#flashbackfriday to 2002 for the first ever Arnold Strongman Classic! Taking a short break from the WWE to quiet the naysayers and prove he was indeed the “World’s Strongest Man”, Mark Henry took home the win in this event, the Apollon’s Wheels, where competitors needed to clean and press the massive 365 pound (166kg) bar! Mark would go onto win the entire competition and solidify his spot in strongman history with his inaugural Arnold Strongman Classic win! #asf #arnoldclassic #fbf #arnoldstron

In 2021, @nick_walker39 made his Arnold Classic debut and left Columbus as champion! 🏆💪 See him make his return next week at the 2026 Arnold Classic. 🎟️ Click here for tickets, the official Arnold Sports app, and the full event floor plan: https://linktr.ee/ArnoldSports 🇺🇸 | Arnold Sports Festival