Jul 09, 2026 · By Justin Pickrell

Fojtů Takes London: 24-Year-Old Buries Three WSM Champions at Giants Live

Strength News cover graphic: Fojtů Takes London — Deadweight

Ondřej Fojtů won the 2026 Giants Live Strongman Classic in London on July 4 with 50.5 points. He's 24 years old, and the field he beat included three World's Strongest Man champions.

How did Fojtů win it?

He took the first two events and then refused to give anything back. Fojtů opened by clearing all five implements in the Overhead Medley in 41.87 seconds, then carried the Webster Stones 43.4 meters — both event wins. Across the last three events he never placed lower than fifth, per Fitness Volt's full results.

Who else showed up?

Paddy Haynes took second at 44.5 points, edging 2025 WSM champ Rayno Nel on the tiebreak at the same score. Martins Licis finished fifth. Mitchell Hooper and Evan Singleton both no-lifted the 360-kg axle deadlift and withdrew.

What actually went down, event by event?

  1. Overhead Medley: Fojtů, 5 implements (up to a 150-kg circus bell) in 41.87 s. Only Kordiyaka also finished all five.
  2. Webster Stones: Fojtů, 43.4 m with 136-kg and 113-kg stones. Nel second at 40.4 m.
  3. Axle Deadlift: 360 kg (793.7 lb) for reps — Nel and Haynes tied at 9.
  4. Conan's Wheel: Haynes set a new record on this setup at 1,106 degrees with 200 kg on his forearms.
  5. Atlas Stones: Haynes ran five stones in 22.21 s, beating Licis by 0.07 seconds.

Fojtů also won Europe's Strongest Man earlier this year. Two international titles at 24. Nobody handed him either one — he showed up and out-worked grown champions. That's the whole formula. It's on the back of the Barbell heavyweight tee for a reason.

FAQ

Who won the 2026 Giants Live Strongman Classic?

Ondřej Fojtů of the Czech Republic, with 50.5 points over Paddy Haynes and Rayno Nel (44.5 each).

What record was set at the 2026 Strongman Classic?

Paddy Haynes covered 1,106 degrees on the 200-kg Conan's Wheel — a new record on that setup.

How old is Ondřej Fojtů?

24, with two international titles already in 2026.

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