2022 Arnold Strongman Classic Roster

[Gym-Rat]

Guaranteed New Champion

Of the ten men on the 2022 ASC roster, none are returning champions. Despite there being three World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions competing in Columbus, OH, whoever stands atop the podium at the conclusion of the contest will do so for the first time. Here is the full roster:

2022 Arnold Strongman Classic Roster

Maxime Boudreault (CAN)
JF Caron (CAN)
Rob Kearney (USA)
Mateusz Kieliszkowski (POL)
Martins Licis (USA)
Evgeny Markov (RUS)
Trey Mitchell (USA)
Oleksii Novikov (UKR)
Luke Stoltman (GBR)
Tom Stoltman (GBR)

https://barbend.com/6-fascinating-stats-arnold-strongman-classic/

[Gym-Rat]

Guaranteed New Champion

Of the ten men on the 2022 ASC roster, none are returning champions. Despite there being three World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions competing in Columbus, OH, whoever stands atop the podium at the conclusion of the contest will do so for the first time. Here is the full roster:

2022 Arnold Strongman Classic Roster

Maxime Boudreault (CAN)
JF Caron (CAN)
Rob Kearney (USA)
Mateusz Kieliszkowski (POL)
Martins Licis (USA)
Evgeny Markov (RUS)
Trey Mitchell (USA)
Oleksii Novikov (UKR)
Luke Stoltman (GBR)
Tom Stoltman (GBR)

https://barbend.com/6-fascinating-stats-arnold-strongman-classic/

Licis - winner (80k)
Novikov - 2nd (25K)


Caron snapped a leg or quad and 420 lb. log fell on top of him

wsm - Tom Stoltman looked bad after winning Britians strongest man last week

[Gym-Rat]

2022 Arnold Strongman Classic Results
Martins Licis — 41 points
Oleskii Novikov — 37.5 points
Luke Stoltman — 30.5 points (tied for third)
Bobby Thompson — 30.5 points (tied for third)
Rob Kearney — 28.5 points
Maxime Boudreault — 27 points
Trey Mitchell — 21.5 points
Tom Stoltman — 21.5 points
Evgeny Markov — 21 points
JF Caron (withdrew due to injury) — 14 points


2022 Prize Money
1st Place: $80,000
2nd Place: $25,000
3rd Place: $20,000
4th Place: $15,000
5th Place: $13,000
6th Place: $8,000
7th Place: $7,000
8th Place: $6,000
9th Place: $5,000
10th Place: $3,000
Total: $182,000

[The Scott]

One imagines Kearney suing for a "log-jam" event next year so he can win (instead of whine) at something.  If Chris "Stuffy" Duffy enters, he is lost.  Rumor has it Kearney is trying to get him for a "coach".  FTN.

[Matt]

Maxime Boudreault (CAN)

This Big Fellar is from my neck of the woods! Lives about ten blocks down from me. Great person, and tremendously powerful Strongman.

Caron snapped a leg or quad and 420 lb. log fell on top of him

Regarding Quebec's JF Caron, I have never seen an injury quite like this before:

^ That was a rather sudden drop!  Do any Getbiggers care to comment on this?

[Matt]

2022 Prize Money
1st Place: $80,000
2nd Place: $25,000
3rd Place: $20,000
4th Place: $15,000
5th Place: $13,000
6th Place: $8,000
7th Place: $7,000
8th Place: $6,000
9th Place: $5,000
10th Place: $3,000
Total: $182,000

^ Let's be honest...that's sadder than the Mr. Olympia purse.

I think Nicholas Cage describes that prize money just at the one minute mark of this Lord of War clip: