The 2026 SBD World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition, held from April 23–26 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, concluded with a high-stakes showdown that saw South Africa’s Rayno Nel finish as the runner-up. Entering the competition as the defending 2025 champion, Nel delivered a historic performance, sweeping the first day of the finals before being narrowly overtaken in the closing events by Canada’s Mitchell Hooper. Hooper reclaimed the title with 54 points, while Nel secur