With multiple athletes withdrawing from the Giants Live Strongman Classic, which will be held on July 24 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, two additional strongmen have been given invitations to participate in the contest.
Two-time UK's Strongest Man Gavin Bilton will be making an appearance in the Giants Live Strongman Classic. "The Welsh Bull" won his second UK title in May and acquitted himself well in his group at World's Strongest Man two weeks ago.
The competition features good events for Bilton, including the Hercules Hold. Last year, the Welshman finished 4th in this event at the Europe's Strongest Man contest, nearly holding on for a full minute.
Ireland's Pa O'Dwyer also received his invitation to the Royal Albert Hall show earlier this week. "The Limerick Lion" most recently competed at the 2021 UK's Strongest Man competition, finishing 4th.
"Over the moon to be apart of this show! It’s been 120 years since the Royal Albert Hall held the last Strongman show and I’m delighted to be flying the Irish flag at it", said O'Dwyer on Instagram.
The Deadlift for reps could be O'Dwyer's best event at the Giants Live Strongman Classic. The Irishman pulled a solid 6 reps with 345 kg at the 2020 World's Strongest Man contest.
Giants Live have confirmed that three athletes have currently pulled out of the Strongman Classic: Terry Hollands, Mateusz Kieliszkowski and Luke Richardson are all recovering from serious injuries at the moment, and they will not be able to compete on July 24. Kieliszkowski has now resumed training after undergoing tricep surgery, while Hollands and Richardson both suffered a torn bicep at World's Strongest Man in June.
The full lineup for the 2021 Giants Live Strongman Classic
is available here.
