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News24 | Former Cheetahs Rugby Player Crowned World’s Strongest Man
- Rayno Nel, a 30-year-old former Cheetahs rugby player from South Africa, won the 2025 World's Strongest Man title in Sacramento, California.
- Nel's transition from professional rugby three years ago led him to try strongman competitions, with his debut culminating in a historic victory.
- Nel dominated the first day with wins and podium finishes, ultimately securing 47 points across five events and edging out three-time champion Tom Stoltman by half a point.
- Nel said, "I'm just over the moon," and described representing South Africa as "surreal," highlighting the significance for his small, struggling country and continent.
- Nel's win as the first African and rookie champion since 1997 signals a shift in global strength sports, marking a breakthrough beyond the traditional European and North American dominance.
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World’s Strongest Man LIVE RESULTS: Rayno Nel BEATS Tom Stoltman by HALF a point
RAYNO Nel WON World’s Strongest Man on his DEBUT in the competition. British athlete Tom Stoltman came SECOND by half a point, after a strong end on Sunday was unable to secure him first place. Rayno Nel managed to get the job done, despite a slow start on Sunday, and won the competition. His older brother Luke and fellow Brits Paddy Haynes and Shane Flowers came ninth, fifth and seventh respectively. Start time: From 6pm BST Follow our live bl…
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