World-class powerhouse Brian Shaw has officially retired after winning his last competition and earning the newly-determined title of “Strongest Man on Earth” in the Shaw Classics.
Shaw previously announced that 2023 would be his last year competing in strength sports, finishing seventh at April’s World Strongman and finishing as a professional strongman at his Shaw Classic in Loveland, Colorado. It was founded that had admitted to putting an end to a career.
Show Classic consists of 8 events. wheelbarrow and arm-over-arm medley. car leg press. Atlas stone. tire deadlift. standing chest press. bag over bar. And fingers and motorized stairs.
Two other champion strength athletes filled the remaining slots on the podium. Reigning World Strongman winner Mitchell Hooper is second with 89 points, while Scottish powerhouse (two-time WSM title holder) Tom Stoltman is third with 82 points.
It was Shaw’s second Shaw Classic win since winning the inaugural event in 2020. Widely considered one of the all-time greats, he left the world of competitive sports with a legacy that includes: In 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016 he won the WSM four times, Arnold he won the Classic, Americas he Strongman and Rogue he won his title at the Invitational.
“It was a tough experience as an athlete,” Shaw said at the final event of this year’s World’s Strongest Man. “I am very grateful to everyone who participated, the many people who have helped me over the years, the many people who participated in this contest, my family, my sons and my wife… me Lucky you.” Man. “
“So many of you have told me stories and shared so many things with me and I feel very fortunate to be able to compete on this platform, but hopefully to many others. I hope I can inspire you to go out and be great in different ways, that’s all.” , it was fun, c’mon, it was fun. I love you all so much and let’s go out and be awesome. ”
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