Arnold Strongwoman Classic
Tournament information
LocationGreater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
Month playedMarch
Established2017 (2017)
FormatMulti-event competition
Current champion
United States Victoria Long

The Arnold Strongwoman Classic (previously known as: Arnold Pro Strongwoman) is an annual competition featuring Strongwomen athletes from around the world, determining who is the Strongest woman in the World.[1] It was created by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Lorimer and Terry Todd in 2002 initially for men,[2] and extended by Jan Todd for women in 2017[3] as an offshoot of the Arnold Sports Festival. The competition takes place annually in Columbus, Ohio.

In 2023, the competition was officially renamed the "Arnold Strongwoman Classic"[4] in parallel to its male counterpart, the Arnold Strongman Classic.

Competition format

A total of 6 events are held throughout two consecutive days to test the strength of the contestants. Each event will grant points in a system where the event winner scores the maximum points allowed (10), followed by the runner up getting 1 point less, the second runner up getting 2 points less, and so on. At the end of all the events, the contestant who earns the most number of points across all 6 events is declared the winner.

Regular events

  1. Elephant Bar Deadlift - Contestants are required to lift a specially designed extra whipping elongated bar with Arnold Schwarzenegger inscribed weight plates from a standard 9" height. The apparatus was designed and manufactured by Rogue Fitness USA.
  2. Timber carry - Contestants have to lift heavy barn timbers bolted together and travel up an inclined ramp. The event is also known as 'Frame Carry'.
  3. American Oak - A unique log where the athletes have to press for the maximum number of reps.
  4. Axle press - Contestants must lift the unique fat grip barbell attached to the Apollon wheels from the floor to overhead as many times as possible within a time frame.
  5. Dumbbell press - Lifting the classic heavy "Circus" dumbbell. The basic rule is to use one hand at a time and lift the dumbbell overhead for many reps as possible.
  6. Stone to Shoulder and Steinstossen - Contestants have to either hoist a stone to their shoulder for many reps as possible or throw the Unspunnen Stone overhead for the furthermost distance.[5]
  7. Bag over Bar - Contestants have to throw sandbags from 'a duck walk to an over head position' over a 12 ft bar.
  8. Conan's Wheel of Pain - The event replicated the legendary grain mill from Conan the Barbarian (1982) where the contestants have to push the enormous contraption around in a circle for the maximum distance within 90 seconds.[6]

Winners

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location
2023 [7]United States Victoria LongUnited Kingdom Rebecca RobertsUnited Kingdom Andrea ThompsonUnited States Columbus, Ohio
2022 [8]United States Victoria LongUnited Kingdom Andrea ThompsonUnited States Hannah LinzayUnited States Columbus, Ohio
2021
The competition was not held due to COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 [9]Ukraine Olga LiashchukUnited States Danielle VajiUnited States Jessica FithenUnited States Columbus, Ohio
2019 [10]Ukraine Olga LiashchukUnited Kingdom Donna MooreUnited Kingdom Andrea ThompsonUnited States Columbus, Ohio
2018 [11]United Kingdom Donna MooreUnited States Liefia IngallsUnited States Kristin RhodesUnited States Columbus, Ohio
2017 [12]United States Liefia IngallsUnited States Kaitlin BurgessUnited States Julie RaderUnited States Columbus, Ohio

Champions breakdown

Name Nat. Wins
Olga Liashchuk Ukraine 2
Victoria Long United States 2
Donna Moore United Kingdom 1
Liefia Ingalls United States 1

References

  1. ↑ "2023 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic". Chris Colucci for Breakingmuscle.com. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  2. ↑ "Which Event Really Finds The World's Top Strongman?". Christo Bland for Barbend.com. 6 February 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  3. ↑ "Pro Strongwoman". Arnoldsports.com. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  4. ↑ "2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic Results". Vedad Tabakovic & Tom Miller for Fitnessvolt.com. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "The Unspunnen Stone". Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  6. ↑ Peter Herguth (17 July 2015). "Conan's Wheel: The Wheel of Pain". Startingstrongman.com. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  7. ↑ "2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic". Strongman Archives. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "2022 Arnold Pro Strongwoman". Strongman Archives. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  9. ↑ "2020 Arnold Pro Strongwoman". Strongman Archives. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  10. ↑ "2019 Arnold Pro Strongwoman". Strongman Archives. 2 March 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  11. ↑ "2018 Arnold Pro Strongwoman". Strongman Archives. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  12. ↑ "2017 Arnold Pro Strongwoman". Strongman Archives. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
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