History was made at the weekend’s prestigious International Strongman competition, where the Canadian flag was hoisted atop the podium.
Mitchell “Moose” Hooper, from Barry, Ontario, was named World’s Strongest Man (WSM) on Sunday, April 23, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Hooper defeated nine other competitors from the United States, Ukraine, South Africa, Great Britain and Australia in a hard-fought final. He is also the first Canadian to be named Strongest Man Alive in his 46-year history of the event.
Hooper racked up a total of 53.5 points across six events at the WSM Finals, including the Reign Total Body Fuel Shield Carry, Knaack Deadlift, Fingal’s Fingers, Max Dumbbell, Bus Pull and the iconic Atlas Stones.
In an Instagram story posted by Reign Body Fuel, the University of Guelph alum said it was “more heart than matter.”
Mitchell Hooper at The World’s Strongest Man 2023 (Tyr Sports/Instagram)
Hooper has been busy and successful on the Strongman competition circuit for the past two years. His titles include 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic UK, 2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals, 2023 Australian Strong International 1st Place, 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic and 2023 WSM.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported me during this short time,” Hooper said. YouTube live celebration While unveiling the WSM Trophy on April 24th. “It was a total mental test and it will take time to understand this man.
“To be the first Canadian to win the World’s Strongest Man is crazy. I’m so grateful to have it back on the back of a great strongman.”
A Physiotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Sydney, she is also Director of the Longevity Nexum Physio Clinic in Barry.
Hooper is a former conditioning coach for the KW Titans, Canada’s National Basketball League team. He is also the subject of the documentary Beyond Strong. A rookie year that can be distributed on YouTube.
