenal overhead pressing powering by hoisting the 195-kilogram (430-pound) log for four repetitions. In a possible coincidence, Hooper once again placed just behind Mitchell in the log lift event by completing only three repetitions with the same weight.

Whether the recurring pattern of besting Hooper was chance or a potential foreshadowing of the coming competitive season, it’s clear that Trey Mitchell appears to be headed into the 2023 strongman season ready to continue a powerful output.

Re-Watch the Action

It’s not too late to re-watch the competitors in action. To watch the strongman competitions, head to Rogue Fitness’ YouTube channel. For the bodybuilding events in the Arnold Classic, fans can visit FanMio to purchase the pay-per-view for $59.99. It can be played on any Apple device, as well as on an Android TV, Google TV, and Amazon’s Fire TV.

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Kamal Elgargni is one of the headline competitors at the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC). The Columbus, OH, contest will see Elgargni try to topple Men’s Open mountains like Nick Walker and Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay. However, when the dust settles on the AC for this 212 third-place finisher at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, there’s still an entire 2023 competitive season to run through. Elgargni is already thinking ahead.

On Feb. 28, 2023, Elgargni was a guest on the Muscular Development podcast with Ron Harris. The conversation saw the former 212 Olympia champion (2019) discuss his bodybuilding ambitions for 2023. In the process, Elgargni revealed that he isn’t ruling out the upcoming 2023 Masters Olympia later this summer. The contest is scheduled for Aug. 26-27, 2023, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. With the competition returning for the first time in 11 years, this would be Elgargni’s first appearance.

At 51 years old, Elgargni is eligible for both the Men’s Open and 212 divisions at the 2023 Masters Olympia. (Note: Athletes must be at least 45 to compete under both classifications). At the time of this writing, Elgargni maintains he will compete in the Men’s Open to stay relatively consistent with his training and nutrition.

What’s more, Elgargni was frank about why he’d even consider competing at the Masters Olympia: he expects the prize money to be enticing. (Note: The show’s organizers have revealed that the overall prize purse is $229,000.)

“You never know what’s going to happen down the road but, yes, it is a good title [the 2023 Masters Olympia],” Elgagrni said. “We don’t hear much about it at the moment. We don’t know what the prize money is. I hope they do something good that makes people [want to compete]. At the end of the day, it’s a business. It’s work. It’d be silly if you’re spending more than what you’re getting. It’s a good title, but it should still be a decent amount of prize money.”

As for what else lies ahead this year, Elgargni is ruling out featuring in the Men’s Open at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. Because of his perception that the judges favor size, he will stick to a 212 pursuit at the flagship competition instead. Then, after finishing up his 2023 AC appearance, the Tampa Bay, FL, resident plans to feature at the next Tampa Pro and potentially set his sights on the Masters Olympia.

Across the board, the athlete’s rationale was rather simple:

“I would love to do Tampa [Pro] again because I live in Tampa [Bay],” Elgargni said. “I would love to do it and maybe win it. To do the Olympia [Men’s] Open, no. No, no, no. I’m not thinking about the Olympia Open because the judges are not going to judge small, young, whatever they call me in the 212. Then, they’re going to judge mass monsters. If the way they judging changes, maybe you give it a try but I don’t think so. At the moment, I’ll do the Arnold [Classic], maybe the Tampa Pro in the Men’s Open, and then the Masters Olympia. That’s it. If everything goes well, I’ve done what I have to do.”

It’s been a little while since Elgargni stood at the top of any Olympia podium. In the event of a fruitful 2023, the superstar could find himself standing on two iterations of the podium.

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The Arnold Classic is one of the most notable competitions on the bodybuilding calendar. Held annually for more than 30 years, it takes its name from event co-founder and undoubtedly the most popular bodybuilder of all time — Arnold Schwarzenegger.

While the Men’s Open division is often considered the primary bodybuilding event, multiple divisions have been added over the years. Ranging from Men’s Physique to Women’s Wellness, top-level competitors make the Arnold Classic a high priority in their competitive season.

The 2023 contest is drawing even more excitement in the Men’s Open division after promoters increased the prize money awarded, up 50% from the previous year. The champion is now set to bring home $300,000 along with one of the most prestigious titles in the sport.

How to Watch The Arnold Classic

It’s not too late to tune in and watch the competitors on stage. Fans can visit FanMio to purchase the pay-per-view for $59.99. It can be played on any Apple device, as well as on an Android TV, Google TV, and Amazon’s Fire TV.

Pre-judging and Finals for each division are distributed across the afternoons and evenings of Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4.

2023 Arnold Classic Results

Here are the results from this year’s Arnold Classic contest.

• Men’s Open
• Classic Physique
• Fitness
• Wellness
• Men’s Physique
• Bikini

Men’s Open Arnold Classic

The Men’s Open division is scheduled for pre-judging from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. EST, Friday, March 3. The Finals are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST, Saturday, March 4. Results will be updated as they become available.

2023 Arnold Classic Competitors

• Nick Walker
• Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
• Andrew Jacked
• Shaun Clarida
• William Bonac
• Kamal Elgargni
• Samson Dauda
• Akim Williams
• Patrick Moore
• Justin Rodriguez

Classic Physique

The Classic Physique division is scheduled to begin pre-judging at 12:30 p.m. EST and scheduled to conclude Finals at 9:30 p.m. EST. Results will be updated as they become available.

2023 Arnold Classic Classic Physique Competitors

• Jason Brown
• Alex Cambronero
• Junior Javorski
• Courage Opara
• Urs Kalecinski
• Ramon Rocha Queiroz
• Mike Sommerfeld

The competitive field included 2020 Arnold Classic winner Alex Cambronero, as well as 2022 Classic Physique Olympia finalists Ramon Rocha Quiroz, Urs Kalecinski, and Mike Sommerfeld (who finished runner-up, thirs, and fifth, respectively).

Fitness

The Fitness division is scheduled to begin pre-judging at 12:30 p.m. EST and scheduled to conclude Finals at 9:30 p.m. EST. Results will be updated as they become available.

2023 Arnold Classic Fitness Competitors

• Ariel Khadr (2022 champion)
• Jaclyn Baker
• Tiffany Chandler
• Oksana Grishina
• Allison Kramer
• Michelle Fredua-Mensah
• Minna Pajulahti
• Terra Plum
• Kristin Pope
• Tamara Vahn

Competitors put on an impressive display of gymnastic agility, power, and strength as defending Arnold Fitness champion Ariel Khadr aimed to retain her title. After individual routines were presented, fans were left awaiting the judges scores.

Wellness

The Wellness division is scheduled to begin pre-judging at 12:30 p.m. EST and scheduled to conclude Finals at 9:30 p.m. EST. Results will be updated as they become available.

2023 Arnold Classic Wellness Competitors

• Isabelle Nunes (2022 champion)
• Marissa Andrews
• Sunny Andrews
• Angela Borges
• Amanda Burnett
• Rayane Fogel
• Kassandra Gillis
• Andrea Hrenko

Men’s Physique

The Classic Physique division is scheduled to begin pre-judging at 12:30 p.m. EST and is scheduled to conclude Finals at 9 p.m. EST. Results will be updated as they become available.

2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Competitors

• Erin Banks (2022 champion)
• Ali Bilal
• Vitor Chaves
• Carlos DeOliveira
• Juan Manuel Gomez
• Emmanuel Hunter
• Youcef Djoudi
• Diogo Montenegro
• Jahvair Mullings
• Edvan Ferriera Palmeira
• Antoine Weatherspoon

Bikini

The Classic Physique division is scheduled to begin pre-judging at 12:30 p.m. EST and is scheduled to conclude Finals at 9 p.m. EST. Results will be updated as they become available.

2023 Arnold Classic Bikini Competitors

• Lauralie Chapados (2022 champion)
• Romina Basualdo
• Maureen Blanquisco 
• Jennifer Dorie
• Ivanna Escandar
• Eli Fernandez
• Alessia Fachin
• Phoebe Hagan
• Ashley Kaltwasser
• Ukachi Onyejiaka
• India Paulino

The Arnold Classic Weekend Continues

For many fans, bodybuilding competitions are the highlight of the Arnold Sports Festival weekend. However, the Arnold Strongman Classic is also taking place with five events across two days and a slew of champions in the mix to earn another strength sport title.

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In 2022, powerlifter Amanda Lawrence (84KG) captured her third International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Championship in the last four years. The athlete won Best Overall Lifter at the 2022 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals. She even notched a personal record (PR) or two in training, including a raw 249.9-kilogram (551-pound) paused deadlift PR in August 2022. In a new competitive season, it looks like Lawrence is ready to hit the ground … lifting.

During a training session on Mar. 2, 2023, Lawrence shared an Instagram video of herself capturing a raw 259-kilogram (573-pound) deadlift. According to the IPF database, the pull is just half a kilogram (1.3 pounds) off of Lawrence’s World Record of 260.5 kilograms (574.3 pounds) from the 2021 IPF World Raw Classic Powerlifting Championships. Lawrence’s deadlift does not come without a struggle, though she held the locked out position for several full seconds.

This performance could tease a potentially successful attempt at surpassing her record in the near future. Lawrence wore just a lifting belt for support. Later in the clip, the competitor is also seen completing a five-rep set with 239.9 kilograms (529 pounds) while wearing a belt and lifting straps.

Lawrence’s latest deadlift display is connected to her ongoing preparation for the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. That contest is scheduled for Mar. 25, 2023, in Sheffield, England. It will be Lawrence’s first competitive appearance of the 2023 powerlifting season and her first since successfully defending her IPF World title in South Africa in early June 2022.

Dating back to June 2019, Lawrence has had a spotless competitive record. Between some simultaneous Junior and Open appearances, the powerlifter has won eight straight contests in the 84-kilogram division, including her three IPF World titles. She has also captured three USA Powerlifting (USAPL) National titles, with two coming as a Junior and Open competitor in 2019. The athlete won the Open USAPL National Championship in 2021.

As Lawrence prepares for the 2023 Sheffield Championships, here’s an overview of her all-time raw competition bests:

Amanda Lawrence | All-Time Raw Competition Bests

• Squat — 255.9 kilograms (564.3 pounds)
• Bench Press — 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
• Deadlift — 260.5 kilograms (574.3 pounds)
• Total — 645.9 kilograms (1,424.4 pounds)

According to Open Powerlifting, Lawrence’s top squat of 255.9 kilograms (564.3 pounds) is the second heaviest all-time in her division. Only Samantha Rice has a heavier squat of 257.5 kilograms (567.7 pounds) from the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Pro Raw Championships. In addition, her raw total of 645.9 kilograms (1,424.4 pounds) is the third-heaviest ever. Only Rice (687.4 kilograms/1,515.6 pounds) and Chakera Ingram (671 kilograms/1,479.3 pounds) have higher raw totals.

Lawrence will be joined by Jessica Buettner — the two-time reigning IPF World Champion in the 76-kilogram division — at the 2023 Sheffield Championships. While Buettner competed in the 84-kilogram category at her last contest, she will revert back to her usual 76-kilogram class.

Once Lawrence has concluded her appearance at the 2023 Sheffield Championships, she will likely turn her attention to the 2023 IPF Worlds. Those will take place on Jun 11-18, 2023, in Valletta, Malta. Should Lawrence emerge victorious, the athlete will have completed a consecutive “three-peat” and notched her fourth IPF title in half a decade. It’d be a fitting accomplishment for one of powerlifting’s biggest stars.

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Things I’m Up to and Interested In

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Interesting blog: On pausing alcohol.

I would try this: Wine mixed with milk.

Weird: AI forms images after reading brain scans (supposedly).

Fascinating hypothesis: Have male testoterone levels dropped because we’ve stopped doing physical labor?

Question I’m Asking

What does everyone agree with that you don’t?

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• Easy hamburger soup.
• Crispy air fryer sweet potato fries. Try dipped in PK Chipotle Lime mayo.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Feb 25 – Mar 3)

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Comment of the Week

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-Interesting.

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The 21st annual Arnold Strongman Classic takes place March 3-4, 2023. Ten top-level competitors filled the ranks in both the strongman and strongwoman classes, with world champions and record-breakers among them.

Below you’ll find coverage of the event, which Breaking Muscle will update in real-time. We’ll cover both the Strongman and Strongwoman results, taking place in Columbus, OH.

2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Day One

The first day of competition kicked off with the massive Wheel of Pain, inspired by the torturous device that build Conan’s fictional strength and physique. Competitors had a 60-second time limit to carry the massively weighted bar along a fixed track for maximum distance.

The final event of the day is a specialized log lift. Competitors has 90 seconds to achieve as many repetitions as possible with either 195 kilograms (430 pounds) or 175 kilograms (386 pounds). Points are adjusted in favor of the heavier weight, though some competitors may strategically use the lighter implement to yield more overall repetitions.

Women’s Wheel of Pain Results

Men’s Wheel of Pain Results

1. Mateusz Kieliszkowski —30.68 meters
2. Trey Mitchell — 29.57 meters
3. Mitchell Hooper — 28.65 meters
4. Pavlo Nakonechnyy — 28.02 meters
5. Tom Stoltman — 27.94 meters
6. Luke Stoltman — 25.07 meters
7. Tom Evans —24.61 meters
8. Kevin Faires — 23.44 meters
9. Rob Kearney — 21.31 meters
10. Bobby Thompson — 18.11 meters

Women’s Austrian Oak Log Press Results

Men’s Austrian Oak Log Press Results

2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Roster | Men

• Tom Stoltman (United Kingdom)
• Mitchell Hooper (Canada)
• Trey Mitchell (United States)
• Mateusz Kieliszkowski (Poland)
• Pavlo Nakonechnyy (Ukraine)
• Luke Stoltman (United Kingdom)
• Rob Kearney (United States)
• Kevin Faires (United States)
• Tom Evans (United States)
• Bobby Thompson (United States)

2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Roster | Women

• Tamara Walcott (United States)
• Andrea Thompson (United Kingdom)
• Olga Liashchuk (Ukraine)
• Inez Carrasquillo (United States)
• Melissa Peacock (Canada)
• Hannah Linzay (United States)
• Rebecca Roberts (United Kingdom)
• Victoria Long (United States)
• Samantha Belliveau (Canada)
• Donna Moore (United Kingdom)

2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Events

Here’s the complete event schedule for both days of the competition.

Day One

• Wheel of Pain
• Austrian Oak Log Press

Day Two

• Elephant Bar Deadlift
• Unspunnen Stone Throw
• Frame Carry

How Strongman is Scored

Scoring points in competitive strongman events relates to the overall field of competitors. First place can earn as many points as there are competitors, and points descend accordingly.

For example, with 10 competitors in total, first place earns 10 points; second place receives nine; third receives eight; and so on.

In the event of any tied scores, points are split evenly. If two athletes tie for a position, add up the respective placing points and divide by two. For example, if two athletes tie for second place, they would each earn 8.5 points (nine [second place] plus eight [third place] divided by two).

2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Day Two

The contest will continue Saturday, March 4. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Women’s Elephant Bar Deadlift Results

Men’s Elephant Bar Deadlift Results

Women’s Unspunnen Stone Throw Results

Men’s Unspunnen Stone Throw Results

Women’s Frame Carry Results

Men’s Frame Carry Results

Watch More as The Contest Continues

After one day of intense competition, the elite athletes will have less than a day’s rest before returning for more bone-stressing, mind-bending feats of strength.

It’s not too late to tune in and watch the competitors in action. To watch the strongman competitions, head to Rogue Fitness’ YouTube channel. For the bodybuilding events, fans can visit FanMio to purchase the pay-per-view for $59.99. It can be played on any Apple device, as well as on an Android TV, Google TV, and Amazon’s Fire TV.

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