The 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic will take place from February 28th until March 1st, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. So, being just 2.5 months away, the organizers of the competition have decided to reveal the entire lineup for both the men’s and women’s divisions. As expected, the roster is absolutely stacked, which is fitting for one of the biggest competitions of the season.
The men’s division at the 2024 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic will feature 11 competitors, while the women’s division will consist of 12 elite athletes. Both lineups feature the former champions, World’s Strongest Men/Women and champions of other elite shows. So, the competition is guaranteed to be a true festival of strength.
2025 Arnold Strongman Classic Lineup
- Mitchell Hooper
- Hafthor Björnsson
- Austin Andrade
- Bobby Thompson
- Evan Singleton
- Lucas Hatton
- Mateusz Kieliszkowski
- Maxime Boudreault
- Nick Guardione
- Tom Stoltman
- Trey Mitchell
2025 Arnold Strongwoman Classic Lineup
- Angelica Jardine
- Andrea Thompson
- Erin Murray
- Gabi Dixson
- Inez Carrasquillo
- Jennifer Lyle
- Lucy Underdown
- Melissa Peacock
- Nadia Stowers
- Olga Liashchuk
- Rebecca Roberts
- Sam Belliveau
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2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic Lineup Overview
Men
The main man to look out for at the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic is Mitchell Hooper. He has been on an incredible streak for the past few years and has won the past two Arnold Strongman Classic competitions. Moreover, he was the 2023 World’s Strongest Man and is the active 2024 Strongest Man on Earth. Hooper has also won the past two Rogue Invitational competitions, showing why he is the biggest favorite once again.
One of the men that intends to put a stop to Mitchell Hooper’s reign is Hafthor Bjornsson. Best known for being the 2018 World’s Strongest Man, Hafthor has also won three Arnold Strongman Classic competitions. He has also been looking for his first major win since coming out of retirement, and there wouldn’t be a better place to achieve it than at the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic.
Another man who is definitely capable of taking the top spot is Tom Stoltman. He has won three World’s Strongest Man competitions, proving that he has what it takes to beat anyone. He placed third at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, meaning that he was already close to the top of the podium.
The fans will also be delighted to see Trey Mitchell and Mateusz Kieliszkowski compete. Trey is looking to come back fully recovered from an Achilles tendon tear. On the other hand, Mateusz recently displayed an incredible performance to win the 2024 Magnus Ver Magnusson Classic.
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Women
The defending champion from 2024, Angelica Jardine, will be coming back to the 2025 Arnold Strongwoman Classic. Angelica also competed at the recent 2024 Rogue Invitational, where she finished in fourth place but had exceptional performances in certain events. So, she will definitely be in the race for the title once again.
Inez Carrasquillo is arguably the biggest favorite for the title at the 2025 Arnold Strongwoman Classic, mostly due to her recent victory from the 2024 Rogue Invitational. She was significantly better than all of the other women, the majority of which will compete against her at the Arnolds. So, Inez already has experience in beating other world class Strongwomen.
Rebecca Roberts will look to improve her performance from 2024, having finished in sixth place. However, she has since been crowned as the 2024 World’s Strongest Woman and the OSG European Champion. So, there is no doubt that her sights will be set on the trophy at the 2025 Arnold Strongwoman Classic.
Another athlete that will most likely be battling for the title is Lucy Underdown. She is best known for being the All-Time Deadlift World Record holder but has also won a few notable titles. Specifically, she is the 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman and the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic UK champion.
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The 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic is one of the highest-paying competitions of the season, which is another motivating factor for the athletes. That, along with the stacked lineups, sets the stage for an interesting competition. There are still a few details to be revealed, such as the events, but there is no doubt that the information will be made available in the near future.
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