Ondřej Fojtů dominated the 2026 Giants Live World Tour Finals in Glasgow and a record was shattered twice at the event
The 2026 Giants Live World Tour Finals and World Log Lift Championship took place on October 17 in Glasgow, Scotland, bringing together 12 of the world’s top strongman competitors. It was 24-year-old Ondřej Fojtů who stole the show, winning three of the five events to finish with 51.5 points and claim the overall championship. Fojtů continued his incredible 2026 campaign, adding another major victory to a resume that already includes titles at Europe’s Strongest Man and the Giants Live Strongman Classic. Matyáš Funiok finished second with 45.5 points, while Andrew Flynn rounded out the podium with 37 points. The competition also featured the World Log Lift Championship, where Fojtů shared first place with Jack Forgacs after both successfully lifted 210 kilograms (463 pounds).
2026 Giants Live World Tour Finals Event Information
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Location: Glasgow, Scotland
- Athletes: 12
- Events: Max Log Lift, Deadlift Ladder, Medley, Hercules Hold, Power Stairs
2026 Giants Live World Tour Finals Overall Results
- Winner – Ondřej Fojtů – 51.5 points
- 2nd – Matyáš Funiok – 45.5 points
- 3rd – Andrew Flynn – 37 points
- 4th – Pavlo Kordiyaka – 36.5 points
- 5th – Evan Singleton – 36.5 points
- 6th – Jack Forgacs – 35.5 points
- 7th – Luke Richardson – 32.5 points
- 8th – Evans Nana Aryee – 31 points
- 9th – Ben Glasscock – 29 points
- 10th – Eddie Williams – 28 points
- 11th – Luke Stoltman – 20 points
- 12th – Tom Stoltman – 4 points
2026 Giants Live World Tour Finals Event Results
Event One: World Log Lift Championship
The competition began with the World Log Lift Championship, where athletes attempted to lift the heaviest possible weight overhead.
Ondřej Fojtů and Jack Forgacs shared the event victory after successfully pressing 210 kilograms (463 pounds). Both athletes attempted to break the world record but were unsuccessful. Four competitors tied for third place with lifts of 200 kilograms.
- Winner – Ondřej Fojtů – 210 kg
- 1st (tie) – Jack Forgacs – 210 kg
- 3rd (tie) – Matyáš Funiok – 200 kg
- 3rd (tie) – Pavlo Kordiyaka – 200 kg
- 3rd (tie) – Evan Singleton – 200 kg
- 3rd (tie) – Luke Richardson – 200 kg
- 7th (tie) – Andrew Flynn – 190 kg
- 7th (tie) – Evans Nana Aryee – 190 kg
- 7th (tie) – Luke Stoltman – 190 kg
- 10th (tie) – Ben Glasscock – 170 kg
- 10th (tie) – Eddie Williams – 170 kg
- 10th (tie) – Tom Stoltman – 170 kg
Event Two: Deadlift Ladder
The Deadlift Ladder featured four barbells ranging from 330 kilograms (727.5 pounds) to 400 kilograms (881.8 pounds). Athletes were tasked with completing all four lifts as quickly as possible.
Fojtů continued his impressive start by winning his second consecutive event. He completed all four lifts in 32.59 seconds, narrowly defeating Andrew Flynn, who finished in 33.82 seconds. They were the only two competitors to complete the entire ladder.
- Winner – Ondřej Fojtů – 4 lifts in 32.59 seconds
- 2nd – Andrew Flynn – 4 lifts in 33.82 seconds
- 3rd – Jack Forgacs – 3 lifts in 23.76 seconds
- 4th – Ben Glasscock – 3 lifts in 24.23 seconds
- 5th – Matyáš Funiok – 3 lifts in 26.40 seconds
- 6th – Luke Richardson – 3 lifts in 28.01 seconds
- 7th – Eddie Williams – 3 lifts in 37.16 seconds
- 8th – Pavlo Kordiyaka – 3 lifts in 43.36 seconds
- 9th – Evans Nana Aryee – 3 lifts in 47.23 seconds
- 10th – Luke Stoltman – 2 lifts in 25.25 seconds
- 11th – Tom Stoltman – 1 lift in 8.24 seconds
- 12th – Evan Singleton – 1 lift in 10.38 seconds
Event Three: Medley
The third event tested speed and strength with a combination of a 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) Farmer’s Walk over 10 meters and a 420-kilogram (925.9-pound) Yoke Carry over 20 meters.
Former Europe’s Strongest Man Pavlo Kordiyaka delivered the fastest performance, completing the course in 23.63 seconds. Evans Nana Aryee finished second in 24.31 seconds, followed by Matyáš Funiok in third.
Fojtů recorded his lowest placing of the competition, finishing seventh, but remained in contention for the overall title.
- Winner – Pavlo Kordiyaka – 23.63 seconds
- 2nd – Evans Nana Aryee – 24.31 seconds
- 3rd – Matyáš Funiok – 27.54 seconds
- 4th – Jack Forgacs – 29.41 seconds
- 5th – Evan Singleton – 32.43 seconds
- 6th – Andrew Flynn – 32.48 seconds
- 7th – Ondřej Fojtů – 35.45 seconds
- 8th – Eddie Williams – 36.75 seconds
- 9th – Luke Richardson – 37.85 seconds
- 10th – Luke Stoltman – 38.28 seconds
- 11th – Ben Glasscock – 17.85 meters
- 12th – Tom Stoltman – Withdrew
Event Four: Hercules Hold
The Hercules Hold challenged competitors to maintain their grip on two massive pillars for as long as possible.
Eddie Williams won the event with a time of 94.50 seconds, setting a record that was later surpassed by special guest and strongman legend Mark Felix. Felix held the pillars for 103.81 seconds to reclaim the record.
Evan Singleton finished second among the competitors with 89.84 seconds, while Fojtů added valuable points with a third-place finish.
- Winner – Eddie Williams – 94.50 seconds
- 2nd – Evan Singleton – 89.84 seconds
- 3rd – Ondřej Fojtů – 85.13 seconds
- 4th – Matyáš Funiok – 72.63 seconds
- 5th – Andrew Flynn – 71.44 seconds
- 6th – Evans Nana Aryee – 71.31 seconds
- 7th – Luke Richardson – 63.28 seconds
- 8th – Ben Glasscock – 60.34 seconds
- 9th – Luke Stoltman – 59.47 seconds
- 10th – Jack Forgacs – 51.28 seconds
- 11th – Pavlo Kordiyaka – 50.19 seconds
- 12th – Tom Stoltman – Withdrew
Event Five: Power Stairs
The final event featured five implements weighing between 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) and 250 kilograms (551.2 pounds). Each implement had to be carried up three steps, with athletes given a 75-second time limit.
Fojtů saved another outstanding performance for the finale, completing all 15 steps in 44.06 seconds. Ben Glasscock came remarkably close to winning, finishing just 0.07 seconds behind him.
Funiok finished third in 44.89 seconds, but Fojtů’s third event victory secured the overall championship.
- Winner – Ondřej Fojtů – 15 steps in 44.06 seconds
- 2nd – Ben Glasscock – 15 steps in 44.13 seconds
- 3rd – Matyáš Funiok – 15 steps in 44.89 seconds
- 4th – Pavlo Kordiyaka – 15 steps in 45.26 seconds
- 5th – Evan Singleton – 15 steps in 51.90 seconds
- 6th – Luke Richardson – 15 steps in 53.30 seconds
- 7th – Andrew Flynn – 15 steps in 57.36 seconds
- 8th – Luke Stoltman – 14 steps in 56.90 seconds
- 9th – Evans Nana Aryee – 14 steps in 58.88 seconds
- 10th – Eddie Williams – 13 steps in 44.35 seconds
- 11th – Jack Forgacs – 11 steps in 49.06 seconds
- 12th – Tom Stoltman – Withdrew
Ondřej Fojtů Continues Incredible 2026 Strongman Season
At just 24 years old, Ondřej Fojtů has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young athletes in professional strongman.
His victory in Glasgow marked his third major international championship of 2026, following victories at Europe’s Strongest Man and the Giants Live Strongman Classic.
Fojtů demonstrated his versatility throughout the competition, sharing the World Log Lift Championship before winning the Deadlift Ladder and Power Stairs. His consistency allowed him to overcome a seventh-place finish in the Medley and finish six points ahead of the competition.
With three major titles already under his belt this season, Fojtů continues to build his reputation as one of the sport’s rising stars.
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