The 2023 Clash On The Coast took place on March 24-26, 2023, in South Carolina, continuing their annual tradition. Every year, this competition gathers the greatest Strongman athletes from the 105-kilogram weight class, and Strongwoman athletes from the 82-kilogram weight class. Unsurprisingly, this year was the same, as the rosters for both divisions featured some marvelous athletes. In the end, Andrew Clayton won the men’s division, while Sumer Johnson came out victorious in the women’s division.
The men’s division was slightly more competitive than the women’s one, as it all came down to the wire. However, prevailing on the final attempt, Andrew Clayton clinched the gold with a 0.5-point lead over second-placed Dan Hughes.
On the other hand, Sumer Johnson accumulated a 4-point lead over Jodi Kennedy by the end of the competition, and thus claimed the victory with comfort.
2023 Clash on the Coast Results
[U105KG Strongmen]
- Andrew Clayton — 49 points
- Dan Hughes — 48.5 points
- Matt McKeegan — 46.5 points
- Richard Moczygemba — 42 points
- Isaac Maze — 33 points
- Tim Makowski — 29 points
- Matt McQuiston — 28 points
- Bob Schwantz — 24.5 points
- Matt Powell — 22.5 points
- Frank Provenzano — 20 points
- Vince Wilkinson — 16.5 points
- Eric Olmstead — 14.5 points
[U82.5KG Strongwomen]
- Sumer Johnson — 58 points
- Jodi Kennedy — 54 points
- Jessica Mitchell — 47 points
- Carlee Olivera — 36 points
- Sue Eger — 35 points
- Anetka Brzakova — 28.5 points
- Katie Gutwald — 28 points
- Claire Myler — 24 points
- Hanne Gauland — 15.5 points
- Amalie Flowers — 14 points
- Sophia Sharp — 8 points
- Kaylynn Prough — 5 points
Related: 2022 Clash On The Coast U105 Strongman & U82 Strongwoman Results
The 2023 Clash On The Coast consisted of three days, each one featuring a separate segment of the show. The first day featured prelims, while the men’s finals took place on the next day. Just one day after them, the women took the stage in order to compete in their finals.
The men’s judge was Bobby Thompson, one of the greatest Strongman athletes of all time, particularly in the area of shoulder strength. On the other hand, Cori Butler, a Strongwoman veteran, was the women’s judge. With a wealth of experience, both judges ensured that all events were conducted in accordance with the rules.
2023 Clash On The Coast Events
Prelims
- Press Medley
- Frame Deadlift
- Keg Toss
- Tire Flip & Chain Drag
- Arm-Over-Arm Truck Pull
Men’s Finals
- Cyr Dumbbell Press
- Deadlift Medley
- Yoke & Keg Medley
- Sandbag-to-Shoulder
- Head-to-Head Stone Over Bar
Women’s Finals
- Log Clean & Press
- Fatback Frame Carry
- Sandbag, Yoke Push, Keg Medley
- Keg Toss
- Head-to-Head Stone Over Bar
Related: 2021 Clash On The Coast Strongman Sees Four World Records Broken (RECAP)
In the final event, Andrew Clayton produced one of the most epic performances in recent Strongman history. Having completed the required number of repetitions to seal his victory, Andrew decided to deliver a speech. There was a sense of disappointment behind him for not being invited over the past few years, and he considered this victory as proof of his greatness.
In addition to being extremely satisfied with her victory, Summer Johnson saw it as a high point in her career.
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