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2016 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships
Results
| Place | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach Hadge | 🇺🇸 USA | 45.6 |
| 2 | Evgeny Markov | 🇷🇺 RUS | 43.0 |
| 3 | Mathew Ragg | 🇳🇿 NZL | 42.5 |
| 4 | Mateusz Ostaszewski | 🇵🇱 POL | 39.5 |
| 5 | Gabriel Peña | 🇲🇽 MEX | 39.5 |
| 6 | Steve Schmidt | 🇺🇸 USA | 35.4 |
| 7 | Meelis Peil | 🇪🇪 EST | 33.4 |
| 8 | Brian Fletcher | 🇺🇸 USA | 33.1 |
| 9 | Jakub Szczechowski | 🇵🇱 POL | 32.8 |
| 10 | Trey Mitchell | 🇺🇸 USA | 32.8 |
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About 2016 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships
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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.