The 2026 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman competition took place on October 23-24 at the P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland. It gathered nine athletes in each division, putting them through six gruelling events in order to find out who the strongest among them was. Once the points were tallied up, Trey Mitchell and Angelica Jardine took home the coveted titles.
Mitchell Hooper and Angelica Jardine took the lead on day one of the 2026 Rogue Invitational. Hooper had an underwhelming day two in Aberdeen, which allowed Trey Mitchell to overtake him and claim the victory. On the other hand, Angelica managed to remain in control of her lead but was put under tremendous pressure by Inez Carrasquillo. The two women were tied on points going into the final event of the competition, but Angelica managed to come out victorious.
2026 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman Results
Strongman Division
- Trey Mitchell — 46 points
- Martins Licis — 45 points
- Rayno Nel — 44 points
- Ondřej Fojtů — 37 points
- Paddy Haynes — 36 points
- Mitchell Hooper — 33 points
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 30 points
- Austin Andrade — 26.5 points
- Thomas Evans — 26.5 points
Strongwoman Division
- Angelica Jardine — 53 points
- Inez Carrasquillo — 52 points
- Lucy Underdown — 42 points
- Rebecca Roberts — 38 points
- Jennifer Lyle — 36 points
- Andrea Thompson — 34 points
- Jackie Osczevski — 28 points
- Katie Blunden — 20 points
- Grace Hilbourne — 11 points
Related: How to Watch 2026 Rogue Invitational [Free Livestream]
Event Overview
Event Four — Yoke and Log Carry
The second day of the 2026 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman competition kicked off with a familiar event, as the athletes took on the Yoke and Log Carry. The men had to carry a 1,050-pound (476-kilogram) Yoke, before proceeding to overhead press a 363-pound (165-kilogram) Log for as many repetitions. On the other hand, the women’s Yoke weighed 650 pounds (295 kilograms) and the Log came out to 242 pounds (110 kilograms). The time limit was set to two minutes.
Strongmen
Being a combination of two very different movements, the Yoke and Log Carry resulted in some interesting results. Trey Mitchell knew that the Yoke would be a problem for him, which is why he made sure to take small and steady strides. However, once he reached the Log, it was his time to shine, as he proceeded to lock out seven more reps, basically strict pressing the implement and showcasing his raw power.
Ondřej Fojtů’s experience was very similar to Trey’s, as he also endured the Yoke Carry and crushed the Log Lift. However, he fell one rep short of Trey, which put him in second place. Thomas Evans rounded out the top three by being the quickest man to lock out five reps. Interestingly, Mitchell Hooper, who was one of the favorites for the event, struggled in the event and placed eighth.
- Trey Mitchell — 8 reps in 01:52.16
- Ondřej Fojtů — 7 reps in 01:58.47
- Thomas Evans — 5 reps
- Austin Andrade — 5 reps in 01:52.01
- Martins Licis — 5 reps in 01:56.59
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 4 reps in 01:46.91
- Rayno Nel — 3 reps in 00:55.58
- Mitchell Hooper — 3 reps in 01:17.50
- Paddy Haynes — 1 rep in 00:31.27
Strongwomen
There was only one possible event winner in the Yoke and Log Carry among the women and that was Inez Carrasquillo. She sprinted with the Yoke and locked out seven more reps on the Log. This marked her third event win of the competition and ninth career event win at the Rogue Invitational.
Angelica Jardine knew that Inez was out of reach. However, she needed to minimize the damage and make sure to beat everyone else. She ended up doing six repetitions in total, one on the Yoke Carry and five with the Log, which earned her second place. Andrea Thompson edged out Jennifer Lyle for third place, locking out the fifth rep just 0.18 seconds quicker than her rival. Grace Hilbourne withdrew before the event started.
- Inez Carrasquillo — 8 reps in 01:39.10
- Angelica Jardine — 6 reps in 01:51.80
- Andrea Thompson — 5 reps in 01:56.58
- Jennifer Lyle — 5 reps in 01:56.76
- Lucy Underdown — 3 reps in 01:44.35
- Rebecca Roberts — 3 reps in 01:50.88
- Katie Blunden — 1 rep in 00:00.00
- Jackie Osczevski — 1 rep in 00:19.14
- Grace Hilbourne — Withdrew
Event Five — Grip Medley
The penultimate event of the 2026 Rogue Invitational for the Strongmen and Strongwomen was the Grip Medley. As the name suggests, it was a true test of grip and forearm strength, pushing the athletes to the limit to test another aspect of their physical readiness. The athletes first had to complete the 20-ft Duck Walk, followed by a 40-ft Farmer’s Carry, and wrapped up by picking up and loading three heavy sandbags.
Men’s weights: 500-lb (227-kg) Duck Walk, 250-lb (114-kg) per hand Farmer’s Walk, 325-lb (147-kg), 350-lb (159-kg), 375-lb (170-kg) Sandbag
Women’s weights: 375-lb (170-kg) Duck Walk, 225-lb (102-kg) per hand Farmer’s Walk, 200-lb (90-kg), 220-lb (100-kg), 240-lb (109-kg) Sandbag
Strongmen
The 2025 World’s Strongest Man, Rayno Nel, had a near-perfect showing in the Grip Medley, crushing all implements and transitions with ease. His time came out to 40.79 seconds, earning him 10 points and getting him back in contention for the podium and the title. Rayno was closely followed by Martins Licis, who placed second with a score of 47.78 seconds. Pavlo Kordiyaka rounded out the top three with a time of 49.65 seconds.
Trey Mitchell has previously had issues with grip events due to a persistent injury, but a fifth place finish in the Grip Medley left him in the title race. On the other hand, Mitchell Hooper placed sixth and practically shut down the possibility of defending his title.
- Rayno Nel — 00:40.79
- Martins Licis — 00:47.78
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 00:49.65
- Paddy Haynes — 00:56.00
- Trey Mitchell — 00:56.46
- Mitchell Hooper — 00:57.28
- Austin Andrade — 01:22.16
- Ondřej Fojtů — CAP+1 (00:35.00)
- Thomas Evans — CAP+1 (00:37.36)
Strongwomen
Inez Carrasquillo grabbed her fourth straight event win at the 2026 Rogue Invitational, setting herself in a great position going into the final event. She had a very smooth performance in the Grip Medley, finishing with a time of 33.61 seconds. As a result, Inez finally claimed the overall lead for the first time of the weekend, but she shared it with Agelica Jardine.
Angelica Jardine also had an incredible performance, but she stumbled after finishing the Farmer’s Carry and ended up falling to the floor for a second. She immediately got back up and continued competing, miraculously finishing in second place with a time of 43.31. Lucy Underdown was just 0.20 seconds slower, but she had to settle for third place.
- Inez Carrasquillo — 00:33.61
- Angelica Jardine — 00:43.31
- Lucy Underdown — 00:43.51
- Jackie Osczevski — 00:48.25
- Rebecca Roberts — 01:00.41
- Jennifer Lyle — CAP+1 (00:33.00)
- Andrea Thompson — CAP+2 (00:40.20)
- Katie Blunden — CAP+2 (01:54.84)
Event Six — Mons Megs
The 2026 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman competition concludes with the Mons Megs events. It is a classic stone-loading challenge, tasking the athletes with picking up and placing massive round stones onto their respective platforms. It is a timed event, meaning that the aim is to finish it in the shortest time possible.
The 2026 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman competition concluded with the Mons Megs events. It was a classic stone-loading challenge, tasking the athletes with picking up and loading massive round stones onto the designated platform. It was a timed event, meaning that the aim was to finish it in the shortest time possible.
Men’s weights: 310-lb (140-kg) to 440-lb (200-kg)
Women’s weights: 225-lb (102-kg) to 300-lb (136-kg)
Strongmen
Martins Licis and Trey Mitchell were separated by just one point going into the final event of the competition. Seeing that the events were performed in pairs of two, they went head to head. Martins had a better start, but he started slowing down once he reached the heavier stones. On the other hand, Trey’s raw power was enough for him to lift all stones and claim the top spot. As a result, he was also crowned the champion.
Rayno Nel was the only other man to finish the entire event but was nine seconds slower than Trey. So, he placed second in the event and earned a bronze medal overall. Martins Licis rounded out the top three in the Mons Meg event.
- Trey Mitchell — 00:30.44
- Rayno Nel — 00:39.94
- Martins Licis — CAP+1 (00:20.53)
- Paddy Haynes — CAP+1 (00:23.31)
- Ondřej Fojtů — CAP+1 (00:29.77)
- Thomas Evans — CAP+1 (00:35.36)
- Austin Andrade — CAP+1 (00:51.80)
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — CAP+2 (00:13.79)
- Mitchell Hooper — CAP+2 (00:19.76)
Strongwomen
Going into the Mons Megs stones, Angelica Jardine and Inez Carrasquillo were tied on points. So, whoever placed higher in the final event would also take the title. They performed the event head-to-head, and it was immediately clear that Angelica Jardine had a better start. Consequently, she was the first one to pick up the heaviest stone but tried to one-motion it, which almost cost her the win. However, she dropped it down to her lap and tried again, managing to load it before Inez.
Inez Carrasquillo finished the event in 35.31 seconds, which was approximately nine seconds after Angelica. Rebecca Roberts was the only other woman who successfully completed the entire event.
- Angelica Jardine — 00:26.85
- Inez Carrasquillo — 00:35.31
- Rebecca Roberts — 00:38.68
- Jennifer Lyle — CAP+1 (00:26.19)
- Katie Blunden — CAP+1 (00:33.06)
- Jackie Osczevski — CAP+1 (00:44.44)
- Lucy Underdown — CAP+2 (00:18.10)
- Andrea Thompson — CAP+3 (00:21.03)
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Event One — Deadlift Ladder
The opening event of the 2026 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman competition tasked the athletes with completing a Deadlift Ladder. Consequently, the competitors had to lift a series of progressively heavier loaded barbells in rapid succession within a strict time limit. The athletes performed as many reps as possible once they reached the final barbell.
Strongman Results
Martins Licis has been working exceptionally hard to make his way back to the competitive stage but has also been very patient. It has clearly paid off very well, as he won the opening event of the 2026 Rogue Invitational. He was one of three athletes to complete six repetitions, but was the fastest out of all.
The former WSM champion, Rayno Nel, also had a very decent start to the competition, having placed second in the Deadlift Ladder. He was followed closely by Paddy Haynes, who, despite being one of the lightest professional Strongman, showcased incredible strength and endurance.
- Martins Licis — 6 reps in 00:42.83
- Rayno Nel — 6 reps in 00:55.90
- Paddy Haynes — 6 reps in 01:06.40
- Mitchell Hooper — 5 reps in 00:52.53
- Trey Mitchell — 5 reps in 00:56.09
- Austin Andrade — 5 reps in 01:09.08
- Ondřej Fojtů — 4 reps in 00:37.09
- Thomas Evans — 4 reps in 00:47.95
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 2 reps in 00:21.06
Strongwoman Results
Lucy Underdown put on an absolute clinic in event one at the 2026 Rogue Invitational. Going out first in the order meant she had zero reference points to work with, but she just kept pulling until she hit a massive 13 reps. It was way more than enough to lock up the win and remind everyone why she’s the undisputed deadlift queen.
Angelica Jardine and Jennifer Lyle both put up serious fights, tying for second place with 9 reps each. However, Lyle locked in the quicker time, gaining the edge in the tiebreaker.
- Lucy Underdown — 13 reps in 01:28.00
- Jennifer Lyle — 9 reps in 01:18.81
- Angelica Jardine — 9 reps in 01:28.56
- Andrea Thompson — 7 reps in 01:15.52
- Grace Hilbourne — 7 reps in 01:27.00
- Rebecca Roberts — 6 reps in 01:30.00
- Jackie Osczevski — 4 reps in 00:57.90
- Inez Carrasquillo — 3 reps in 00:28.06
- Katie Blunden — 1 rep in 00:14.28
Event Two — Viking Press
Moving on to the second event of the day, the athletes pressed a weighted apparatus overhead repeatedly from a standing position for the maximum number of repetitions. This test evaluated raw shoulder strength, lockouts, and overhead endurance, while also forcing the athletes to maintain perfect technique.
Men’s weight: 181 kilograms (400 pounds)
Women’s weight: 102 kilograms (225 pounds)
Men’s Results
Trey Mitchell is easily one of the strongest men on earth when it comes to static strength, especially in the overhead pressing events. So, it wasn’t a surprise to see him lock out 15 repetitions on the Viking Press, which proved to be the winning number. Trey utilized his raw power and steadily added reps to his tally, ultimately managing to accomplish his goal and take the 10 points.
Ondřej Fojtů is another powerhouse but is also one of the youngest athletes at the highest level of Strongman. At 24 years old, Ondřej displayed his youthful energy and also managed to reach 15 repetitions. However, he was nearly seven seconds slower than Trey, which meant that he had to settle for second place. Mitchell Hooper continued with his consistent performances and grabbed third with a total of 13 repetitions.
- Trey Mitchell — 15 reps in 53.82
- Ondřej Fojtů — 15 reps in 59.99
- Mitchell Hooper — 13 reps in 53.36
- Martins Licis — 11 reps in 51.83
- Thomas Evans — 10 reps in 44.07
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 8 reps in 46.74
- Austin Andrade — 7 reps in 53.71
- Rayno Nel — 2 reps in 05.65
- Paddy Haynes — 1 rep in 05.05
Women’s Results
The women’s division saw Inez Carrasquillo put up one of the greatest performances in the history of Strongwoman. She utilized the 60 seconds to the fullest and accumulated a total of 23 repetitions. Even before the event, it was clear that Inez would be a huge favorite for the win, but her performance exceeded all expectations.
Andrea Thompson is also one of the greatest overhead pressers of all time, having set multiple records during her career. Her score in the Viking Press came out to 17 repetitions, which earned her a seconds place. Angelica Jardine locked out 16 reps to finish third, beating Lucy Underdown by one repetition.
- Inez Carrasquillo — 23 reps in 55.76
- Andrea Thompson — 17 reps in 59.07
- Angelica Jardine — 16 reps in 57.94
- Lucy Underdown — 15 reps in 57.69
- Rebecca Roberts — 15 reps in 01:00.00
- Grace Hilbourne — 9 reps in 24.30
- Jennifer Lyle — 9 reps in 47.15
- Jackie Osczevski — 7 reps in 42.71
- Katie Blunden — 0 reps
Event Three — Conan’s Wheel
Day one of the 2026 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman competition concluded with the Conan’s Wheel event. So, the competitors were tasked with lifting a heavy, pivoting apparatus up to their chest and walking it in a circle with the aim of achieving the maximum distance possible. Conan’s Wheel is recognized as one of the most painful and difficult events ever seen in the sport, requiring tremendous core stability, stamina, and mental fortitude.
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Paddy Haynes took top honors in the third event of the 2026 Rogue Invitational, putting on a true masterclass to win the event with a massive score of 899 degrees. He pushed straight through the agonizing chest pressure to complete nearly two and a half full revolutions, locking up 10 points to conclude the first day.
Rayno Nel and Mitchell Hooper pushed Haynes all the way to the wire to secure the remaining podium spots. Nel took second place with an impressive 869 degrees, keeping a steady pace around the circle, while defending champion Hooper claimed third with 837 degrees to solidify his spot at top of the overall standings.
- Paddy Haynes — 899°
- Rayno Nel — 869°
- Mitchell Hooper — 837°
- Pavlo Kordiyaka — 772°
- Ondřej Fojtů — 739°
- Martins Licis — 464°
- Trey Mitchell — 419°
- Thomas Evans — 366°
- Austin Andrade — 366°
Strongwomen
Inez Carrasquillo stole the show in the final event of day one at the 2026 Rogue Invitational, putting on an impressive display of stamina to take the win with a staggering 991 degrees. With two event wins on the day, Inez put herself in contention for the title, while her Conan’s Wheel performance served as a true statement of her strength and determination.
Angelica Jardine and Rebecca Roberts rounded out the top three with incredible efforts of their own. Jardine locked down second place by carrying the heavy apparatus for 797 degrees, putting serious distance between herself and the rest of the pack. Roberts fought hard to secure third place with 524 degrees, narrowly edging out Lucy Underdown to grab crucial points.
- Inez Carrasquillo — 991°
- Angelica Jardine — 797°
- Rebecca Roberts — 524°
- Lucy Underdown — 509°
- Katie Blunden — 446°
- Jackie Osczevski — 379°
- Jennifer Lyle — 321°
- Andrea Thompson — 281°
- Grace Hilbourne — No Lift
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This year brings the sixth edition of the Strongman division and the third edition of the Strongwoman division to the Rogue Invitational. Mitchell Hooper is coming back in pursuit of his fourth consecutive title, while Inez Carrasquillo is looking to continue her 100% win streak at the competition. However, they are both facing some incredible athletes, who are hungry to finally take over the throne.
