1st Annual Clearwater Classic

What a day on America’s #1 rated beach! The 1st Annual Clearwater Classic: Baddest on the Beach brought together an incredible field of athletes for a full day of strength, grit, and community right on the sand.

From the odd object medley to the rising bar deadlift, every lane was packed with athletes pushing their limits in front of a crowd that showed up and showed out — and we were honored to have wrestling legend Hulk Hogan himself in attendance, adding some serious star power to our very first year.

A huge thank you to everyone who competed, whether you were chasing a podium spot, a Nationals qualifier, or your own personal best — you’re what makes this event special.

A few highlights from the day:

• Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan made an appearance, celebrating strength and community right alongside our athletes
• Athletes across 19 divisions and weight classes battled it out for medals, trophies, and top-3 podium finishes
• Podium finishers punched their tickets to Nationals, with 1st place Novice athletes also qualifying
• Every competitor walked away with a comp shirt and swag bag
• Our VIP section came out strong, cheering on athletes from the front row all day long
• Weigh-ins and check-in at Hogan’s Hangout kept the Hulkamania energy going all weekend

We also want to extend a massive thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, judges, and the Dutch American Strength LLC team for making this event possible — none of this happens without you.

Congratulations to all of our podium finishers and to every single athlete who stepped up to compete. We’ll be posting full results and photos soon, so keep an eye on our Iron Podium event page and social channels.

Until next time, Clearwater — thanks for being the Baddest on the Beach.