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2010 Arnold Strongman Classic

The 2010 Arnold Strongman Classic was held on 2010-03-05 in Columbus, Ohio. 10 athletes competed across 5 events were contested.

Date: March 5, 2010 – March 6, 2010
Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Type: Arnold Strongman Classic
Division: Men
Derek Poundstone
1st Place

Derek Poundstone 🇺🇸

Total Points: 45.0

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Derek Poundstone 🇺🇸 USA 45.0
2 Žydrūnas Savickas 🇱🇹 LTU 41.0
3 Travis Ortmayer 🇺🇸 USA 37.5
4 Mikhail Koklyaev 🇷🇺 RUS 37.0
5 Brian Shaw 🇺🇸 USA 33.0
6 Dave Ostlund 🇺🇸 USA 21.5
7 Phil Pfister 🇺🇸 USA 19.5
8 Kostiantyn Ilin 🇺🇦 UKR 16.0
9 Nick Best 🇺🇸 USA 11.5
10 Brian Siders 🇺🇸 USA 7.0
Last updated: February 23, 2026

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About 2010 Arnold Strongman Classic

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.
All competition data is compiled from multiple verified sources including official federation records, competition organizer data, and historical archives. Results are cross-referenced across independent sources and verified through both automated consistency checks and manual review to ensure accuracy.
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.