Bjornsson Wins 2024 Strongman Dubai

The 2024 Strongman Champions League in Dubai, held on September 7-8 in the United Arab Emirates, was expected to be thrilling.

However, excitement reached new heights when Hafthor Bjornsson made an unexpected appearance, ultimately winning the competition by a large margin.

Bjornsson claimed victory in four of the six events at the tournament. He also placed highly in the remaining events, finishing with an impressive 72.5 out of a possible 78 points.

Results of the 2024 Strongman Champions League Dubai

• Hafthor Bjornsson — 72.5 points
  
  
• Evans Nana — 59.5 points
  
  
• George Sulaiman — 55 points
  
  
• Adam Roszkowski — 53 points
  
  
• Kane Francis — 51 points
  
  
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 37.5 points
  
  
• Kelin Mills — 37.5 points
  
  
• Fadi El Masri — 36 points
  
  
• Mika Törrö — 33 points
  
  
• Peter Juhasz — 32.5 points
  
  
• Rongo Keene — 29 points
  
  
• Ervin Toots — 26.5 points
  
  
• Fatih Karaca — 8 points
  
  

Event One — Farmer’s Walk

The competition kicked off with the Farmer’s Walk. Competitors carried two 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) implements over a 40-meter course aiming for the fastest time.

Evans Nana stood out by being the only contestant to complete the course in under 20 seconds, clinching first place.

Fadi El Masri followed with a time of 21.13 seconds. George Sulaiman narrowly edged out Bjornsson for third place by 0.53 seconds.

• Evans Nana — 19.48 s
  
  
• Fadi El Masri — 21.13 s
  
  
• George Sulaiman — 23.20 s
  
  
• Hafthor Bjornsson — 23.73 s
  
  
• Mika Törrö — 25.50 s
  
  
• Fatih Karaca — 27.23 s
  
  
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 27.83 s
  
  
• Kane Francis — 28.04 s
  
  
• Ervin Toots — 32.67 s
  
  
• Kelin Mills — 56.96 s
  
  
• Adam Roszkowski — 38 m
  
  
• Rongo Keene — 37 m
  
  
• Peter Juhasz — 21 m
  
  

Event Two — Hummer Pull

In the second event, competitors were tasked with pulling a hummer truck toward the finish line as quickly as possible.

Hafthor Bjornsson not only outpaced others but almost got overtaken by the truck due to his speed, finishing in 16.18 seconds. Kelvin de Ruiter came in second at 16.8 seconds, closely followed by Rongo Keene.

• Hafthor Bjornsson — 16.18 s
  
  
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 16.80 s
  
  
• Rongo Keene — 17.35 s
  
  
• Mika Törrö — 17.43 s
  
  
• Adam Roszkowski — 17.59 s
  
  
• Kelin Mills — 17.63 s
  
  
• Fadi El Masri — 17.95 s
  
  
• Evans Nana — 19.81 s
  
  
• Ervin Toots — 20.30 s
  
  
• Kane Francis — 20.47 s
  
  
• George Sulaiman — 20.92 s
  
  
• Peter Juhasz — 22.85 s
  
  
• Fatih Karaca — Withdrew
  
  

Event Three — Car Deadlift

Day two opened with the Car Deadlift. Athletes had to lift 350 kilograms (771.6 pounds) as many times as possible within 60 seconds.

Bjornsson excelled once more, achieving 12 reps, just ahead of George Sulaiman, who managed 11 reps. There was a three-way tie for third with Nana, Roszkowski, and Mills each performing eight reps.

• Hafthor Bjornsson — 12 reps
  
  
• George Sulaiman — 11 reps
  
  
• Adam Roszkowski — 8 reps
  
  
• Kelin Mills — 8 reps
  
  
• Evans Nana — 8 reps
  
  
• Rongo Keene — 7 reps
  
  
• Kane Francis — 7 reps
  
  
• Fadi El Masri — 6 reps
  
  
• Peter Juhasz — 3 reps
  
  
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 1 rep
  
  
• Mika Törrö — No Lift
  
  
• Ervin Toots — No Lift
  
  

Event Four — Log Lift

The Log Lift required competitors to press a 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) log overhead as many times as possible within a set time.

Bjornsson's performance was notable given his previous pec injury. He and Evans Nana tied for first place, each completing six reps.

• Hafthor Bjornsson — 6 reps
  
  
• Evans Nana — 6 reps
  
  
• Adam Roszkowski — 5 reps
  
  
• Kane Francis — 4 reps
  
  
• Peter Juhasz — 4 reps
  
  
• George Sulaiman — 3 reps
  
  
• Kelin Mills — 2 reps
  
  
• Ervin Toots — 2 reps
  
  
• Rongo Keene — 1 rep
  
  
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 1 rep
  
  
• Fadi El Masri — No Lift
  
  
• Mika Törrö — No Lift
  
  

Event Five — Sandbag Loading Race

This event required athletes to load three sandbags weighing between 120 kg and 160 kg, each located 10 meters from the platform.

Bjornsson won his fourth consecutive event, narrowly beating Kane Francis, who finished a second later.

• Hafthor Bjornsson — 21.66 s
  
  
• Kane Francis — 22.81 s
  
  
• Peter Juhasz — 23.16 s
  
  
• Adam Roszkowski — 25.22 s
  
  
• Evans Nana — 26.89 s
  
  
• George Sulaiman — 27.40 s
  
  
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 30.46 s
  
  
• Mika Törrö — 30.66 s
  
  
• Ervin Toots — 32.20 s
  
  
• Fadi El Masri — 32.97 s
  
  
• Kelin Mills — 45.25 s
  
  
• Rongo Keene — 48.43 s
  
  

Event Six — Atlas Stone Medley

The final event was the Atlas Stones, where athletes had to lift six stones increasing in weight from 120 kg to 185 kg.

George Sulaiman excelled, finishing in 21.88 seconds. Kane Francis followed closely, and Bjornsson secured third, confirming his overall victory.

• George Sulaiman — 6 in 21.88 s
  
  
• Kane Francis — 6 in 22.71 s
  
  
• Hafthor Bjornsson — 6 in 23.17 s
  
  
• Adam Roszkowski — 6 in 24.51 s
  
  
• Evans Nana — 6 in 36.75 s
  
  
• Mika Törrö — 6 in 44.15 s
  
  
• Fadi El Masri — 6 in 45.27 s
  
  
• Kelin Mills — 6 in 47.22 s
  
  
• Ervin Toots — 6 in 62.17 s
  
  
• Peter Juhasz — 5 in 20.72 s
  
  
• Kelvin de Ruiter — 5 in 27.38 s
  
  
• Rongo Keene — 2 in 9.68 s
  
  

Though Bjornsson initially intended to compete in three events this year, his unexpected participation in Dubai highlights his growing prowess.

Fans eagerly anticipate his next performance at the 2024 Rogue Invitational.

Source: fitnessvolt

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