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2021 Arnold Strongman Classic UK Results: Evan Singleton Wins Inaugural Event
Evan Singleton narrowly defeated Oleskii Novikov to take home the title.
The Arnold Sports Festival UK took place over the weekend in Birmingham, England. The weekend began with Nathan De Asha taking home the prize in Men’s Open during the bodybuilding contest and it ended with Evan Singleton winning the inaugural 2021 Arnold Strongman Classic UK.
A group of the best competitors in the world put on a show in England that will keep this event as a must-watch over the years. Singleton narrowly defeated former World’s Strongest Man Oleksii Novikov, who finished second. Trey Mitchell took him the bronze in the competition.
There were a total of five events that took place for competitors to take part in. Below, you can find a full breakdown of the final standings and event-by-event coverage.
2021 Arnold Strongman Classic UK Results
First Place – Evan Singleton — 42 points
Second Place – Oleksii Novikov — 42 points
Third Place – Trey Mitchell — 36.5 points*
Fourth Place – J.F. Caron — 36.5 points
Fifth Place – Mark Felix — 28 points
Sixth Place – Andy Black — 25 points
Seventh Place – Nedzmin Ambeskovic — 19 points
Eighth Place – Pa O’Dwyer — 14 points
Ninth Place – Luke Stoltman — Four points
Tenth Place – Tom Stoltman — Three points
Singleton was named the winner after coming out on top in the tie-breaker. Luke Stoltman withdrew after the first event and his brother, Tom, was out just one event later.
Hercules Hold
Mark Felix — 81.62 seconds
Evan Singleton — 78.11 seocnds
JF Caron — 74.27 seconds
The Hercules hold was the first event of the competition. Mark Felix is known as the best in this event and he was able to take home the win here. Felix currently holds the world record in the Hercules hold of one minute and 32 seconds.
Frame Carry
Oleksii Novikov — 7.35 seconds
Evan Singleton — 8.50 seconds
Mark Felix — 9.75 seconds
The frame carry tested which competitor could carry 400kg (881lb) a distance of 20 meters in the fastest time. Novikov used his impressive grip and brute strength to win this event by over one second.
Axle Bar Deadlift for Reps
Oleksii Novikov — Eight reps
Trey Mitchell — Seven reps
Evan Singleton — Five reps
JF Caron — Five reps
Nedzmin Ambeskovic — Five reps
Up next, the athletes were given 60 seconds to deadlift 360kg (793.4lb) for as many reps as possible in the time given. Novikov won his second-straight event besting Mitchell by a single rep. This is where it looked like Novikov might win the 2021 Arnold Strongman Classic UK.
Dumbbell Press
Oleksii Novikov — Eight reps
Evan Singleton — Seven reps
Trey Mitchell — Six reps
JF Caron — Six reps
Novikov won another event in the dumbbell press and this is one where he holds the world record. Novikov pressed the 100kg (220.5lb) weight eight times to take home the victory. Singleton finished just one behind and remained alive in the competition.
Atlas Stones
Andy Black — Five stones in 18.28 seconds
Trey Mitchell — Five stones in 18.41 seconds
Evan Singleton — Five stones in 19.44 seconds
Neither Singleton or Novikov finished first in the event but they still led in points. Andy Black completed all five stones in 18.28 seconds. Singleton finished third at 19.44 seconds but this was still one second faster than Novikov. Because of the tiebreaker being the final event, Singleton was named the winner after his head-to-head victory over Novikov.
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