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What we cover on World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man has crowned strongman's best-known champion since 1977. It is produced by IMG, part of TKO Group. Canada's Mitchell Hooper won his second title in 2026 at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, ahead of 2025 champion Rayno Nel and Trey Mitchell.
| Fact | World's Strongest Man |
|---|---|
| First contest (Universal Studios, California) | 1977 |
| Producer (TKO Group) | IMG |
| 2026 champion (2nd title) | Mitchell Hooper |
| 2026 host | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Most titles: Mariusz Pudzianowski | 5 |
Latest results at a glance
| Event | Latest edition | Date | Headline result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World's Strongest Man Final | 2026 World's Strongest Man | April 23–26, 2026 | Mitchell Hooper — Champion (54 points) | Results |
How we report World's Strongest Man news
Every World's Strongest Man story on Wrestling Headliner is written in our own words from the original source, which is linked at the foot of the story. Results stories go up the night of the event and are expanded into full results pages with tables and analysis. Rumors are kept separate and rated for credibility.
Coverage led by Robert Wilson, Strength Sports Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.