The results of the 2022 CrossFit Team Quarterfinals are in the books, and Team Mayhem Freedom takes the top spot on the worldwide and North American leaderboards. The squad led by Four-time Fittest Man on Earth®, Rich Froning Jr., notched first overall for the second consecutive year with an impressive total score of 10 points.
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When it comes to Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf, Australia looks to be in capable hands with an elite strongman. On April 11, 2022, the athlete clean and pressed an impressive 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds) for three reps using a log. In what looks to be a lift of somewhat casual ease, Coraboeuf provides a solid showcase of
On April 10, 2022, Grigsby pulled a staggering 415-kilogram deadlift (915 pounds) for two reps. He followed the sizable two-rep set and showed off his stamina by pulling a 770-pound deadlift for eight reps — a volume PR. Check out both lifts below, courtesy of Grigsby’s Instagram profile: [Related: Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 507 Pounds
Jessica Buettner certainly knows how to leave an impression in the gym. On April 7, 2022, the powerlifter made her presence felt again when she crushed a 212.5-kilogram squat (469 pounds). Buettner followed that staggering lift with a 230-kilogram deadlift (507 pounds) for six reps, and a 183.7-kilogram paused squat (405 pounds) for four reps.
Roughly four years ago, at the age of 34, Tamara Walcott began competitive powerlifting. Ever since, as one of the sport’s rising names, she’s more than made up for any perceived lost time. On April 7, 2022, ahead of the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro, Walcott shared some of her recent training
At only 24-years-old, Amanda Lawrence is already one of the bigger names in powerlifting. While competing in the 84-kilogram weight class, she showed off her prowess again by winning Best Overall Lifter in the Women’s division at the 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals. SBD Apparel organized the competition, and it took place on April 1-3,
At his best, Mateusz Kieliszkowski is one of the world’s premier strongmen. Unfortunately, the strongman community will have to wait to see “The Polish Terminator” pressing logs in a competition again. On April 6, 2022, the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition announced that Kieliszkowski withdrew from the 2022 WSM, which will take place on May
Since he began his career in 2015, Julius Maddox has made a name for himself by lifting staggering amounts of weight with the bench press. While training recently, it was his squat that drew the attention of the powerlifting world. On April 5, 2022, Maddox shared his prowess in the squat rack when he logged
As time passes, it seems there are no limits on the weight Kyle Kirvay can lift. The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) pro and powerlifter has implemented variations of different, challenging workouts into his training in the past. It’s not enough to show off his raw power — he also often showcases a
Ahead of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), strongman Charles “Trey” Mitchell seems prepared to make waves. On April 4, 2022, the American athlete pulled off a unique feat of strength while training when he logged a 183.7-kilogram behind-the-neck press (405 pounds) for three reps. It’s a sizable mark for what some might consider an
In a budding career, powerlifter Tiffany Chapon continues to show she is well on her way. On April 4, 2022, the French-born athlete — who competes in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) at 47 kilograms — showcased her strength again when she logged a raw total of 425 kilograms (937 pounds) during training. While unofficial
Larry “Wheels” Williams is no stranger to the strength sports sphere. A bodybuilder, powerlifter, strongman, and popular YouTuber (roughly 2.25 million subscribers), Wheels is one of the more recognizable names in a community of elite athletes. On April 3, 2022, Wheels made waves with his strength when he achieved a one-rep, 661-pound paused bench press
On Saturday, Apr. 2, 2022, Ukrainian strongman Oleksii Novikov again showed why he’s one of the sport’s top active competitors when he captured the title of 2022 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM). Giants Live — one of the more notable institutions in competitive strongman — organized this year’s ESM, which took place in Leeds, England. [Related:
The 2022 CrossFit Individual Quarterfinals wrapped up on March 27, 2022. With all final results now counted, defending Korean National CrossFit Champion, Seungyeon Choi, has logged quite an eye-opening performance. One of the sport’s brighter international competitors, Choi finished in 45th place worldwide and in first place in the Asia region. It’s her prowess during
It seems any time everyone looks over to powerlifter Russell Orhii, he’s lifting staggering amounts of weight. On March 31, 2022, Orhii again demanded attention by pulling a 345-kilogram (760-pound) raw deadlift in training. According to Open Powerlifting, Orhii’s latest deadlift eclipses his heaviest competition deadlift by 11 kilograms (25.9 pounds). It’s another example of
When it comes to making a lasting impact, few strongman athletes can compare to the sizable footsteps of Žydrūnas Savickas. A four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2009, 2010, 2012, and 2014), among other illustrious achievements, Savickas is one of the most decorated people ever to lift an Atlas stone or press a log over
On March 19, 2022, former World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions Eddie Hall and Hafthor Björnsson ironed out their “dirty laundry” in the boxing ring. Björnsson defeated Hall by unanimous decision in what might have been the capper to a long-standing back-and-forth. As Hall moves forward, he took to his Instagram on March 29, 2022, to
Every year, the world’s elite strongmen gather in one place with a singular mission — to be crowned the World’s Strongest Man (WSM). This year the WSM will be held from May 24-29, 2022, in Sacramento, CA. As always, the competition should showcase some of the world’s current stellar strongmen while they vie for the