2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational Day 1 Highlights: Inez Carrasquillo Shines in Grip and Rip Event

Breakout Star Inez Carrasquillo Shines at Rogue Strongwoman Invitational

Carrasquillo Dominates Inver Challenge, Thompson Maintains Overall Lead

On the first day of the 2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational in Aberdeen, Scotland, Inez Carrasquillo emerged as the breakout star, winning the Grip and Rip event. However, two-time World’s Strongest Woman Andrea Thompson maintained the overall lead, securing back-to-back runner-up finishes, including a personal best deadlift, heading into the challenging Inver Challenge.

To close out the day’s competition, athletes were tasked with lifting five stones weighing 200, 225, 250, 275, and 300 pounds without the use of tacky. Carrasquillo, in the best shape of her career, delivered a stunning performance, crossing the finish line 17 seconds faster than runner-up Angelica Jardine.

“I’ve been working so hard for this moment, and I’m just thrilled to see it all come together,” said Carrasquillo. “The Inver Challenge was brutal, but I was determined to give it my all.”

The complete Inver Challenge results are as follows:

  1. Inez Carrasquillo – 34.24 seconds
  2. Angelica Jardine – 51 seconds
  3. Olga Liashchuk – 1:04.28
  4. Rebecca Roberts – 1:24.85
  5. Lucy Underdown – CAP + 1
  6. Hannah Linzay – CAP + 1
  7. Andrea Thompson – CAP + 2
  8. Melissa Peacock – CAP + 2
  9. Samantha Belliveau – CAP + 2
  10. Donna Moore – CAP + 4

[Related: 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational Event 1 Results]
[Related: Your Lower Back Hurts Because You’re Deadlifting Wrong, Probably]

The 2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational continues with the following event schedule (all times EST):

Strongwoman Event 4 – 7:30 a.m. – Power Drive

Strongman Event 4 – 8:00 a.m. – Power Drive

Strongwoman Event 5 – 10:15 a.m. – Yoke Escalator

Strongman Event 5 – 10:30 a.m. – Yoke Escalator

Strongwoman Event 6 – 1:45 p.m. – Circus Medley

Strongman Event 6 – 2:10 p.m. – Circus Medley

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