Singleton’s post-injury journey culminated with this climactic win.
Evan Singleton is the champion of the 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic (GLSC). The athlete emerged triumphant in the competition that took place on July 8, 2023, in London, England. After undergoing biceps surgery in September 2022, the 2023 GLSC win is Singleton’s first because the 2021 Arnold Strongman Classic UK (ASCUK) in October 2021 — an approximate two-year gap. Singleton has never finished off the rostrum in three profession appearances on the GLSC (2021-2023).
Joining Singleton on the 2023 GLSC podium were former two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2021-2022) Tom Stoltman (second place) and the reigning WSM king Mitchell Hooper (third place). Per his page on Strongman Archives, Stoltman has now finished because the runner-up in two of three competitive appearances in 2023. Meanwhile, after his 2022 WSM debut, Hooper has finished on the rostrum in 10 consecutive competitions. The 2023 GLSC was technically Hooper’s “worst” result after winning three straight contests — the 2023 Australia’s Strongest International (ASI), the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), and the 2023 WSM — to start out the yr.
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The 2023 GLSC featured five events: the Nicol Stone Carry, Super Yoke, Deadlift (for reps), Viking Press, and Castle Stones (an Atlas Stones variation). Listed below are the ultimate standings and respective points for every participating strongman competitor from the 2023 GLSC:
2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic Final Standings
- Evan Singleton (United States) — 47 points
- Tom Stoltman (United Kingdom) — 46.5 points
- Mitchell Hooper (Canada) — 43 points
- Trey Mitchell (United States) — 33.5 points
- Eddie Williams (Australia) — 32 points
- Luke Stoltman (United Kingdom) — 28 points
- Spenser Remick (United States) — 27 points
- Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine) — 22.5 points
- Kevin Faires (United States) — 22 points
- Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou (Burkina Faso) — 19 points
- Rongo Keene (Australia) — 5.5 points
Singleton won his first-ever GLSC with consistency. The athlete finished in a minimum of the highest three of every event, peaking with a runner-up performance on the Super Yoke and the Castle Stones while tying for second place within the Viking Press.
Here’s an outline of Singleton’s individual performance that led to his win:
Evan Singleton | 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic Event Overview
- Nicol Stone Carry (for distance) — 25.25 meters | Third place
- Super Yoke (for time) — 12.19 seconds | Second place
- Deadlift (for reps) — Five | Third place
- Viking Press (for reps) — 17 | Tied for second place
- Castle Stones (for time) — Five in 25.18 seconds | Second place
Essentially the most surprising aspect of Singleton’s win may need been his output on the Castle Stones. Except for Stoltman, Singelton was the one other athlete to lift all five Stones, culminating in a narrow 0.5-point margin of victory over his peer.
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In a post on his Instagram from the aftermath of the 2023 GLSC, Singleton appeared emotional and appreciative of his achievement. When factoring within the recent adversity concerning his biceps injury that knocked him out of the ultimate leg of 2022, such a response seems greater than warranted.
Based on the tenor of Singleton’s post, his win could even be seen as an announcement.
“No other solution to say it,” Singleton began. “I wanted this [a win in the 2023 GLSC] so rattling bad. I put all the pieces into this prep and managed to drag out the victory. This win meant alot to me since it’s a great example of why whenever you discuss the most effective on the earth, you don’t leave me out of the conversation. I had some extent to prove this competition and I made my statement. I’m top-of-the-line.”
Featured image: @evan_trex_strongman on Instagram