The inaugural Arnold Sports Festival UK wrapped up on Oct. 3, 2021. It was a memorable first show in the UK, which featured the first-ever Arnold Strongman Classic UK won by Evan Singleton via tiebreaker ... Continue Reading
William Bonac Arrives in U.S., Confirms He Will Compete at 2021 Mr. Olympia
Good news for bodybuilding fans: two-time Arnold Classic Champion William Bonac is officially in the United States and has said he is competing in the 2021 Mr. Olympia. Bonac is currently on the list of ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 Olympia — Qualified Athletes, Prize Purse & PPV Information
On Oct. 7-10, 2021, the most chiseled physiques from around the world will converge on Orlando, FL, to compete for the greatest prize in the sport of bodybuilding — the Sandow trophy. Athletes in 11 ... Continue Reading
Evan Singleton Narrowly Defeats Oleksii Novikov to Win Inaugural Arnold Strongman Classic UK
The inaugural Arnold Sports Festival UK had many fans buzzing in Birmingham, England over the weekend of Oct. 1-3, 2021. One of the final events was the inaugural Arnold UK Giants Live strongman contest. ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha Wins 2021 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Show
History was made at the inaugural Arnold Classic UK contest in Birmingham, England. Nathan De Asha won the first edition of the new bodybuilding contest — held at the Arnold Sports Festival UK from Oct. ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii Snags Two World Records at 2021 IPF World Championships
The records don't stop. At the 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships, held in Halmstad, Sweden from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3, 83-kilogram lifter Russel Orhii set two ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Prescillia “Lya” Bavoil (63KG) Scores 3 Raw World Records at 2021 IPF World Championships
The 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Open Classic Championships are in Halmstad, Sweden, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3, 2021. There's already been a slew of world records up and down ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis One-Motions a 340-Pound Atlas Stone for Reps Ahead of 2021 Rogue Invitational
The strongman world has long awaited the return of 2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis to competition. Since sustaining injuries from getting hit by a car while riding his bike in ... Continue Reading
6 Classic Physique Competitors to Watch at the 2021 Olympia
On Oct. 7-10, 2021, the 2021 Olympia contest will occur in Orlando, FL. It will feature 11 bodybuilding divisions and some of the greatest physiques that currently grace the globe. Classic Physique is a ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the 2021 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Contest
On Sept. 25, the famed Arnold Classic US, which took place in Columbus, OH, saw history made as a 19th champion — Nick Walker — was crowned in the contest's 32-year history. A week later, on Oct. 1, 2021, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Maria Wattel, Olivier Richters & Pratik Mohite Are in the 2022 Guinness Book of World Records
It is a notable achievement to be Officially Amazing™ in the eyes of Guinness World Records®. Three bodybuilders grace the pages of the 2022 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records (GBWR) — Maria ... Continue Reading
YouTuber Logan Paul Challenges Hafthor Björnsson to Box on the “IMPAULSIVE” Podcast
On the Sept. 23, 2021, episode of Logan Paul's IMPAULSIVE podcast, the influencer turned boxer welcomed special guest, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor "The Mountain" ... Continue Reading
Kristy Hawkins (75KG) Sets 3 World Records at the 2021 Bucked Up Showdown Powerlifting Meet
The 2021 Bucked Up Showdown, sanctioned by the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF), was full of historic moments. On Sept. 25, John Haack totaled 1,005.5 kilograms at 90 kilograms, Joe Sullivan ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Wants Classic Physique to Be as Big as Open Bodybuilding
Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger and Open bodybuilding competitor Cedric McMillan provided commentary during the judging of the Classic Physique division at the 2021 Arnold Classic on ... Continue Reading
Abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ 12-Pound Dumbbells Are Still on Display
Frederick Douglass is one of the USA's most notable historical figures. He was born into slavery on an unknown day in 1818 on Holme Hill Farm in Talbot County, Maryland. According to Britannica, Douglass ... Continue Reading
World Record Festival — 2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown Results
The 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Bucked Up Showdown took place on Sept. 25, 2021, in Kansas City, MO. It hosted some of the greatest performances in the history of powerlifting with a ... Continue Reading
Dylan Miraglia Lifts 37,470.8 Pounds of Atlas Stone in One Hour
Consider Sept. 25, 2021, Atlas Stone day. No, it is not because 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman lifted heavier than his 286-kilogram (630.5-pound) world record. Nor is it due to ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tamara Walcott Deadlifts All-Time Women’s Raw World Record of 288.5 Kilograms (636 Pounds)
The 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Showdown in Kansas City, MO, was filled to the brim with world record performances. Joe Sullivan smashed his all-time raw squat world record in the ... Continue Reading
Josh Silvas, Nicolas Cambi (U105KG) Win 2021 America’s Strongest Man Contests
Nicolas Cambi is unstoppable. On Sept. 25, 2021, the 2021 America's Strongest Man contests — the Open and Under-105-kilogram divisions (U105KG) — presented by Big Country Classic (BCC) were held in San ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Totals 1005.5KG at 90KG for Raw All-Time World Record
On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, powerlifter John Haack had the performance of his career. At the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Showdown 2021 in Kansas City, MO, Haack totaled 1,005.5 kilograms, or ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Wins the 2021 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Show
Nick Walker is your 19th Arnold Classic champion. On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, bodybuilding history was made in Columbus, OH. The Men's Open bodybuilder won the prestigious 2021 Arnold Classic title after ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Joe Sullivan (100KG) Squats All-Time Raw World Record 380 Kilograms (837.8 Pounds)
On Sept. 26, 2020, Joe Sullivan squatted 373 kilograms (822.3 pounds) to set the all-time raw world record in the 100-kilogram class at the World Raw Powerlifting Syndicate (WRPF) The Showdown. Sullivan's ... Continue Reading
Strongman Eddie Hall Reacts to the Hafthor Björnsson vs. Devon Larratt Boxing Match
On Sept. 18, 2021, in Dubai, UAE, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson defeated Canadian arm-wrestler Devon Larratt via technical knockout (TKO) in the first round of ... Continue Reading
Defending Champion William Bonac Confirms That He’s Out of 2021 Arnold Classic
Defending Arnold Classic Champion William "The Conqueror" Bonac is out of the 2021 Arnold Classic. This development comes just one day before the contest takes place in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. ... Continue Reading