2018 Arnold Strongman Classic
| 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic | |
|---|---|
| Competition information | |
| Dates | 2-3 March 2018 |
| Venue | Greater Columbus Convention Center |
| Location | Ohio, Columbus |
| Country | United States |
| Athletes participating | 10 |
| Nations participating | 8 |
| Champion(s) | |
| Hafþór Björnsson | |
The 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic was a strongman contest that took place in Ohio, Columbus from 2–3 March 2018 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The Arnold Strongman Classic is the finale of the Arnold Strongman Tour and is seen as one of the biggest and most prestigious strongmen events on the circuit.
After continuous progression in the competition, coming 10th in 2012, 8th in 2013, 5th in 2014, 7th in 2015, 5th in 2016, and finally 2nd in 2017, Iceland's Hafþór Björnsson won his first Arnold Strongman Classic after defeating the winner from 2017, the American Brian Shaw, who came 2nd. Russia's Mikhail Shivlyakov secured 3rd place.