The county’s strongest men and women are gearing up to compete in a special contest at Lakeside Village this summer in a bid to be crowned Man Beasts Yorkshire’s Strongest Man and Woman 2026.
There will be 5 events throughout the day and will feature 3 categories for competitors with up to 10 strongmen and women in each. The event takes place on Saturday 11th July from 10am on the lawned area in front of M&S Outlet.
Event Categories
There will be 5 events throughout the day and will feature 3 categories for competitors with up to 10 strongmen and women in each.
Event 1 – Apollons Axle, 120kg men. For reps. From the floor, and 80kg women. For reps. From the floor
Event 2 – Car / small van a deadlift. For reps.
Event 3 –*New event this year Vehicle hold for time
Event 4 – Farmers Walk. 120kg men and 80kg women
SBD – Official podium sponsors
William Islip Commercial Director at SBD Apparel commented.
“We are delighted to be supporting this year’s Yorkshire’s Strongest Man and Woman again this year.
We recognise the importance of supporting the continued growth of strength sports worldwide, and it is a fantastic privilege to support Yorkshire’s Strongest Man and Woman as podium sponsor as the event is held in our Yorkshire homeland.”
A look back at 2025s event
The powerful performances showed off amazing demonstrations of strength by dumbell lifting, lifting conan wheels, and deadlifting at the one-off special event. And retaining their titles for the second year in a row were Josh Lancaster being crowned Man Beast Yorkshire’s Strongest Man 2025 and to Michaela Pearson being crowned Man Beast Yorkshire’s Strongest Woman 2025, congratulations to you both!
Andrew Picken from Man Beast Strongman Events said:
We cannot wait for this year’s event.
Last year’s event was a great success at Lakeside Village. It is a wonderful setting, for both competitors and spectators, and it was an easy decision to return for this year’s contest. I’d like to say a huge thank you to them for hosting us and to our podium sponsors SBD for providing athlete prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. We have another superb field lined up for each category and it promises to be an action-packed day, so join us as we find out who are Yorkshire’s strongest!
Take a look through some photos from past events
