Mitchell Hooper is the strongest man in the world, again. The 31-year-old Canadian won World’s Strongest Man for the second time this year, two points ahead of South Africa’s Rayno Nel, and won the Rogue Invitational strongman three years running, from 2023 to 2025. He went for a fourth in Aberdeen in October 2026 and finished sixth; Trey Mitchell won (how Hooper’s Rogue run ended).
He’s also not your typical strongman: a former marathon runner with a master’s degree in exercise physiology, earned in Sydney. Here’s who “The Moose” is, how big he is, and what he’s won. (For how he measures up against the men who hold strength’s record lifts, see who is the strongest man in the world.)
- Born: 29 September 1995, Midhurst, Ontario, Canada (31)
- Nickname: “The Moose”
- Height: 6ft 3in (190cm)
- Weight: 320 to 340lb (145 to 154kg), per Wikipedia
- Education: human kinetics degree (University of Guelph); master’s in clinical exercise physiology (University of Sydney)
- World’s Strongest Man: 2023, 2026
- Rogue Invitational: 2023, 2024, 2025
- Arnold Strongman Classic: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Who is Mitchell Hooper?
Hooper was born on 29 September 1995 in Midhurst, Ontario. Before strongman he ran marathons and competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting, according to his Wikipedia profile. He studied human kinetics at the University of Guelph, then did a master’s in clinical exercise physiology at the University of Sydney, so he has an Australian connection.
Away from competition he runs a kinesiology clinic in Barrie, Ontario, and has a big YouTube following: 460,000 subscribers and more than 237 million views as of July 2026. He’s married to Ashley and they have two daughters.
Mitchell Hooper’s height and weight
Height: 6ft 3in (190cm).
Weight: Wikipedia lists 320 to 340lb (145 to 154kg).
Age: 31. He was born on 29 September 1995.
What he’s won
- World’s Strongest Man: 2023 and 2026. He was the first Canadian to win it.
- Arnold Strongman Classic: four in a row, 2023 to 2026.
- Rogue Invitational: three in a row, 2023 to 2025.
- Strongest Man on Earth: 2024.
His records include a 218kg axle press, a 500kg super yoke carried 10 metres in 5.70 seconds, and a replica of the Dinnie Stones (333kg) carried 12.60 metres (Wikipedia).
The 2026 Rogue Invitational
Result: Hooper led after day one on 23 points but scored 10 on day two and finished sixth on 33. Trey Mitchell won on 46, ahead of Martins Licis (45) and Rayno Nel (44), according to Rogue’s official leaderboard. Event by event: how Hooper lost the lead.
The Rogue strongman field was nine men deep, and it includes two other World’s Strongest Man winners: Rayno Nel (2025), who finished just two points behind Hooper this year, and Martins Licis (2019). Scotland’s Tom Stoltman (2021 and 2022) was announced but is no longer on Rogue’s competitor list (checked 21 October). Hafthor Björnsson (2018) withdrew in October and was replaced by Ukraine’s Pavlo Kordiyaka, the 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man (Fitness Volt; Rogue Fitness).
The six events: a deadlift ladder, Viking press, Conan’s wheel, a yoke carry and log lift medley, a grip medley, and the Mons Meg stones (Fitness Volt). See the full Rogue Invitational 2026 guide for every athlete.
Train like a strongman
- Grip decides strongman shows: test yours with our grip strength test and build it with the dead hang.
- Carries and sleds: HYROX stations explained.
- Size and strength: how to bulk and build muscle.
- More on extreme strength: how is Anatoly so strong?
Mitchell Hooper FAQ
Who is the World’s Strongest Man in 2026?
Mitchell Hooper of Canada, who beat Rayno Nel by two points. It was his second title after 2023.
How tall is Mitchell Hooper?
6ft 3in (190cm).
How much does Mitchell Hooper weigh?
About 320 to 340lb (145 to 154kg), according to Wikipedia.
How old is Mitchell Hooper?
31. He was born on 29 September 1995.
Did Mitchell Hooper study in Australia?
Yes. He has a master’s in clinical exercise physiology from the University of Sydney.
How did Mitchell Hooper do at the 2026 Rogue Invitational?
He finished sixth, ending his run of three straight titles. He led after day one; Trey Mitchell won.
