Today is the second day of the 2024 Arnold Sports Festival UK. For the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic, the American Oak event was designated as the starting point. Eleven strongwomen competed, including Angelica Jardine, winner of the US edition. However, she was about to be stunned by Puerto Rican strongwoman Inez Carrasquillo, who did 5 impressive reps on the heavy log to take the title home.
Inez Carrasquillo received a huge cheer when she arrived on the stage. She also got prepared as she was about to lift the heavy log, which was 269 pounds. As she was going to raise it, the announcer also told the crowd to cheer for her. She lifted up and down five times the heavy log, all warrior-like.
It is not an easy task to lift the heavier log five times. Among the strongwomen competing, the only one who managed to go for a close battle with Carrasquillo was Andrea Thompson, with four repetitions.
Carrasquillo made a significant impression by opting for the heavier log, as more reps could have been done on the lighter one. However, the lighter log didn’t carry as many points as the heavier one did for each rep.
For the strongwoman, the deciding factor in winning the American Oak was the number of flawless repetitions. The event also used two types of logs, one weighing 269 pounds and the other 220.5 pounds.
However, there was a twist to the scoring system, as the heavier log was far more suitable for scoring a good amount of points than the lighter one. Ultimately, it came down to personal preference and the total weight of the participant wishing to pick one up.
Close competition in the first event of the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic UK
In the first event of the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic UK, Inez Carrasquillo was in first place. She used the split jerk technique to get the most points, which she did by doing five reps on the heavier 269-pound log.
Andrea Thompson was second, with four reps, and she was a tough competitor to watch. Third place went to the current Arnold Strongwoman Classic US champion, Angelica Jardine, who could only manage three reps on the heavier log.
After the incredible first event of the day, spectators at the Arnold Sports Festival in Birmingham will only have to wait a short time for the following event, Timber Carry, which takes place later today.
