The 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic took place March 1-2, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, marking the highly anticipated return of Hafthor Bjornsson to competitive strongman after his boxing hiatus. Mitchell Hooper successfully defended his Arnold title, securing his second consecutive win by dominating the crucial Apollon Wheels event on day two despite trailing Thor after the opening day. Bjornsson's return was spectacular, crushing the Elephant Bar Deadlift and winning multiple events to finish fourth overall. Polish strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski earned second place with a dominant victory in the brutal Stone Medley finale, while Tom Stoltman rounded out the podium in third. Hooper's back-to-back Arnold victories solidified his position as the sport's most consistent performer.