Background and Early Life:Raised in a Samoan family in Manurewa, New Zealand, Eddie’s early life centered on community and resilience. His work with autistic children reflects his compassionate nature, while his athletic pursuits began with powerlifting, leading to strongman in 2017. READ ALSO = Pavlo Kordiyaka, a prominent figure in global strongman competitions Career Highlights:Williams … Read more
In the electrifying world of strongman, where raw power meets indomitable spirit, Luke Richardson stands as a beacon of resilience and ambition. Born on June 20, 1997, in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, Richardson has carved a formidable legacy as a two-time Europe’s Strongest Man (2020, 2025) and a rising star in global competitions. From his … Read more
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 Lviv, Kordiyaka was a multi-sport athlete, excelling in football, boxing, wrestling, acrobatics, and mixed martial arts. Introduced to strongman at 18 by Vasyl Virastyuk, he trained alongside Ukrainian champions Oleksii Novikov and Olga Liashchuk, building a foundation for his competitive career. READ ALSO = Eddie Jo Williams is a professional … 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
In the world of strongman, where giants clash in tests of strength and endurance, Austin Andrade has emerged as a formidable force. Born on January 20, 1994, in Tucson, Arizona, Andrade’s journey from a high school athlete to one of the world’s strongest men is a testament to dedication, perseverance, and an unyielding spirit. As … Read more