On the rise - Matjaž Belšak keeps winning, this time in MLO Strongman Champions League Holland 2017

June 19, 2017
On the rise - Matjaž Belšak keeps winning, this time in MLO Strongman Champions League Holland 2017

Despite being all over the map in challenging Strongman competitions and events, this weekend in Lichtenvoorde Matjaz Belsak proved that practice could only make you better. With his sound physical condition and distinctive champion drive, Belsak finished first in MLO Strongman Champions League Holland 2017 with a total score of 60.5 points.

One of the best Polish power athletes - Grzegorz Shymanski took the silver medal with 57 points. In contrast, the bronze happily stayed home, thanks to Alex Moonen, who, as usual, didn't fail to show his charismatic persona during the numerous friendly and encouraging chats he had with the public and the other contestants.

Dennis Kohlruss and Graham Hicks also made it to the Top 5, displaying their enormous potential, especially in the hold disciplines. Eric Dawson from the USA was also in excellent shape and started the competition with serious ambitions for the trophy. Still, then he faced some difficulties in crucial moments of the event and ended in 7th place.

FINAL RESULTS 2017 MLO SCL HOLLAND:

 

  1. Matjaz Belsak (Slovenia) - 60.5 pts
  2. Grzegorz Shymanski (Poland) - 57 pts
  3. Alex Moonen (Holland) - 55 pts
  4. Dennis Kohlruss (Germany) - 53 pts
  5. Graham Hicks (England) - 52.5 pts
  6. Aivars Smaukstelis (Latvia) - 52 pts
  7. Eric Dawson (USA) - 46 pts
  8. Enzo Tauro (Holland) - 40 pts
  9. Mika Torro (Finland) - 36 pts
  10. Sean O'Hagan (Ireland) - 35pts