Athlete Bio
Bryan Benzel

Years Active: 2015-2019
Born: 1987-04-11
Height: 1.88 m (6' 2")
Weight: 147 kg (324 lbs)

Competition Totals:
TypeContestsWins
International80
National10
WSM Totals:
AppearancesFinalsBest Finish
304th in heat
Date Contest Contest Type Division Location Placing
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3World's Strongest Man Open Manila, Philippines 4 of 6
2017-05-28 2017 WSM Group 5World's Strongest Man Open Gaborone, Botswana 5 of 6
2016-08-20 2016 WSM Group 4World's Strongest Man Open Kasane, Botswana 4 of 6
2018-04-21 2018 Arnold South AmericaArnold Pro Strongman World Series Open São Paulo, Brazil 7 of 11
2019-08-10 2019 Giants Live North American OpenGiants Live Open Martinsville, Indiana 12 of 12
2018-06-09 2018 Giants Live North American OpenGiants Live Open Martinsville, Indiana 4 of 12
2016-06-26 2016 Giants Live North American OpenGiants Live Open Martinsville, Indiana 5 of 9
2015-10-31 2015 America's Strongest ManAmerica's Strongest Man Open Atlanta, Georgia 5 of 16
2015-03-08 2015 Arnold Amateur Strongman World ChampionshipsArnold Amateur Strongman World Championships Open Columbus, Ohio 2 of 10
Date Contest Event Result Placing
2019-08-10 2019 Giants Live North American OpenAtlas Stones
(135 to 185 kg)
5 in 59.09 s 9 of 12
2019-08-10 2019 Giants Live North American OpenSuper Yoke 5.03 m 11 of 12
2019-08-10 2019 Giants Live North American OpenDeadlift 0 reps 10 of 12
2019-08-10 2019 Giants Live North American OpenFarmer's Walk
(For distance, no drops)
13.17 m 10 of 12
2019-08-10 2019 Giants Live North American OpenMax Axle Press 150 kg 10 of 12
2018-06-10 2018 Giants Live North American OpenAtlas Stones
(135 to 185 kg)
5 in 25.57 s 3 of 12
2018-06-10 2018 Giants Live North American OpenFrame Carry 20.36 m 6 of 12
2018-06-10 2018 Giants Live North American OpenDumbbell Press 7 reps 1 of 12
2018-06-10 2018 Giants Live North American OpenSuper Yoke 29.12 s 8 of 12
2018-06-10 2018 Giants Live North American OpenMax Deadlift 380 kg 4 of 12
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Log Lift 4 reps 6 of 6
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Bus Pull 41.47 s 3 of 6
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Squat Lift
(7 lifts, 270 to 360 kg)
7 in 40.27 s 3 of 6
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Kettlebell Toss
(21 to 30 kg, 4.75 metres)
5 in 42.59 s 5 of 6
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Load & Carry
(2x 150 kg sacks, 150 kg farmer's walk)
3 in 38.69 s 1 of 6
2018-04-21 2018 Arnold South AmericaAtlas Stones
(130 to 180 kg (top 6 only))
Eliminated 7 of 11
2018-04-21 2018 Arnold South AmericaDeadlift 0 reps 6 of 11
2018-04-21 2018 Arnold South AmericaSandbag Toss
(15 to 30 kg, 4.80 metres)
2 implements 7 of 11
2018-04-21 2018 Arnold South AmericaLog Lift 3 reps 4 of 11
2018-04-21 2018 Arnold South AmericaFarmer's Walk 4 of 11
2017-05-28 2017 WSM Group 5Elephant Carry Withdrew 6 of 6
2017-05-28 2017 WSM Group 5Axle Press 0 reps 4 of 6
2017-05-28 2017 WSM Group 5Fingal's Fingers
(145 to 170 kg)
5 in 46.99 s 1 of 6
2017-05-28 2017 WSM Group 5Squat Lift 8 reps 1 of 6
2017-05-28 2017 WSM Group 5Load & Drag
(2x 110 kg sacks, 310 kg cart)
2 + 5.77 m 5 of 6
2016-08-20 2016 WSM Heat 4Atlas Stones
(138 to 200 kg)
4 in 37.06 s 3 of 6
2016-08-20 2016 WSM Heat 4Dumbbell Press 3 reps 5 of 6
2016-08-20 2016 WSM Heat 4Squat Lift 0 reps 6 of 6
2016-08-20 2016 WSM Heat 4Truck Pull 48.63 s 3 of 6
2016-08-20 2016 WSM Heat 4Hercules Hold 26.56 s 5 of 6
2016-08-20 2016 WSM Heat 4Loading Race
(3x 130 kg oil drums)
2 in 72.77 s 3 of 6
2016-06-26 2016 Giants Live North American OpenAtlas Stones
(135 to 185 kg)
3 in 13.70 s 5 of 9
2016-06-26 2016 Giants Live North American OpenFrame Carry 5.02 m 5 of 9
2016-06-26 2016 Giants Live North American OpenLoading Race
(2x 120 kg sacks, 2x 120 kg kegs)
4 in 39.50 s 2 of 9
2016-06-26 2016 Giants Live North American OpenSuper Yoke 18.21 s 7 of 9
2016-06-26 2016 Giants Live North American OpenDeadlift
(Car deadlift, side handles)
4 reps 6 of 9
2016-06-26 2016 Giants Live North American OpenMax Log Lift 165 kg 4 of 9
2015-10-31 2015 America's Strongest ManStone Over Bar 5 in 52.01 s 3 of 16
2015-10-31 2015 America's Strongest ManPower Stairs
(10 stairs)
15.23 s 2 of 16
2015-10-31 2015 America's Strongest ManDeadlift 0 reps 5 of 16
2015-10-31 2015 America's Strongest ManSuper Yoke
(One drop allowed)
19.28 s 11 of 16
2015-10-31 2015 America's Strongest ManMax Log Lift 186 kg 2 of 16
2015-03-08 2015 Arnold Amateur Strongman World ChampionshipsPower Stairs 12.91 s 1 of 10
2015-03-08 2015 Arnold Amateur Strongman World ChampionshipsMax Log Lift 166 kg 4 of 10
2015-03-08 2015 Arnold Amateur Strongman World ChampionshipsDeadlift 8 reps 3 of 10
2015-03-08 2015 Arnold Amateur Strongman World ChampionshipsFarmer's Walk 18.75 s 6 of 10
2015-03-08 2015 Arnold Amateur Strongman World ChampionshipsSuper Yoke 21.96 s 6 of 10
2015-03-08 2015 Arnold Amateur Strongman World ChampionshipsDumbbell Press 7 reps 1 of 10
# Event PR Contest
1 Max. Deadlift 380 kg (838 lbs) 2018 Giants Live North American Open
2 Max. Log Lift 186 kg (410 lbs) 2015 America's Strongest Man
3 Max. Axle Press 150 kg (331 lbs) 2019 Giants Live North American Open