Arnold Schwarzenegger Celebrates Rob Kearney’s Marriage To Boyfriend After Strongman Win

It was an exciting weekend for Strongman athlete Rob Kearney as he won the Arnold Strongman Classic Australia, married his fiance Joey Alexio, and celebrated with a picture joined by Arnold Schwarzenegger who congratulated the couple for their big life event.

“I think this is a first: winning the @arnoldsports Strongman and getting married in the same weekend. Congratulations guys. I was honored to celebrate with you,” wrote Schwarzenegger in his Twitter post.

I think this is a first: winning the @arnoldsports Strongman and getting married in the same weekend. Congratulations guys. I was honored to celebrate with you. pic.twitter.com/hrj2ruxxlY

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 17, 2019

Rob Kearney came out to the public with his sexual preference in 2014 making him the firstly openly gay international Strongman competitor. But he’s received lots of support and never had any issues because of his sexual orientation. “I have been contacted by numerous World’s Strongest Man competitors expressing their support for me,” Kearney told the Huffington Post.

The couple posted a picture of them on Half Moon Bay Beach after they said their wedding vows…

“March 17th, 2019 is a day that i will never forget. Today is the day that I OFFICIALLY MARRIED MY BEST-FRIEND! @worlds_strongest_gay you will always have my heart and I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for us”.

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March 17th, 2019 is a day that i will never forget. Today is the day that I OFFICIALLY MARRIED MY BEST-FRIEND! @worlds_strongest_gay you will always have my heart and I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for us 💙 . . . A huge thank you to our celebrant @clairepatersoncelebrant, our videographers @de.videofilms, and photographer paul!

A post shared by Joey Aleixo (@worlds_gayest_strongman) on Mar 17, 2019 at 5:40am PDT

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Leaving Melbourne today and I can honestly say this was the most unforgettable weekend of my life! Thank you to my new HUSBAND @worlds_gayest_strongman for all of your help this weekend, and sharing your life with me. This is just the start for us!! 2019 better watch out.. I’m ready to make a statement! @sbdapparel @sbd.usa @consistency_breeds_growth @w.o.w_straps

A post shared by Rob Kearney (@worlds_strongest_gay) on Mar 18, 2019 at 1:42pm PDT

Kearney’s win qualified him for the 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic in Columbus, Ohio due to his win in Australia.

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What an amazing weekend here at the @arnoldsportsau!! Took home 1st place and qualified for the @arnoldsports in Columbus next year! Thank you @schwarzenegger for the kind words and support this weekend. @worlds_gayest_strongman you are absolutely amazing and your help, love and support through this entire journey has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you also to @derekpoundstone for the coaching and the rest of my sponsors @consistency_breeds_growth @sbdapparel @w.o.w_straps for the continued support! 2019 is off to a great start!!

A post shared by Rob Kearney (@worlds_strongest_gay) on Mar 16, 2019 at 4:28am PDT

Congrats to Rob Kearney and Joey Alexio!