Arnold Strongman Classic
The Arnold Strongman Classic is a competition in Strongman sport that has been conducted since 2002 as part of the annual Arnold Sports Festival (until 2005 Arnold Fitness Weekend).
Since the international Strongman Association IFSA in 2005 his own world championships brought to life, the world strongman scene is characterized by a competition, is what being fought between the IFSA and the organizers of the hitherto most prestigious Strongman Competition The World 's Strongest Man (WSM ). This led, among other things, that IFSA athletes start in competitions the competition was prohibited and vice versa. This IFSA Strongman World Championship have and The World's Strongest Man each have their own subscribers and have over the WSM decisions prior to 2005 have a lower sporting reputation.
When Arnold Strongman Classic WSM and IFSA athletes meet, what makes the special charm of this sporting event. So far, especially the athletes of the IFSA could excel here. The Lithuanians Žydrūnas Savickas dominated the competition even before the separation of the Strongman scene and won since 2003 a total of six times in a row the title.