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barbend.com | Phil Blechman
2025 Strongman Champions League Serbia ResultsLast updated on June 2nd, 2025 The 2025 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Serbia contest occurred in Zrenjanin, Serbia, on May 24, 2025. The competition featured 12 athletes representing 11 countries. Albin Hasanović represented the host country. After five events — Truck Pull, Viking Press, Farmer’s Walk, Car Deadlift, and Loading Race — Evans Nana Aryee stood atop the podium tied on points with runner-up Aivars Šmaukstelis.
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3 weeks ago |
barbend.com | Phil Blechman
2025 Armory City Cup Strongman ResultsNine Russian athletes battled in five events. Last updated on June 2nd, 2025 The 2025 Armory City Cup contest occurred on May 24, 2025, in Tula, Russia. The competition featured nine of its countrymen clashing through five events: Dumbbell Medley, Sandbag Toss, Log Lift, Yoke & Farmer’s Carry Medley, and the Max Deadlift. Valentin Akimov scored the overall gold with 39.5 of a possible 45 points.
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The 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships took place in Drammen, Norway, from May 17-25, 2025. The competition featured raw and equipped powerlifting for each IPF weight class in men’s and women’s divisions. Looking to connect with fellow fitness lovers like you? Head over to the BarBend Community Forum to ask questions, share advice, and talk all things training.
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Rayno Nel of South Africa is the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). Nel entered as a WSM rookie and left with a legacy. Rayno Nel — 47 pointsTom Stoltman — 46.5 pointsMitchell Hooper — 43.5 points[Stay Tuned: 2025 World’s Strongest Man Live Results & Leaderboard]Looking to connect with fellow fitness lovers like you? Head over to the BarBend Community Forum to ask questions, share advice, and talk all things training. In hindsight, Nel’s journey to the history books isn’t surprising.
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barbend.com | Phil Blechman
The 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Finals came down to the Atlas Stones. The podium was determined entering the event — Rayno Nel, Mitchell Hooper, and defending WSM champion Tom Stoltman would stand next to each other during the award ceremony. The question was who would stand where. The Atlas Stone event featured five stones weighing 140 to 210 kilograms. The athlete who loaded all five stones in the fastest time won.
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