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All American Strongman Challenge

Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.

15 Editions of All-American Strongman Challenge
15 Editions
2005 - 2019 Year Range
José Baez Most Recent Winner

The most recent All-American Strongman Challenge champion is José Baez. Martins Licis holds the record with 4 titles (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). The series has run 15 editions (2005 - 2019).

Most Titles

1
Martins Licis 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
4x
2
Jerry Pritchett 2013, 2014
2x
3
Travis Ortmayer 2006, 2008
2x

Champions by Year

2019
José Baez
2018
Martins Licis
2017
Martins Licis
2016
Martins Licis
2015
Martins Licis 4-year streak
2014
Jerry Pritchett
2013
Jerry Pritchett 2-year streak
2012
Mike Burke
2011
Terry Hollands
2010
Nick Best
2009
Brian Shaw
2008
Travis Ortmayer
2007
Karl Gillingham
2006
Travis Ortmayer
2005
Brian Schoonveld

Contests

Year Contest Name Winner Location Athletes
2019 2019 All-American Strongman Challenge José Baez United States flag Los Angeles 4
2018 2018 All-American Strongman Challenge Martins Licis United States flag Los Angeles 2
2017 2017 All-American Strongman Challenge Martins Licis United States flag Los Angeles 5
2016 2016 All-American Strongman Challenge Martins Licis United States flag Los Angeles 15
2015 2015 All-American Strongman Challenge Martins Licis United States flag Los Angeles 17
2014 2014 All-American Strongman Challenge Jerry Pritchett United States flag Los Angeles 10
2013 2013 All-American Strongman Challenge Jerry Pritchett United States flag Los Angeles 10
2012 2012 All-American Strongman Challenge Mike Burke United States flag Los Angeles 9
2011 2011 All-American Strongman Challenge Terry Hollands United States flag Los Angeles 10
2010 2010 All-American Strongman Challenge Nick Best United States flag Los Angeles 14
2009 2009 All-American Strongman Challenge Brian Shaw United States flag Pasadena 9
2008 2008 All-American Strongman Challenge Travis Ortmayer United States flag Pasadena 12
2007 2007 All-American Strongman Challenge Karl Gillingham United States flag Pasadena 10
2006 2006 All-American Strongman Challenge Travis Ortmayer United States flag Pasadena 14
2005 2005 All-American Strongman Challenge Brian Schoonveld United States flag Pasadena 8
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About Contest Series

All-American Strongman Challenge has run 15 editions (2005 - 2019). Martins Licis holds the title record with 4 wins (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). The most recent champion is José Baez.

Series pages track every edition of a competition, allowing you to follow how the event has changed over the years, which athletes have claimed multiple titles, and how performance standards have improved. This historical perspective is invaluable for understanding the trajectory of professional strongman.