Gayton McKenzie Congratulates Rayno Nel on World's Strongest Man Win

Gayton McKenzie congratulates Rayno Nel on World's Strongest Man win

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has congratulated Rayno Nel for becoming the first African win the prestigious World’s Strongest Man title. “South Africa is beaming with pride as the rookie competitor made history on the global stage over the weekend in Sacramento, United States of America. It was not just a personal victory, but a continental milestone,” the department’s statement read.  ‘Grit and determination’ As a forme…

Eddie Williams Breaks Hercules Hold Record at the 2025 World’s Strongest Man

Australia’s Eddie Williams made history at the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition in Sacramento, California, by setting a new world record in one of the sport’s most heroic events—the Hercules Hold. The Hercules Hold is a true test of guts and grip strength where the athlete must stand between two colossal pillars, holding them vertical for as long as humanly possible. The only way to win is to outlast your opponents. On May 17, Willia…

World's strongest man champion aims to grow strength sport in SA

World's strongest man champion aims to grow strength sport in SA Sandile Zikhali Thu, 05/22/2025 - 21:55 JOHANNESBURG - The world’s strongest man is back on home soil and says he now wants to use all his power to help grow the sport in South Africa.Rayno Nel arrived back in the country, after he became the first South African to claim this world title. The 30-year old, originally from Upington in the Northern Cape, shocked friend and foe alike …

Rayno Nel Lifts Africa to Glory with Historic Strongman Victory

Rayno Nel has made history by becoming the first African, and the first man outside Europe and North America to win the prestigious World’s Strongest Man title.

"Incredible lift" - South African rugby forward wins World's Strongest Man

History thundered through Sacramento on Sunday as Rayno Nel, a South African juggernaut forged in the fires of rugby and reborn in iron, claimed the crown of World’s Strongest Man — the first African to ever do it, and the first rookie champion since 1997. Let that sink in: Not Europe. Not North America. Africa. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. “This is just… surreal,” Nel said, still …