Amateur Strongman

Arnold Lightweight and Middleweight Strongman & Strongwoman World Championships

The Arnold Lightweight and Middleweight Strongman & Strongwoman World Championships will once again feature the best lightweight and middleweight competitors from more than 25 countries, competing for the prestigious world titles.

On the men’s side, competitors will compete in the following weight classes: 80kg, 90kg, 105kg, and 120kg. Women will compete in the 57kg, 64kg, 73kg, and 82kg categories. 8 world titles will be handed out, along with $30,000 in prize money.

All athletes qualify for the Arnold Lightweight and Middleweight Strongman World Championships by winning or placing in a national championships or Arnold qualifier conducted by their national federation, or by possessing a pro card recognized by Strongman Corporation.

2024 Champions:
57kg Women: Courtney Hollihan
64kg Women: Tasha Wolf Whelan
73kg Women: Taylor Woods
82kg Women: Susan Eger

80kg Men: Josh Kowalewski
90kg Men: Andrew Hanus
105kg Men: Alec Soukup
120kg Men: Ethen Erickson

Saturday, March 1st
Lightweight Strongman Men's & Women's Preliminaries
10:00am-4:00pm
Arnold Expo Hall C

Sunday, March 2nd
Lightweight Strongman Men's & Women's Finals
10-11:00am
Arnold Expo - Rogue Strength Stage

Lightweight Strongman Men's & Women's Finals
1-3:00pm
Arnold Expo - Main Stage

Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Pro/Am

The Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Pro/Am will feature top heavyweight athletes from around the world competing for an invite to the 2026 Arnold Strongman or Strongwoman Classic.

The overall men's and women's winner of the Arnold Strongman and Stronwoman Pro/Am will earn an automatic entry into the 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic and 2026 Arnold Strongwoman Classic.

Saturday, March 1st
Strongman ProAm Men's & Women's Preliminaries
4-7:00pm
Arnold Expo Hall C

Sunday, March 2nd
Strongman ProAm Men's & Women's Finals
11:00am-12:00pm
Arnold Expo - Rogue Strength Stage

Strongman ProAm Men's & Women's Finals
3-4:00pm
Arnold Expo - Main Stage

The Arnold Lightweight and Middleweight Strongman World Championships and the Arnold Strongman Pro/Am are governed by Strongman Corporation.

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