2020 Arnold Strongman Classic | |
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Competition information | |
Dates | 6–7 March 2020 |
Venue | Greater Columbus Convention Center |
Location | Ohio, Columbus |
Country | United States |
Athletes participating | 10 |
Nations participating | 7 |
Champion(s) | |
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson | |
The 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic was a strongman contest that took place in Columbus, Ohio, from March 6–7, 2020 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The Arnold Strongman Classic is the finale of the Arnold Strongman Tour and is seen as one of the biggest and most prestigious strongmen events on the circuit.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's competition was closed to general spectators with the crowd consisting of the athletes' family or team members.[1]
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson won the competition for the third time, becoming only the second man to win the competition three consecutive times after Žydrūnas Savickas. Mateusz Kieliszkowski finished a close 2nd, while Martins Licis secured the 3rd place.