Saturday, July 18th | Chasing Better 247, Malaga WA
Step onto the competition floor at the Chasing Champions Open — a strongman event built by champions, for athletes chasing their next level. Fun, fierce, and designed to test athletes across a full day of competition.
This isn’t just another strongman comp. The Chasing Champions Open is proudly created by WA’s Strongest Men and Women, with events hand-picked to challenge athletes of all levels in a way that feels exciting, competitive, and rewarding.
Event Details
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Date: Saturday, July 19
Location: Chasing Better 247, Malaga WA
Presented by: WA Strongman
Format: 5 events + tiebreaker if required
Divisions: Women’s and Men’s divisions across multiple weight classes and masters categories
Athlete Brief: Full events, rules, and rough weights available in the official document
What Is the Chasing Champions Open?
The Chasing Champions Open is a competition built to celebrate the next wave of strongman in Western Australia.
Designed by the athletes who stood on the podium at WA’s Strongest Man and Woman 2025, this event is about creating a competition experience that is tough, fair, memorable, and genuinely fun to be part of. These champions have hand-picked every event to create a test that rewards grit, strategy, strength, and the willingness to rise to the occasion.
Whether you’re stepping into your first comp or looking to keep building momentum in the sport, this event is built to give you a stage worth stepping onto.
Who This Competition Is For
This competition is for athletes who want a challenge, a community, and a reason to keep chasing better.
You’ll be right at home if you are:
entering your first strongman competition
building experience in novice or intermediate level competition
a masters athlete looking for a fun but competitive day
an experienced athlete who wants to test themselves in a champion-designed event
someone who values strong competition and a strong community
If you love the idea of earning your result, being part of something exciting, and competing in an environment that wants you to rise this comp is for you.
The Events
Athletes will take on five events across the day, with a bonus tiebreaker event only used if required for podium placings.
Bonus — Tiebreaker Event
Only revealed if needed to separate podium placings.
Ready to Step Up?
If you’ve been waiting for the right competition to test yourself, this is your moment.
Register now, lock in your place, and get ready to chase champions.
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Everything you need to know about the Chasing Champions OPEN
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The competition is designed for a wide range of athletes across multiple men’s and women’s divisions, including masters categories. Check the registration form and athlete brief to make sure you select the correct division.April 24, 2026.
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Yes. Every athlete should read the official events, weights, rules, and order document before registering so they understand the event expectations and division standards.No. Events, weights, and rules will all be released on April 24, 2026.
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Not yet. Some event weights are listed in the athlete brief as rough estimates and marked TBD. Final official weights will be confirmed by the organisers.
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Yes. This event has been designed to be both fun and fierce for athletes of all levels, making it a strong option for newer athletes who want a real competition experience in a supportive environment.
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Allowed equipment varies by event. The athlete brief outlines what is and isn’t permitted for each event, including belts, chalk, straps, sleeves, and grip shirts where relevant.
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A bonus tiebreaker event will be used only if required to separate podium
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You can access the official athlete brief through the button on this page.
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Contact WA Strongman before registering if you need help choosing a division or understanding any of the event standards.
Contact us
Contact us
We’re here to help! If you have any questions about the event, registration, or anything else, simply fill out the form below, and one of our dedicated WASM volunteers will get back to you as soon as possible.
💪 Whether you’re an athlete looking for more details or a spectator curious about what to expect coming to this show, we’re happy to provide all the info you need!
Our team is excited to bring this incredible event to life.
👉 Fill out the form now, and we’ll be in touch soon!