2001 Azalea Strongman Challenge
The 2001 Azalea Strongman Challenge was held on 2001-04-28 in Norfolk, Virginia. 12 athletes competed across 5 events were contested.
Events (5 total)
- 1. Keg Toss
- 2. Max Log Lift
- 3. Atlas Stones
- 4. Farmer's Walk
- 5. Truck Pull
Results
| Place | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Schoonveld | 🇺🇸 USA | 52.0 |
| 2 | Karl Gillingham | 🇺🇸 USA | 50.5 |
| 3 | Walt Gogola | 🇺🇸 USA | 46.0 |
| 3 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 🇮🇸 ISL | 46.0 |
| 5 | Mark Philippi | 🇺🇸 USA | 33.5 |
| 6 | Chad Coy | 🇺🇸 USA | 33.0 |
| 7 | Wade Gillingham | 🇺🇸 USA | 32.0 |
| 8 | Gary Mitchell | 🇺🇸 USA | 27.5 |
| 9 | John Beatty | 🇺🇸 USA | 25.5 |
| 10 | Bryan Neese | 🇺🇸 USA | 24.0 |
| 11 | Israel Garrido | 🇪🇸 ESP | 11.0 |
| 12 | Mark Keshishian | 🇺🇸 USA | 9.0 |
See Also
About 2001 Azalea Strongman Challenge
Strongman competitions test athletes across multiple events in a single contest, combining static strength, moving events, and endurance challenges. Results are typically scored using a points-based system where athletes earn placements in each event, and the overall winner is determined by the lowest cumulative score or highest total points.
Competition pages include full event breakdowns, individual athlete performances, and historical context for each contest. Whether you're researching World's Strongest Man finals, Arnold Strongman Classic results, or regional qualifiers, our database covers thousands of competitions from the sport's history.

