Autumn Kaos Strongest Man & Woman 2026
27th September 2026
Competition Classes
Men
Beginners
Amateurs
- Teenage & Masters Sub Category
Women
Beginners
Amateurs
-Teenage & Masters Sub Category
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Masters & Teen Categories
The Men's and Women's Amateur classes will also include separate Masters and Teen subcategories.
Athletes will compete in the overall amateur class while simultaneously qualifying for their relevant age category and awarded prizes for both.
For example:
An 18-year-old athlete may finish 3rd Overall in the Amateur class while also winning the Teenage Class, receiving trophies and prizes for both achievements.
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Venue
Kaos Strength Gym
Preston
Hosted by 3× World's Strongest Woman Rhianon Lovelace
Supported by:
* Kaos Strength Clothing
* Atlas Wear
* One Vision Charity
Athlete Pack
Every athlete will receive:
* Official competition T-shirt
* Competition medal
* Certificate for every class entered
Podium finishers will also receive:
* Trophy
* Sponsor prizes
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Events
Event 1 – Max Axle Press
Athletes will have three rounds to establish their maximum lift.
* Athletes may choose their opening weight.
* Weight selections can increase each round.
* If a lift is failed, athletes may reattempt the same weight provided they still have attempts remaining.
* Approximately 10 minutes' rest between rounds.
* No minimum opening weight.
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Event 2 – Deadlift for Repetitions
Using a Texas Deadlift Bar and calibrated plates.
Rules
* Trump scoring system.
* Athletes choose either the lighter or heavier weight.
* Any athlete completing one or more reps on the heavier weight will place ahead of athletes lifting the lighter weight, regardless of reps.
* 60-second time limit.
* Straps permitted.
* No deadlift suits in Beginner classes.
* Every rep must return to a complete stop on the floor.
* Touch-and-go and bouncing reps are not permitted.
* Weight selections do not need to be submitted until competition morning.
Weights
Women's Beginners
* 90kg or 120kg
Women's Amateur (including Teen & Masters)
* 120kg or 150kg
Men's Beginners
* 140kg or 170kg
Men's Amateurs (including Teen & Masters)
* 170kg or 200kg
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Event 3 – Yoke into Sandbag Medley
Athletes will:
* Carry the yoke for 6 metres.
* Return to collect the lighter sandbag and load it over their own yoke.
* Return again to collect the heavier sandbag and load it over the yoke to complete the course.
Rules
* Athletes may choose their own yoke height before competing.
* If the course is not completed, distance achieved will determine the score.
Weights
Women's Beginners
* Yoke: 90kg
* Sandbags: 40kg & 50kg
Women's Amateurs (including Teen & Masters)
* Yoke: 140kg
* Sandbags: 60kg & 70kg
Men's Beginners
* Yoke: 180kg
* Sandbags: 80kg & 100kg
Men's Novice (including Teen & Masters)
* Yoke: 220kg
* Sandbags: 90kg & 110kg
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Event 4 – Farmers Walk Medley
Athletes will carry the farmers handles over an 8-metre course.
After each length, additional weight will be added before returning down the course.
This continues until four lengths are completed.
Scoring
* Fastest completion time wins.
* If unfinished within 60 seconds, athletes receive a distance score.
Weights (per hand)
Women's Beginners
* 35kg
* 45kg
* 50kg
* 55kg
Women's Amateurs (including Teen & Masters)
* 45kg
* 55kg
* 65kg
* 75kg
Men's Beginners
* 65kg
* 75kg
* 85kg
* 95kg
Men's Amateurs (including Teen & Masters)
* 65kg
* 85kg
* 105kg
* 115kg
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Event 5 – Lever Medley
(Instructional video to be released.)
The lever features six progressively more difficult handle positions, each closer to the pivot point, making every lift significantly heavier.
Athletes must successfully complete one rep at each position before progressing.
Scoring
* Each successful lift will be recognised and the time lifted.
* If athletes finish on the same number of lifts, the faster time determines placing.
Rules
* Feet must remain inside the marked boundary lines throughout every lift.
* Straps are permitted.
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Athlete Information
Full event rules will be emailed following registration.
Regular athlete update emails will include:
* Updated athlete list
* Timetable
* Final event information
* Competition reminders
We can ship Athletes Personalised T-shirts out for free after registration but must bring it with them on competition day.
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Entries
Entries are available through the Kaos website.
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Spectators
Everyone is welcome.
Children and well-behaved dogs are encouraged to come along and enjoy the day.
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Questions
For any enquiries, please contact:
kaosstrength@gmail.com