The 2026 North America’s Strongest Man & Woman competitions will take place on July 25-26 in Victoriaville, Canada. They will gather over a dozen incredible athletes in each division, setting the stage for one of the most interesting competitions of the year. So, it remains to be seen who the best performer on the day will be.
The 2026 North America’s Strongest Man and Woman competitions will see athletes represent Canada and the United States of America. Those include the likes of Trey Mitchell, Evan Singleton, Inez Carrasquillo, and Angelica Jardine. Judging by the caliber of athletes, it is clear that the title holds a lot of value.
2026 North America’s Strongest Man & Woman Lineups
Men
- Wesley Derwinsky
- Gabriel Rhéaume
- James Jeffers
- Larson Hehr
- Bryce Johnson
- Trey Mitchell
- Nick Wortham
- Evan Singleton
- Thomas Evans
- Andrew Langelaar
- Colten Sloan
- Nick Guardione
- Mathieu Poirier
- Josh Spurgeon
Women
- Joscelyne O’Brien
- Jackie Osczevski
- Jo-Annie Paquet
- Samantha Koski-Moffat
- Josée De Lachevrotière
- Bailey Deschene
- Inez Carrasquillo
- Angelica Jardine
- Taylor Doxey
- Rebecca Houston
- Jackie Rhodes
- Lydia Wallace
- Ashley Telford
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Lineup Overview
Men’s Lineup
Bryce Johnson is coming into the 2026 North America’s Strongest Man competition as the reigning champion, looking to secure his second win in a row. As this is his greatest achievement in Strongman so far and his only win on the international scene, there is no doubt that Bryce will do everything in his power to defend his title.
Trey Mitchell will be one of Bryce’s biggest rivals, as he has also won the title back in 2023. He has not appeared in the competition since, but he is now determined to reclaim the throne once again.
Evan Singleton is another high-profile Strongman competitor who has made his way into the 2026 North America’s Strongest Man lineup. Interestingly, despite being one of the more experienced athletes in the pro scene, Evan will be making his debut at the aforementioned competition.
The remaining athletes in the lineup will also pose a massive threat to everyone in the title race. Among them are Nick Guardione and Thomas Evans. Guardione has showcased massive improvements in recent months, while Evans is known for being a true powerhouse capable of rivaling anyone.
Women’s Lineup
Samantha Belliveau won the 2025 North America’s Strongest Woman, but she is not coming back for the 2026 edition of the competition. On the other hand, Inez Carrasquillo will look to reclaim the title, having won it back in 2024. Inez is arguably the greatest Strongwoman athlete in history, having won some of the biggest titles that the sport has to offer, including the Arnold Strongwoman Classic and the Rogue Invitational.
Angelica Jardine is another Strongwoman who has experience winning major competitions, having stood atop the podium at the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic and the 2023 America’s Strongest Woman. Jardine rarely ever places outside of the top three, which goes to show just how consistent she is.
While Inez and Angelica are the biggest favorites for the title, the remaining 11 athletes are all capable of achieving incredible results. Samantha Koski-Moffat secured a bronze medal last year and she will undoubtedly aim for the podium once again. It won’t be easy, since athletes such as Jackie Rhodes and Jackie Osczevski, along with others, will also put in maximum effort to place as highly as possible.
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The American and Canadian Strongmen and Strongwomen are some of the most dominant athletes in the sport. Consequently, the 2026 North America’s Strongest Man & Woman competitions are some of the most prestigious events in the sport. With only seven days left until the competition, the athletes are working on the final details before taking on their fiercest rivals.
