In the world of strongman, where giants clash and records shatter, Oleksii Novikov stands as a colossus of both physical might and indomitable spirit. Born on February 11, 1996, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Novikov rose from humble beginnings to claim the 2020 World’s Strongest Man title at the age of 24, becoming the second-youngest champion in … Read more
In the gritty, awe-inspiring world of strongman, where athletes push the boundaries of human strength, Charles “Trey” Mitchell III, known as “Big Tex” or “The Big Thicket,” stands as a towering figure. Born on July 16, 1993, in Lumberton, Texas, Mitchell has risen from a small-town football player to a professional strongman of global renown, … Read more
Background and Early Life:Raised in Midhurst, Ontario, Hooper excelled in multiple sports, including hockey, football, golf, and marathon running, before transitioning to strength sports. His athletic versatility and academic focus on exercise physiology shaped his approach to strongman. Career Highlights:Hooper burst onto the strongman scene in 2022, finishing 8th in his World’s Strongest Man debut. … Read more