Arnold Strongman Classic news, written in our own words with every source linked. Lithuania's Žydrūnas Savickas holds the record with eight wins..
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What we cover on Arnold Strongman Classic
The Arnold Strongman Classic, first held in 2002 at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, is known for extremely heavy events such as the axle press and giant deadlifts. Lithuania's Žydrūnas Savickas holds the record with eight wins.
| Fact | Arnold Strongman Classic |
|---|---|
| First contest | 2002 |
| Home city | Columbus, Ohio |
| Most wins: Žydrūnas Savickas | 8 |
| Signature style | Heavy, static events |
| Host event | Arnold Sports Festival |
Latest results at a glance
| Event | Latest edition | Date | Headline result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Strongman Classic Contest | 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic | March 2026 | Mitchell Hooper — Winner (4th straight) | Results |
How we report Arnold Strongman Classic news
Every Arnold Strongman Classic story on Wrestling Headliner is written in our own words from the original source, which is linked at the foot of the story. Results stories go up the night of the event and are expanded into full results pages with tables and analysis. Rumors are kept separate and rated for credibility.
Coverage led by Robert Wilson, Strength Sports Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.