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2006 World Strongman Challenge

The 2006 World Strongman Challenge was held on 2006-05-21 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 13 athletes competed.

Date: May 21, 2006
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Type: IFSA Grand Prix
Division: Men
Žydrūnas Savickas
1st Place

Žydrūnas Savickas 🇱🇹

Total Points: 87.0

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Žydrūnas Savickas 🇱🇹 LTU 87.0
2 Derek Poundstone 🇺🇸 USA 68.0
3 Jon Andersen 🇺🇸 USA 67.5
4 Tomi Lotta 🇫🇮 FIN 56.5
5 Van Hatfield 🇺🇸 USA 53.0
6 Walt Gogola 🇺🇸 USA 40.0
7 Matt Wanat 🇺🇸 USA 40.0
8 Marshall White 🇺🇸 USA 38.0
9 Jim Glassman 🇺🇸 USA 33.0
10 Gerard Benderoth 🇺🇸 USA 29.0
11 Travis Ortmayer 🇺🇸 USA 19.0
12 Chad Coy 🇺🇸 USA 10.0
13 Milan Jovanović 🇷🇸 SRB 0.0
Last updated: March 3, 2026

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About 2006 World 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.

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Points are awarded per event based on each athlete's placement. The athlete with the highest total points (or lowest cumulative placement score, depending on the format) across all events wins the overall competition. Some contests use head-to-head formats or last-man-standing rounds in finals.
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Events vary by competition level and organizer. Common events include the deadlift, atlas stones, log press, farmer's walk, yoke carry, car deadlift, and loading races. Major competitions like World's Strongest Man and the Arnold Strongman Classic feature unique signature events each year.