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2025 SCL World Finals

The 2025 SCL World Finals was held on 2025-11-15 in Upington, South Africa. 12 athletes competed across 8 events were contested.

Date: November 15, 2025 – November 17, 2025
Location: Upington, South Africa, South Africa
Type: Strongman Champions League
Division: Men
Rayno Nel
1st Place

Rayno Nel 🇿🇦

Total Points: 85.0

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Rayno Nel 🇿🇦 RSA 85.0
2 Kevin Hazeleger 🇳🇱 NED 70.5
3 Adam Roszkowski 🇵🇱 POL 69.0
4 Brian Kichton 🇺🇸 USA 68.0
5 Evans Nana Aryee 🇬🇭 GHA 61.5
6 Jesper Hansson 🇸🇪 SWE 51.0
7 Aivars Šmaukstelis 🇱🇻 LAT 45.0
8 Péter Juhász 🇭🇺 HUN 40.5
9 Graham Hicks 🇬🇧 GBR 37.5
10 Patrick Eibel 🇩🇪 GER 37.5
11 Andrea Invernizzi 🇮🇹 ITA 32.5
12 Kelin Mills 🇿🇦 RSA 24.0
Last updated: February 23, 2026

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About 2025 SCL World Finals

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.