Shaw Classic Open
Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.
The Shaw Classic is a strongman competition run and hosted by four-time World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw, who won the inaugural competition in 2020. The second edition of the contest had 16 athletes with backgrounds from Europe and North America. The total prize pool in 2020 was $53,900.
The most recent Shaw Classic Open champion is Ben Glasscock. The series has run 9 editions (2022 - 2025).
Champions by Year
Contests
| Year | Contest Name | Winner | Location | Athletes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Shaw Classic Open | Ben Glasscock |
Loveland
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10 |
| 2024 | 2024 Shaw Classic Open (Men) | Josh Spurgeon |
Loveland
|
10 |
| 2024 | 2024 Shaw Classic Open (LW Women) | Kira Wrixon |
Loveland
|
10 |
| 2024 | 2024 Shaw Classic Open (LW Men) | Alec Soukup |
Loveland
|
10 |
| 2024 | 2024 Shaw Classic Open (Women) | Melissa Peacock |
Loveland
|
10 |
| 2023 | 2023 Shaw Classic Open (Women) | Olga Liashchuk |
Loveland
|
14 |
| 2023 | 2023 Shaw Classic Open (Men) | Austin Andrade |
Loveland
|
16 |
| 2022 | 2022 Shaw Classic Open (Women) | Victoria Long |
Loveland
|
10 |
| 2022 | 2022 Shaw Classic Open (Men) | Thomas Evans |
Loveland
|
16 |
About Contest Series
Shaw Classic Open has run 9 editions (2022 - 2025). The most recent champion is Ben Glasscock.
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.