Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic

Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic
Tournament information
Location Reykjavík, Iceland
Month played November
Established 2010
Format Multi-event competition
Current champion
United States Brian Shaw

Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic is an annual strongman competition consisting of international athletes from various countries. The event was established in 2010 by contest organizer Hjalti Árnason, who was a childhood friend of the late Jón Páll Sigmarsson.[1] The event takes place annually during the Icelandic fitness & health expo.

Event Results

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place Location
2010[1] United States Brian Shaw Iceland Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson United Kingdom Mark Felix Iceland Laugardalshöll Stadium, Reykjavík, Iceland
2011[2] United States Brian Shaw United Kingdom Laurence Shahlaei Iceland Pall Logason Iceland Laugardalshöll Stadium, Reykjavík, Iceland

References

  1. 1 2 Brian Shaw Wins the Inaugural Jon Pall Sigmarsson Classic Strongman Contest
  2. Brian Shaw Wins Jon Pall Sigmarsson Classic
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