The 2020 Europe's Strongest Man was a strongman competition that took place in Harrogate, England from 5âÂÂ6 September 2020 at the Allerton Castle. This event was held behind closed door due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defending champion Hafþór JúlÃÂus Björnsson did not defend his title as in August 2020 he announced his retirement from the sport of strongman. Europe's Strongest Man debutant Luke Richardson won the event, with this being his first major strongman competition victory.
Participants
Results of events
Event 1: Max Log Lift
Event 2: Hercules Hold
- Athlete must stand between and hold on to pillars for as long as possible.
Event 3: Hammer Hold
- Athlete must stand straight and front hold a hammer for as long as possible.
Event 4: Loading Race
- 1 x 120 kilograms (265 lb) anchor, 1 x 150 kilograms (331 lb) barrel, 1 x 150 kilograms (331 lb) sack and 1 x 120 kilograms (265 lb) tire.
Event 5: Deadlift
- Weight: for as many repetitions as possible.
- Time Limit: 60 seconds
- Notes: This event was completed on an axle bar.
- The athletes that finished at the last 3 places at the end of day 1 (Paul Benton, Terry Hollands and Alex Lungu) were elimated from the rest of the competition.
Event 6: Stone Press
- Weight: 100 kilograms (220 lb) atlas stone for as many repetitions as possible.
- Time Limit 75 seconds.
Event 7: Nicol Stones Carry
- Weight: 138 kilograms (304 lb) stone on the right hand and 114 kilograms (251 lb) stone on the left hand for longest distance.
- Athletes get 10 seconds for a second pick-up after dropping the stones for the first time.
Event 8: Keg Toss
Event 9: Atlas Stones
- Weight: 5 stone series ranging from .
Final results
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