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The 2022 Shaw Classic, taking place on the weekend of Aug. 13-14 in Loveland, CO, is in the history books, and the champion is again Trey Mitchell. Mitchell and promoter Brian Shaw went head-to-head in the final event for the second straight year, and the strongman from Texas came through. Shaw finished second, and Canada’s Mitchell Hooper ranked third. The final standings are below:
2022 Shaw Classic Results
Trey Mitchell — 100.5 points
Brian Shaw — 99.5 points
Mitchell Hooper — 95 points
Oleksii Novikov — 79 points
Maxime Boudreault — 69.5 points
Kevin Faires — 68 points
Aivars Smaukstelis — 67 points
Evan Singleton — 60.5 points
Konstantine Janashia — 52 points
Žydr?nas Savickas — 48.5 points
Bobby Thompson — 42 points (withdrew)
Gabriel Peña — 39 points
Gabriel Rheaume — 36.5 points
Jerry Pritchett — 28 points
Luke Stoltman — One point (withdrew)
Check out the recaps for each of the eight events below.
[Related: George Sulaiman Victorious at 2022 Strongman Champions League Portugal]
Hummer Tire Deadlift
The opening event of the competition was a former Arnold Strongman Classic event, the Hummer Tire Deadlift. This was a max event, and 2020 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Oleksii Novikov maxed out at 549 kilograms (1,210 pounds) to win the event and set a new world record. Texas’ Gabriel Peña came in second with 522 kilograms. They were the only two strongmen to break the 500-kilogram mark. 2021 Shaw Classic champion Trey Mitchell came close with 499 kilograms and took third place as a result.
Oleksii Novikov — 549 kilograms
Gabriel Peña — 522 kilograms
Trey Mitchell — 499 kilograms
Mitchell Hooper — 476 kilograms
Bobby Thompson — 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
Konstantine Janashia — 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
Brain Shaw— 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
Kevin Faires — 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
Evan Singleton — 408 kilograms
Aivars Smaukstelis — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Gabriel Rheaume — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Žydr?nas Savickas — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Jerry Pritchett — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Maxime Boudreault — No Lift
Luke Stoltman — No Lift
Bag Over Bar
The second event was a bag toss. Athletes had to toss eight bags, weighing 22 to 29 kilograms, over a 15-foot bar. In the event of a tie, the man who tossed the bags over in the fastest time ranked higher. The only times announced on the stream were those of winner Trey Mitchell and Brian Shaw — the only two men to finish all eight bags. The others were scored accordingly, and their placings were as follows:
Trey Mitchell — Eight bags in 47.4 seconds
Brian Shaw — Eight bags in 51.12 seconds
Maxime Boudreault — Seven bags
Aivars Smaukstelis — Six bags
Oleksii Novikov — Six bags
Bobby Thompson — Six bags
Konstantine Janashia — Six bags
Evan Singleton — Five bags
Mitchell Hooper — Five bags
Gabriel Peña — Four bags
Žydr?nas Savickas — Three bags
Jerry Pritchett — Three bags
Kevin Faires — Two bags
Gabriel Rheaume — Two bags
Luke Stoltman — Two bags
Super Yoke
Before this event, Luke Stoltman withdrew from the contest. The yoke for the third event of Day One weighed 506 kilograms (1,117 pounds). The strongmen had to carry it 60 feet in the fastest time possible. Athletes that weren’t able to finish were scored based on distance.
Hooper dominated this event by completing the course in just over 11 seconds. His stride was fast and consistent from start to finish. He appeared to suffer a leg injury but took first place by four seconds over Janashia. Novikov finished third. Rheaume and Peña failed to complete the course, but they were credited for distance and scored accordingly. Their distances weren’t announced on the stream.
Mitchell Hooper — 11.06 seconds
Konstantine Janashia — 15.67 seconds
Oleksii Novikov — 16.49 seconds
Trey Mitchell — 17.07 seconds
Evan Singleton — 17.59 seconds
Brian Shaw — 18.56 seconds
Bobby Thompson — 18.59 seconds
Aivars Smaukstelis — 22.4 seconds
Kevin Faires — 22.7 seconds
Žydr?nas Savickas — 27.1 seconds
Jerry Pritchett — 27.2 seconds
Maxime Boudreault — 43.21 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume — Did Not Finish
Gabriel Peña — Did Not Finish
Circus Dumbbell for Reps
The task was simple: lift the 110 kilograms (242 pounds) circus dumbbell up to the shoulder and overhead to a lockout. When the judge gives the signal, the athlete can drop the weight and go again. The most reps in 75 seconds determined the winner.
Novikov is a specialist in this movement, and he proved it by winning the event with eight reps to his credit. Announcer Matt Iseman reported to the crowd that Novikov’s performance resulted in his second world record of the day. Mitchell came in second with six reps. Hooper came in third place with five reps. It’s worth noting that Peña, Pritchett, and Savickas all waived their attempts for this event.
Oleksii Novikov — eight reps
Trey Mitchell — six reps
Mitchell Hooper — five reps (T-third)
Brian Shaw — five reps (T-third)
Bobby Thompson — five reps (T-third)
Evan Singleton — four reps (T-sixth)
Aivars Smaukstelis — three reps (T-seventh)
Gabriel Rheaume — three reps (T-seventh)
Kevin Faires — two reps (T-ninth)
Maxime Boudreault — two reps (T-ninth)
Konstantine Janashia — zero reps
Gabriel Peña — Did Not Attempt
Žydr?nas Savickas — Did Not Attempt
Jerry Pritchett — Did Not Attempt
Log Press Medley
Day Two began with a pressing event. This was a unique version of the Log Press. The lifters chose the weight they lifted of 172, 186, and 200 kilograms (380, 410, and 440 pounds). They could perform as many reps as possible within the 90-second time limit. However, weight trumped reps. So, one man could press 200 kilograms for two reps while another could perform 186 kilograms for four reps. The man with the 200 kilograms ranked higher.
Out of the first 10 men to compete, only Boudreault of Canada completed the 186-kilogram log for a rep. Thompson came close to pressing the 200-kilogram log but could not sustain the lockout. He also suffered a hamstring injury and had to withdraw from the competition. Hooper made a valiant effort but was unable to finish the lift. His best effort was 186 kilograms for a single.
Mitchell was the first to press the heaviest log and did it for a double. Novikov played to strategy and pressed 186 kilograms for one rep to tie for third and stay in the hunt while preserving energy. The 2021 champion took the win in the first event on Day Two.
Trey Mitchell — 200 kilograms for two reps
Brian Shaw — 186 kilograms for two reps
Oleksii Novikov — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Maxime Boudreault — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Mitchell Hooper — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Kevin Faires — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Aivars Šmaukstelis — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Žydr?nas Savickas — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Bobby Thompson — No Lift
Evan Singleton — No Lift
Gabriel Rheaume — No Lift
Konstantine Janashia — No Lift
Jerry Pritchett — No Lift
Gabriel Peña — No Lift
Medley
With Thompson out, only 13 athletes remained. This event features two implements: a 363-kilogram (800-pound) frame to be walked 60 feet and an arm-over-arm pull with 318 kilograms (700 pounds. They had 75 seconds to complete both. If the athlete could not finish, the height of the pull or distance for the carry determined the order of finish.
The two overall leaders were the bottom two in this event. Novikov was unable to complete the carry and ranked last. Mitchell finished second to last as he made it to the arm-over-arm but was last out of those that did. Boudreault blitzed through the event, finishing in 24.29 seconds. Americans Evan Singleton and Kevin Faires finished in the top three and were the only other athletes to finish in less than 30 seconds. The order of finish is below, but the distances or heights of those that didn’t complete the event weren’t announced.
Maxime Boudreault — 24.29 seconds
Evan Singleton — 26.32 seconds
Kevin Faires — 27.65 seconds
Brian Shaw — 30.62 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume — 37 seconds
Mitchell Hooper — 39.68 seconds
Konstantine Janashia — 44.3 seconds
Jerry Pritchett — Did Not Finish
Žydr?nas Savickas — Did Not Finish
Aivars Smaukstelis —Did Not Finish
Gabriel Peña — Did Not Finish
Trey Mitchell — Did Not Finish Did Not Finish
Oleksii Novikov — Did Not Finish
Car Leg Press
The penultimate event features the lift that has been the topic of conversation with fans leading up to the competition — the Car Leg Press. The weight of the car and sled totaled 839 kilograms (1,850 pounds). The athletes performed as many reps as possible to failure within 90 seconds.
Hooper surprised the crowd with seven reps. Then the namesake athlete stepped up. Shaw got eight reps and stopped with plenty left in the tank to take the lead in the event. Boudreault went last but developed a cramp before the whistle blew to begin. After a few minutes, the officials allowed him to return. He completed two reps. Shaw won the event, with Hooper and Mitchell rounding out the top three. Peña skipped the event.
Brian Shaw — eight reps
Mitchell Hooper — seven reps
Trey Mitchell — five reps
Žydr?nas Savickas — five reps (T-fourth)
Kevin Faires — four reps (T-fourth)
Aivars Šmaukstelis — three reps (T-sixth)
Evan Singleton — three reps (T-sixth)
Maxime Boudreault — two reps
Oleksii Novikov — one rep
Gabriel Rheaume — zero reps (T-10th)
Konstantine Janashia — zero reps (T-10th)
Jerry Pritchett — zero reps (T-10th)
Gabriel Peña — Did Not Attempt
Atlas Stones
The Atlas Stones was the final event to determine the 2022 champion; the first two previous champions were tied for the overall lead. The five stones weighed between 159 to 204 kilograms (350 to 450 pounds). This was a head-to-head event with the platforms lined up, so the competitors faced each other. The time limit was 60 seconds.
Before the final pairing between Shaw and Mitchell, only Hooper and Peña successfully lifted all five stones. Mitchell managed to load all five stones before Shaw to take the event win and his second straight Shaw Classic title. Not all times were announced. The standings below are how they were listed on the scoring:
Trey Mitchell — five in 25.0 seconds
Brian Shaw — five in 29.2 seconds
Mitchell Hooper — five in 35.1 seconds
Gabriel Peña — five 42.99 seconds
Maxime Boudreault — four in 17.3 seconds
Kevin Faires — four in 25.3 seconds
Konstantine Janashia — four in 27.1 seconds
Aivars Smaukstelis — four in 34.7 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume — four in 41.8 seconds
Jerry Pritchett — three stones
Žydr?nas Savickas — three stones
Oleksii Novikov — three stones
Evan Singleton — one stone
Featured image: @theshawclassic on Instagram
The 2022 Shaw Classic, taking place on the weekend of Aug. 13-14 in Loveland, CO, is in the history books, and the champion is again Trey Mitchell. Mitchell and promoter Brian Shaw went head-to-head in the final event for the second straight year, and the strongman from Texas came through. Shaw finished second, and Canada’s Mitchell Hooper ranked third. The final standings are below:
2022 Shaw Classic Results
[*]Trey Mitchell — 100.5 points
[*]Brian Shaw — 99.5 points
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 95 points
[*]Oleksii Novikov — 79 points
[*]Maxime Boudreault — 69.5 points
[*]Kevin Faires — 68 points
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — 67 points
[*]Evan Singleton — 60.5 points
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 52 points
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — 48.5 points
[*]Bobby Thompson — 42 points (withdrew)
[*]Gabriel Peña — 39 points
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — 36.5 points
[*]Jerry Pritchett — 28 points
[*]Luke Stoltman — One point (withdrew)
Check out the recaps for each of the eight events below.
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[Related: George Sulaiman Victorious at 2022 Strongman Champions League Portugal]
Hummer Tire Deadlift
The opening event of the competition was a former Arnold Strongman Classic event, the Hummer Tire Deadlift. This was a max event, and 2020 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Oleksii Novikov maxed out at 549 kilograms (1,210 pounds) to win the event and set a new world record. Texas’ Gabriel Peña came in second with 522 kilograms. They were the only two strongmen to break the 500-kilogram mark. 2021 Shaw Classic champion Trey Mitchell came close with 499 kilograms and took third place as a result.
[*]Oleksii Novikov — 549 kilograms
[*]Gabriel Peña — 522 kilograms
[*]Trey Mitchell — 499 kilograms
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 476 kilograms
[*]Bobby Thompson — 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
[*]Brain Shaw— 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
[*]Kevin Faires — 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
[*]Evan Singleton — 408 kilograms
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
[*]Jerry Pritchett — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
[*]Maxime Boudreault — No Lift
[*]Luke Stoltman — No Lift
Bag Over Bar
The second event was a bag toss. Athletes had to toss eight bags, weighing 22 to 29 kilograms, over a 15-foot bar. In the event of a tie, the man who tossed the bags over in the fastest time ranked higher. The only times announced on the stream were those of winner Trey Mitchell and Brian Shaw — the only two men to finish all eight bags. The others were scored accordingly, and their placings were as follows:
[*]Trey Mitchell — Eight bags in 47.4 seconds
[*]Brian Shaw — Eight bags in 51.12 seconds
[*]Maxime Boudreault — Seven bags
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — Six bags
[*]Oleksii Novikov — Six bags
[*]Bobby Thompson — Six bags
[*]Konstantine Janashia — Six bags
[*]Evan Singleton — Five bags
[*]Mitchell Hooper — Five bags
[*]Gabriel Peña — Four bags
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — Three bags
[*]Jerry Pritchett — Three bags
[*]Kevin Faires — Two bags
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — Two bags
[*]Luke Stoltman — Two bags
Super Yoke
Before this event, Luke Stoltman withdrew from the contest. The yoke for the third event of Day One weighed 506 kilograms (1,117 pounds). The strongmen had to carry it 60 feet in the fastest time possible. Athletes that weren’t able to finish were scored based on distance.
Hooper dominated this event by completing the course in just over 11 seconds. His stride was fast and consistent from start to finish. He appeared to suffer a leg injury but took first place by four seconds over Janashia. Novikov finished third. Rheaume and Peña failed to complete the course, but they were credited for distance and scored accordingly. Their distances weren’t announced on the stream.
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 11.06 seconds
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 15.67 seconds
[*]Oleksii Novikov — 16.49 seconds
[*]Trey Mitchell — 17.07 seconds
[*]Evan Singleton — 17.59 seconds
[*]Brian Shaw — 18.56 seconds
[*]Bobby Thompson — 18.59 seconds
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — 22.4 seconds
[*]Kevin Faires — 22.7 seconds
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — 27.1 seconds
[*]Jerry Pritchett — 27.2 seconds
[*]Maxime Boudreault — 43.21 seconds
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — Did Not Finish
[*]Gabriel Peña — Did Not Finish
Circus Dumbbell for Reps
The task was simple: lift the 110 kilograms (242 pounds) circus dumbbell up to the shoulder and overhead to a lockout. When the judge gives the signal, the athlete can drop the weight and go again. The most reps in 75 seconds determined the winner.
Novikov is a specialist in this movement, and he proved it by winning the event with eight reps to his credit. Announcer Matt Iseman reported to the crowd that Novikov’s performance resulted in his second world record of the day. Mitchell came in second with six reps. Hooper came in third place with five reps. It’s worth noting that Peña, Pritchett, and Savickas all waived their attempts for this event.
[*]Oleksii Novikov — eight reps
[*]Trey Mitchell — six reps
[*]Mitchell Hooper — five reps (T-third)
[*]Brian Shaw — five reps (T-third)
[*]Bobby Thompson — five reps (T-third)
[*]Evan Singleton — four reps (T-sixth)
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — three reps (T-seventh)
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — three reps (T-seventh)
[*]Kevin Faires — two reps (T-ninth)
[*]Maxime Boudreault — two reps (T-ninth)
[*]Konstantine Janashia — zero reps
[*]Gabriel Peña — Did Not Attempt
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — Did Not Attempt
[*]Jerry Pritchett — Did Not Attempt
Log Press Medley
Day Two began with a pressing event. This was a unique version of the Log Press. The lifters chose the weight they lifted of 172, 186, and 200 kilograms (380, 410, and 440 pounds). They could perform as many reps as possible within the 90-second time limit. However, weight trumped reps. So, one man could press 200 kilograms for two reps while another could perform 186 kilograms for four reps. The man with the 200 kilograms ranked higher.
Out of the first 10 men to compete, only Boudreault of Canada completed the 186-kilogram log for a rep. Thompson came close to pressing the 200-kilogram log but could not sustain the lockout. He also suffered a hamstring injury and had to withdraw from the competition. Hooper made a valiant effort but was unable to finish the lift. His best effort was 186 kilograms for a single.
Mitchell was the first to press the heaviest log and did it for a double. Novikov played to strategy and pressed 186 kilograms for one rep to tie for third and stay in the hunt while preserving energy. The 2021 champion took the win in the first event on Day Two.
[*]Trey Mitchell — 200 kilograms for two reps
[*]Brian Shaw — 186 kilograms for two reps
[*]Oleksii Novikov — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
[*]Maxime Boudreault — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
[*]Kevin Faires — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
[*]Aivars Šmaukstelis — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
[*]Bobby Thompson — No Lift
[*]Evan Singleton — No Lift
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — No Lift
[*]Konstantine Janashia — No Lift
[*]Jerry Pritchett — No Lift
[*]Gabriel Peña — No Lift
Medley
With Thompson out, only 13 athletes remained. This event features two implements: a 363-kilogram (800-pound) frame to be walked 60 feet and an arm-over-arm pull with 318 kilograms (700 pounds. They had 75 seconds to complete both. If the athlete could not finish, the height of the pull or distance for the carry determined the order of finish.
The two overall leaders were the bottom two in this event. Novikov was unable to complete the carry and ranked last. Mitchell finished second to last as he made it to the arm-over-arm but was last out of those that did. Boudreault blitzed through the event, finishing in 24.29 seconds. Americans Evan Singleton and Kevin Faires finished in the top three and were the only other athletes to finish in less than 30 seconds. The order of finish is below, but the distances or heights of those that didn’t complete the event weren’t announced.
[*]Maxime Boudreault — 24.29 seconds
[*]Evan Singleton — 26.32 seconds
[*]Kevin Faires — 27.65 seconds
[*]Brian Shaw — 30.62 seconds
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — 37 seconds
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 39.68 seconds
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 44.3 seconds
[*]Jerry Pritchett — Did Not Finish
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — Did Not Finish
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis —Did Not Finish
[*]Gabriel Peña — Did Not Finish
[*]Trey Mitchell — Did Not Finish Did Not Finish
[*]Oleksii Novikov — Did Not Finish
Car Leg Press
The penultimate event features the lift that has been the topic of conversation with fans leading up to the competition — the Car Leg Press. The weight of the car and sled totaled 839 kilograms (1,850 pounds). The athletes performed as many reps as possible to failure within 90 seconds.
Hooper surprised the crowd with seven reps. Then the namesake athlete stepped up. Shaw got eight reps and stopped with plenty left in the tank to take the lead in the event. Boudreault went last but developed a cramp before the whistle blew to begin. After a few minutes, the officials allowed him to return. He completed two reps. Shaw won the event, with Hooper and Mitchell rounding out the top three. Peña skipped the event.
[*]Brian Shaw — eight reps
[*]Mitchell Hooper — seven reps
[*]Trey Mitchell — five reps
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — five reps (T-fourth)
[*]Kevin Faires — four reps (T-fourth)
[*]Aivars Šmaukstelis — three reps (T-sixth)
[*]Evan Singleton — three reps (T-sixth)
[*]Maxime Boudreault — two reps
[*]Oleksii Novikov — one rep
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — zero reps (T-10th)
[*]Konstantine Janashia — zero reps (T-10th)
[*]Jerry Pritchett — zero reps (T-10th)
[*]Gabriel Peña — Did Not Attempt
Atlas Stones
The Atlas Stones was the final event to determine the 2022 champion; the first two previous champions were tied for the overall lead. The five stones weighed between 159 to 204 kilograms (350 to 450 pounds). This was a head-to-head event with the platforms lined up, so the competitors faced each other. The time limit was 60 seconds.
Before the final pairing between Shaw and Mitchell, only Hooper and Peña successfully lifted all five stones. Mitchell managed to load all five stones before Shaw to take the event win and his second straight Shaw Classic title. Not all times were announced. The standings below are how they were listed on the scoring:
[*]Trey Mitchell — five in 25.0 seconds
[*]Brian Shaw — five in 29.2 seconds
[*]Mitchell Hooper — five in 35.1 seconds
[*]Gabriel Peña — five 42.99 seconds
[*]Maxime Boudreault — four in 17.3 seconds
[*]Kevin Faires — four in 25.3 seconds
[*]Konstantine Janashia — four in 27.1 seconds
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — four in 34.7 seconds
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — four in 41.8 seconds
[*]Jerry Pritchett — three stones
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — three stones
[*]Oleksii Novikov — three stones
[*]Evan Singleton — one stone
Featured image: @theshawclassic on Instagram
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2022 Shaw Classic Results
Trey Mitchell — 100.5 points
Brian Shaw — 99.5 points
Mitchell Hooper — 95 points
Oleksii Novikov — 79 points
Maxime Boudreault — 69.5 points
Kevin Faires — 68 points
Aivars Smaukstelis — 67 points
Evan Singleton — 60.5 points
Konstantine Janashia — 52 points
Žydr?nas Savickas — 48.5 points
Bobby Thompson — 42 points (withdrew)
Gabriel Peña — 39 points
Gabriel Rheaume — 36.5 points
Jerry Pritchett — 28 points
Luke Stoltman — One point (withdrew)
Check out the recaps for each of the eight events below.
[Related: George Sulaiman Victorious at 2022 Strongman Champions League Portugal]
Hummer Tire Deadlift
The opening event of the competition was a former Arnold Strongman Classic event, the Hummer Tire Deadlift. This was a max event, and 2020 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Oleksii Novikov maxed out at 549 kilograms (1,210 pounds) to win the event and set a new world record. Texas’ Gabriel Peña came in second with 522 kilograms. They were the only two strongmen to break the 500-kilogram mark. 2021 Shaw Classic champion Trey Mitchell came close with 499 kilograms and took third place as a result.
Oleksii Novikov — 549 kilograms
Gabriel Peña — 522 kilograms
Trey Mitchell — 499 kilograms
Mitchell Hooper — 476 kilograms
Bobby Thompson — 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
Konstantine Janashia — 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
Brain Shaw— 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
Kevin Faires — 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
Evan Singleton — 408 kilograms
Aivars Smaukstelis — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Gabriel Rheaume — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Žydr?nas Savickas — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Jerry Pritchett — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Maxime Boudreault — No Lift
Luke Stoltman — No Lift
Bag Over Bar
The second event was a bag toss. Athletes had to toss eight bags, weighing 22 to 29 kilograms, over a 15-foot bar. In the event of a tie, the man who tossed the bags over in the fastest time ranked higher. The only times announced on the stream were those of winner Trey Mitchell and Brian Shaw — the only two men to finish all eight bags. The others were scored accordingly, and their placings were as follows:
Trey Mitchell — Eight bags in 47.4 seconds
Brian Shaw — Eight bags in 51.12 seconds
Maxime Boudreault — Seven bags
Aivars Smaukstelis — Six bags
Oleksii Novikov — Six bags
Bobby Thompson — Six bags
Konstantine Janashia — Six bags
Evan Singleton — Five bags
Mitchell Hooper — Five bags
Gabriel Peña — Four bags
Žydr?nas Savickas — Three bags
Jerry Pritchett — Three bags
Kevin Faires — Two bags
Gabriel Rheaume — Two bags
Luke Stoltman — Two bags
Super Yoke
Before this event, Luke Stoltman withdrew from the contest. The yoke for the third event of Day One weighed 506 kilograms (1,117 pounds). The strongmen had to carry it 60 feet in the fastest time possible. Athletes that weren’t able to finish were scored based on distance.
Hooper dominated this event by completing the course in just over 11 seconds. His stride was fast and consistent from start to finish. He appeared to suffer a leg injury but took first place by four seconds over Janashia. Novikov finished third. Rheaume and Peña failed to complete the course, but they were credited for distance and scored accordingly. Their distances weren’t announced on the stream.
Mitchell Hooper — 11.06 seconds
Konstantine Janashia — 15.67 seconds
Oleksii Novikov — 16.49 seconds
Trey Mitchell — 17.07 seconds
Evan Singleton — 17.59 seconds
Brian Shaw — 18.56 seconds
Bobby Thompson — 18.59 seconds
Aivars Smaukstelis — 22.4 seconds
Kevin Faires — 22.7 seconds
Žydr?nas Savickas — 27.1 seconds
Jerry Pritchett — 27.2 seconds
Maxime Boudreault — 43.21 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume — Did Not Finish
Gabriel Peña — Did Not Finish
Circus Dumbbell for Reps
The task was simple: lift the 110 kilograms (242 pounds) circus dumbbell up to the shoulder and overhead to a lockout. When the judge gives the signal, the athlete can drop the weight and go again. The most reps in 75 seconds determined the winner.
Novikov is a specialist in this movement, and he proved it by winning the event with eight reps to his credit. Announcer Matt Iseman reported to the crowd that Novikov’s performance resulted in his second world record of the day. Mitchell came in second with six reps. Hooper came in third place with five reps. It’s worth noting that Peña, Pritchett, and Savickas all waived their attempts for this event.
Oleksii Novikov — eight reps
Trey Mitchell — six reps
Mitchell Hooper — five reps (T-third)
Brian Shaw — five reps (T-third)
Bobby Thompson — five reps (T-third)
Evan Singleton — four reps (T-sixth)
Aivars Smaukstelis — three reps (T-seventh)
Gabriel Rheaume — three reps (T-seventh)
Kevin Faires — two reps (T-ninth)
Maxime Boudreault — two reps (T-ninth)
Konstantine Janashia — zero reps
Gabriel Peña — Did Not Attempt
Žydr?nas Savickas — Did Not Attempt
Jerry Pritchett — Did Not Attempt
Log Press Medley
Day Two began with a pressing event. This was a unique version of the Log Press. The lifters chose the weight they lifted of 172, 186, and 200 kilograms (380, 410, and 440 pounds). They could perform as many reps as possible within the 90-second time limit. However, weight trumped reps. So, one man could press 200 kilograms for two reps while another could perform 186 kilograms for four reps. The man with the 200 kilograms ranked higher.
Out of the first 10 men to compete, only Boudreault of Canada completed the 186-kilogram log for a rep. Thompson came close to pressing the 200-kilogram log but could not sustain the lockout. He also suffered a hamstring injury and had to withdraw from the competition. Hooper made a valiant effort but was unable to finish the lift. His best effort was 186 kilograms for a single.
Mitchell was the first to press the heaviest log and did it for a double. Novikov played to strategy and pressed 186 kilograms for one rep to tie for third and stay in the hunt while preserving energy. The 2021 champion took the win in the first event on Day Two.
Trey Mitchell — 200 kilograms for two reps
Brian Shaw — 186 kilograms for two reps
Oleksii Novikov — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Maxime Boudreault — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Mitchell Hooper — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Kevin Faires — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Aivars Šmaukstelis — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Žydr?nas Savickas — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Bobby Thompson — No Lift
Evan Singleton — No Lift
Gabriel Rheaume — No Lift
Konstantine Janashia — No Lift
Jerry Pritchett — No Lift
Gabriel Peña — No Lift
Medley
With Thompson out, only 13 athletes remained. This event features two implements: a 363-kilogram (800-pound) frame to be walked 60 feet and an arm-over-arm pull with 318 kilograms (700 pounds. They had 75 seconds to complete both. If the athlete could not finish, the height of the pull or distance for the carry determined the order of finish.
The two overall leaders were the bottom two in this event. Novikov was unable to complete the carry and ranked last. Mitchell finished second to last as he made it to the arm-over-arm but was last out of those that did. Boudreault blitzed through the event, finishing in 24.29 seconds. Americans Evan Singleton and Kevin Faires finished in the top three and were the only other athletes to finish in less than 30 seconds. The order of finish is below, but the distances or heights of those that didn’t complete the event weren’t announced.
Maxime Boudreault — 24.29 seconds
Evan Singleton — 26.32 seconds
Kevin Faires — 27.65 seconds
Brian Shaw — 30.62 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume — 37 seconds
Mitchell Hooper — 39.68 seconds
Konstantine Janashia — 44.3 seconds
Jerry Pritchett — Did Not Finish
Žydr?nas Savickas — Did Not Finish
Aivars Smaukstelis —Did Not Finish
Gabriel Peña — Did Not Finish
Trey Mitchell — Did Not Finish Did Not Finish
Oleksii Novikov — Did Not Finish
Car Leg Press
The penultimate event features the lift that has been the topic of conversation with fans leading up to the competition — the Car Leg Press. The weight of the car and sled totaled 839 kilograms (1,850 pounds). The athletes performed as many reps as possible to failure within 90 seconds.
Hooper surprised the crowd with seven reps. Then the namesake athlete stepped up. Shaw got eight reps and stopped with plenty left in the tank to take the lead in the event. Boudreault went last but developed a cramp before the whistle blew to begin. After a few minutes, the officials allowed him to return. He completed two reps. Shaw won the event, with Hooper and Mitchell rounding out the top three. Peña skipped the event.
Brian Shaw — eight reps
Mitchell Hooper — seven reps
Trey Mitchell — five reps
Žydr?nas Savickas — five reps (T-fourth)
Kevin Faires — four reps (T-fourth)
Aivars Šmaukstelis — three reps (T-sixth)
Evan Singleton — three reps (T-sixth)
Maxime Boudreault — two reps
Oleksii Novikov — one rep
Gabriel Rheaume — zero reps (T-10th)
Konstantine Janashia — zero reps (T-10th)
Jerry Pritchett — zero reps (T-10th)
Gabriel Peña — Did Not Attempt
Atlas Stones
The Atlas Stones was the final event to determine the 2022 champion; the first two previous champions were tied for the overall lead. The five stones weighed between 159 to 204 kilograms (350 to 450 pounds). This was a head-to-head event with the platforms lined up, so the competitors faced each other. The time limit was 60 seconds.
Before the final pairing between Shaw and Mitchell, only Hooper and Peña successfully lifted all five stones. Mitchell managed to load all five stones before Shaw to take the event win and his second straight Shaw Classic title. Not all times were announced. The standings below are how they were listed on the scoring:
Trey Mitchell — five in 25.0 seconds
Brian Shaw — five in 29.2 seconds
Mitchell Hooper — five in 35.1 seconds
Gabriel Peña — five 42.99 seconds
Maxime Boudreault — four in 17.3 seconds
Kevin Faires — four in 25.3 seconds
Konstantine Janashia — four in 27.1 seconds
Aivars Smaukstelis — four in 34.7 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume — four in 41.8 seconds
Jerry Pritchett — three stones
Žydr?nas Savickas — three stones
Oleksii Novikov — three stones
Evan Singleton — one stone
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The 2022 Shaw Classic, taking place on the weekend of Aug. 13-14 in Loveland, CO, is in the history books, and the champion is again Trey Mitchell. Mitchell and promoter Brian Shaw went head-to-head in the final event for the second straight year, and the strongman from Texas came through. Shaw finished second, and Canada’s Mitchell Hooper ranked third. The final standings are below:
2022 Shaw Classic Results
[*]Trey Mitchell — 100.5 points
[*]Brian Shaw — 99.5 points
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 95 points
[*]Oleksii Novikov — 79 points
[*]Maxime Boudreault — 69.5 points
[*]Kevin Faires — 68 points
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — 67 points
[*]Evan Singleton — 60.5 points
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 52 points
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — 48.5 points
[*]Bobby Thompson — 42 points (withdrew)
[*]Gabriel Peña — 39 points
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — 36.5 points
[*]Jerry Pritchett — 28 points
[*]Luke Stoltman — One point (withdrew)
Check out the recaps for each of the eight events below.
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Hummer Tire Deadlift
The opening event of the competition was a former Arnold Strongman Classic event, the Hummer Tire Deadlift. This was a max event, and 2020 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Oleksii Novikov maxed out at 549 kilograms (1,210 pounds) to win the event and set a new world record. Texas’ Gabriel Peña came in second with 522 kilograms. They were the only two strongmen to break the 500-kilogram mark. 2021 Shaw Classic champion Trey Mitchell came close with 499 kilograms and took third place as a result.
[*]Oleksii Novikov — 549 kilograms
[*]Gabriel Peña — 522 kilograms
[*]Trey Mitchell — 499 kilograms
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 476 kilograms
[*]Bobby Thompson — 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
[*]Brain Shaw— 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
[*]Kevin Faires — 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
[*]Evan Singleton — 408 kilograms
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
[*]Jerry Pritchett — 408 kilograms (T-10th)
[*]Maxime Boudreault — No Lift
[*]Luke Stoltman — No Lift
Bag Over Bar
The second event was a bag toss. Athletes had to toss eight bags, weighing 22 to 29 kilograms, over a 15-foot bar. In the event of a tie, the man who tossed the bags over in the fastest time ranked higher. The only times announced on the stream were those of winner Trey Mitchell and Brian Shaw — the only two men to finish all eight bags. The others were scored accordingly, and their placings were as follows:
[*]Trey Mitchell — Eight bags in 47.4 seconds
[*]Brian Shaw — Eight bags in 51.12 seconds
[*]Maxime Boudreault — Seven bags
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — Six bags
[*]Oleksii Novikov — Six bags
[*]Bobby Thompson — Six bags
[*]Konstantine Janashia — Six bags
[*]Evan Singleton — Five bags
[*]Mitchell Hooper — Five bags
[*]Gabriel Peña — Four bags
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — Three bags
[*]Jerry Pritchett — Three bags
[*]Kevin Faires — Two bags
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — Two bags
[*]Luke Stoltman — Two bags
Super Yoke
Before this event, Luke Stoltman withdrew from the contest. The yoke for the third event of Day One weighed 506 kilograms (1,117 pounds). The strongmen had to carry it 60 feet in the fastest time possible. Athletes that weren’t able to finish were scored based on distance.
Hooper dominated this event by completing the course in just over 11 seconds. His stride was fast and consistent from start to finish. He appeared to suffer a leg injury but took first place by four seconds over Janashia. Novikov finished third. Rheaume and Peña failed to complete the course, but they were credited for distance and scored accordingly. Their distances weren’t announced on the stream.
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 11.06 seconds
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 15.67 seconds
[*]Oleksii Novikov — 16.49 seconds
[*]Trey Mitchell — 17.07 seconds
[*]Evan Singleton — 17.59 seconds
[*]Brian Shaw — 18.56 seconds
[*]Bobby Thompson — 18.59 seconds
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — 22.4 seconds
[*]Kevin Faires — 22.7 seconds
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — 27.1 seconds
[*]Jerry Pritchett — 27.2 seconds
[*]Maxime Boudreault — 43.21 seconds
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — Did Not Finish
[*]Gabriel Peña — Did Not Finish
Circus Dumbbell for Reps
The task was simple: lift the 110 kilograms (242 pounds) circus dumbbell up to the shoulder and overhead to a lockout. When the judge gives the signal, the athlete can drop the weight and go again. The most reps in 75 seconds determined the winner.
Novikov is a specialist in this movement, and he proved it by winning the event with eight reps to his credit. Announcer Matt Iseman reported to the crowd that Novikov’s performance resulted in his second world record of the day. Mitchell came in second with six reps. Hooper came in third place with five reps. It’s worth noting that Peña, Pritchett, and Savickas all waived their attempts for this event.
[*]Oleksii Novikov — eight reps
[*]Trey Mitchell — six reps
[*]Mitchell Hooper — five reps (T-third)
[*]Brian Shaw — five reps (T-third)
[*]Bobby Thompson — five reps (T-third)
[*]Evan Singleton — four reps (T-sixth)
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — three reps (T-seventh)
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — three reps (T-seventh)
[*]Kevin Faires — two reps (T-ninth)
[*]Maxime Boudreault — two reps (T-ninth)
[*]Konstantine Janashia — zero reps
[*]Gabriel Peña — Did Not Attempt
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — Did Not Attempt
[*]Jerry Pritchett — Did Not Attempt
Log Press Medley
Day Two began with a pressing event. This was a unique version of the Log Press. The lifters chose the weight they lifted of 172, 186, and 200 kilograms (380, 410, and 440 pounds). They could perform as many reps as possible within the 90-second time limit. However, weight trumped reps. So, one man could press 200 kilograms for two reps while another could perform 186 kilograms for four reps. The man with the 200 kilograms ranked higher.
Out of the first 10 men to compete, only Boudreault of Canada completed the 186-kilogram log for a rep. Thompson came close to pressing the 200-kilogram log but could not sustain the lockout. He also suffered a hamstring injury and had to withdraw from the competition. Hooper made a valiant effort but was unable to finish the lift. His best effort was 186 kilograms for a single.
Mitchell was the first to press the heaviest log and did it for a double. Novikov played to strategy and pressed 186 kilograms for one rep to tie for third and stay in the hunt while preserving energy. The 2021 champion took the win in the first event on Day Two.
[*]Trey Mitchell — 200 kilograms for two reps
[*]Brian Shaw — 186 kilograms for two reps
[*]Oleksii Novikov — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
[*]Maxime Boudreault — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
[*]Kevin Faires — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
[*]Aivars Šmaukstelis — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
[*]Bobby Thompson — No Lift
[*]Evan Singleton — No Lift
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — No Lift
[*]Konstantine Janashia — No Lift
[*]Jerry Pritchett — No Lift
[*]Gabriel Peña — No Lift
Medley
With Thompson out, only 13 athletes remained. This event features two implements: a 363-kilogram (800-pound) frame to be walked 60 feet and an arm-over-arm pull with 318 kilograms (700 pounds. They had 75 seconds to complete both. If the athlete could not finish, the height of the pull or distance for the carry determined the order of finish.
The two overall leaders were the bottom two in this event. Novikov was unable to complete the carry and ranked last. Mitchell finished second to last as he made it to the arm-over-arm but was last out of those that did. Boudreault blitzed through the event, finishing in 24.29 seconds. Americans Evan Singleton and Kevin Faires finished in the top three and were the only other athletes to finish in less than 30 seconds. The order of finish is below, but the distances or heights of those that didn’t complete the event weren’t announced.
[*]Maxime Boudreault — 24.29 seconds
[*]Evan Singleton — 26.32 seconds
[*]Kevin Faires — 27.65 seconds
[*]Brian Shaw — 30.62 seconds
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — 37 seconds
[*]Mitchell Hooper — 39.68 seconds
[*]Konstantine Janashia — 44.3 seconds
[*]Jerry Pritchett — Did Not Finish
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — Did Not Finish
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis —Did Not Finish
[*]Gabriel Peña — Did Not Finish
[*]Trey Mitchell — Did Not Finish Did Not Finish
[*]Oleksii Novikov — Did Not Finish
Car Leg Press
The penultimate event features the lift that has been the topic of conversation with fans leading up to the competition — the Car Leg Press. The weight of the car and sled totaled 839 kilograms (1,850 pounds). The athletes performed as many reps as possible to failure within 90 seconds.
Hooper surprised the crowd with seven reps. Then the namesake athlete stepped up. Shaw got eight reps and stopped with plenty left in the tank to take the lead in the event. Boudreault went last but developed a cramp before the whistle blew to begin. After a few minutes, the officials allowed him to return. He completed two reps. Shaw won the event, with Hooper and Mitchell rounding out the top three. Peña skipped the event.
[*]Brian Shaw — eight reps
[*]Mitchell Hooper — seven reps
[*]Trey Mitchell — five reps
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — five reps (T-fourth)
[*]Kevin Faires — four reps (T-fourth)
[*]Aivars Šmaukstelis — three reps (T-sixth)
[*]Evan Singleton — three reps (T-sixth)
[*]Maxime Boudreault — two reps
[*]Oleksii Novikov — one rep
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — zero reps (T-10th)
[*]Konstantine Janashia — zero reps (T-10th)
[*]Jerry Pritchett — zero reps (T-10th)
[*]Gabriel Peña — Did Not Attempt
Atlas Stones
The Atlas Stones was the final event to determine the 2022 champion; the first two previous champions were tied for the overall lead. The five stones weighed between 159 to 204 kilograms (350 to 450 pounds). This was a head-to-head event with the platforms lined up, so the competitors faced each other. The time limit was 60 seconds.
Before the final pairing between Shaw and Mitchell, only Hooper and Peña successfully lifted all five stones. Mitchell managed to load all five stones before Shaw to take the event win and his second straight Shaw Classic title. Not all times were announced. The standings below are how they were listed on the scoring:
[*]Trey Mitchell — five in 25.0 seconds
[*]Brian Shaw — five in 29.2 seconds
[*]Mitchell Hooper — five in 35.1 seconds
[*]Gabriel Peña — five 42.99 seconds
[*]Maxime Boudreault — four in 17.3 seconds
[*]Kevin Faires — four in 25.3 seconds
[*]Konstantine Janashia — four in 27.1 seconds
[*]Aivars Smaukstelis — four in 34.7 seconds
[*]Gabriel Rheaume — four in 41.8 seconds
[*]Jerry Pritchett — three stones
[*]Žydr?nas Savickas — three stones
[*]Oleksii Novikov — three stones
[*]Evan Singleton — one stone
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