2023 Arnold Strongman Classic

The 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic was the 21st Arnold Strongman Classic competition which took place in Columbus, Ohio from 3-4 March 2023 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center
The top 2 finishers from the previous years competition Martins Licis and Oleksii Novikov did not take part in this years edition of the event and this was Mateus Kieliszkowski's first event in 17 months due to recovering from injuries. Mitchell Hooper won the event on his debut becoming only the fourth man to do so after Mark Henry, Zydrunas Savickas and Vytautas Lalas.

Event results

Event 1: Wheel of Pain

Weight: for max distance.Time Limit: 60 seconds.

Event 2: Austrian Oak

Weight: Heavy log. Light log. For max repetitions.Time Limit: 90 SecondsNotes: Repetitions on the heavy log gained more points than repetitions on the light log.

Event 3: Elephant Bar Deadlift

Time Limit: 60 seconds per liftNotes: 3 lifts per athlete, weights to be submitted before each round.

Event 4: Steinstossen Stone Throw

Weight:.Notes: 3 attempts per athlete, furthest distance taken.

Event 5: Timber Carry

Weight: along a inclined ramp for the fastest time to finish or else greatest distance.Time Limit: 30 seconds.Notes: Raw/ no straps allowed. Timber may be dropped and picked up.