2022 Shaw Classic
August 13-14, 2022
A competition held "By the Athletes, For the Athletes" and created in 2019, Brian Shaw and his Wife Keri have slaved over its creation. Every detail has been carefully measured to create one of the greatest tests of strength that there is. 8 events over 2 days, held at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland, Colorado, ensures that these athletes will be pushed to their limits while showing off their incredible strength. This is the first year that we are seeing an Open Men's and Womens competition at the Shaw Classic. After an online qualifier, these men and women have gained a place to compete along side the pro athletes. The winner of the Men's open event will have a reserved spot at the 2023 Shaw Classic.
Main Events
Day 1 Events
Max Hummer Tire Deadlift
Athletes will compete to pull a giant deadlift bar loaded with Hummer tires. It will be a Rising Bar system, so max weight will win.
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Weights: Unknown
JF Caron and Adam Bishop tied for 1st in 2021 at 1,155lbs (524kg)
Super Yoke Carry
Competing in pairs, the athletes will carry the super yoke down the arena floor and back.
Fastest time to complete the course
Weight: 1,117lbs
Evan Singleton got 1st last year with 30.61 seconds
Circus Dumbbell
Competing in pairs, the athletes will press a circus dumbbell overhead for as many reps as they can.
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Weight: 242lbs (110kg)
Evan Singleton got 1st last year with 7 reps
Throwing Event
Competing in pairs, the athletes will rush to throw either a bag or keg over the same tower from 2021's Shaw Classic
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Weights: 50lbs, 50lbs, 55lbs, 55lbs, 60lbs, 60lbs, 65lbs, 65lbs
Maxime Boudreault got 1st last year with 8 bags in 28.25 seconds
Day 2 Events
Log Press Event
3 different logs will be set up. Athletes are able to choose which log to lift for however many reps during the time limit.
Any number of reps on a heavier log will beat any number of reps on the lighter log.
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Weights: 441lbs (200kg), 410lbs (185kg), 380lbs (172kg)
Frame Carry/Arm over Arm Medley
Competing in pairs, athletes will race to carry a frame past the line and then struggle to arm over arm pull a heavy object to the top of a tower.
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Weights: Unknown
Evan Singleton got 1st in the similar event last year with 58.71 seconds.
Car Leg Press
A first of its kind event. Athletes will be leg pressing a car for reps. The car will be mounted on top of the apparatus and the athletes will press it up with the sheer force of their legs.
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Weight: (Unknown ~1,800lbs)
Atlas Stones
A true test of strength and a staple at most strongman competitions. In pairs, athletes must lift these 5 stones to each of their platforms.
Weights: 350lbs (158kg), 375lbs (170kg), 400lbs (181kg), 425 (193kg), 450 (204kg)
Trey Mitchell got 1st in this event last year with 5 stones in 28.04 seconds
Open Class Events
Women's Events
Log Press
Competing in pairs, athletes will be pressing the log overhead for as many reps as possible.
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Weights: Have not been announced
Deadlift
Competing in pairs, athletes will be pulling the weight from the ground for as many reps as possible.
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Weights: Have not been announced
Yoke Carry
Competing in pairs, athletes will race to carry the yoke from start to finish in the fastest time possible.
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Weights: Have not been announced
Frame Carry
Competing in pairs, athletes will race to carry the frame from start to finish in the fastest time possible.
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Weights: Have not been announced
Bag Toss
Competing in pairs, the athletes will rush to throw a bag over the same tower from 2021's Shaw Classic. This will be done in conjunction with the pro class.
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Weights: Have not been announced
Men's Events
Log Press
Competing in pairs, athletes will be pressing the log overhead for as many reps as possible.
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Weights: Have not been announced
Deadlift
Competing in pairs, athletes will be pulling the weight from the ground for as many reps as possible.
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Weights: Have not been announced
Yoke Carry
Competing in pairs, athletes will race to carry the yoke from start to finish in the fastest time possible.
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Weights: Have not been announced
Frame Carry
Competing in pairs, athletes will race to carry the frame from start to finish in the fastest time possible.
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Weights: Have not been announced
Atlas Stones
A true test of strength and a staple at most strongman competitions. In pairs, athletes must lift these 5 stones to each of their platforms.
Weights: 350lbs (158kg), 375lbs (170kg), 400lbs (181kg), 425 (193kg), 450 (204kg)