As one of the best lifters in the Strongman community, Evan Singleton has established a solid reputation for himself. He is also liked for his personality, as he always strives to put on a good show for all of his fans. His remarkable personality and career are therefore the result of numerous factors, most of which we have discussed in this article.
Evan Singleton Stats
| Full Name: Evan “T-Rex” Singleton (Strongman) | ||
| Weight | Height | Age |
| 159 kilograms (315 pounds) | 6-ft 6-in (198-cm) | 32 years |
| Date of Birth | Era | Nationality |
| October 9th, 1992 | Late 2010s / 2020s | American |
Evan Singleton Biography
Early Life
Evan Singleton was born on October 9th, 1992, weighing 13 pounds at the time. So he was already a bit larger than the average baby. Additionally, as Evan grew older and bigger, he started getting picked on by other kids in his school. However, he would use that as motivation later on.
At 13-years-old, Evan Singleton followed the wise words of his father and decided to change his life. To do so, he started going to the gym and doing sports. It was hard for him to find his passion, so he tried out in multiple sports, including football, track, basketball, baseball, tennis, and more. However, only one sport grew in his heart, and that was wrestling.
Evan Singleton did well in wrestling and even took courses in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for around three years. Alongside his work in the gym, Evan transformed his shape completely. So, he quickly developed the goal of becoming a professional wrestler.
After finishing high school, Evan Singleton would take hour-long drives just to train wrestling at a higher level. Soon, his talent was noticed, and he was called up by the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). Since pursuing professional wrestling was his goal, Evan joined the WWE and rejected two scholarship offers from some highly respected universities.
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Life-Altering Injury
Once Evan Singleton passed his tryouts, he signed a three-year contract with the WWE. So, he quit both the jobs that he was working at the time and moved to Florida. He had a couple of matches, but was not progressing as quickly as he liked.
Unfortunately, during one of his matches, a mistake happened, and Evan Singleton was dropped to the floor with his head taking a major impact. That resulted in a hemorrhage on the left side of his brain. Such hemorrhages can often result in fatalities or severe damage to the brain.
As he states, the symptoms of the injury left long-lasting consequences and forced him to be much more careful moving forward. Due to this, Evan had to stop wrestling since he could die if any similar situation occurred. So, at just 19-years-old, Evan’s dreams completely collapsed.
Furthermore, Evan Singleton could not exercise at all for a very long time. He gained around 130 pounds of bodyweight and got depressed. That is when thoughts of self harm came to his mind, but he luckily got through it.
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Transforming His Life
Since he was overweight, Evan Singleton decided to take up bodybuilding immediately after being cleared to start training again. He trained and dieted hard and ultimately decided to take part in the 2015 NPC Atlantic States Championships in New York, where he took third place in the Novice Heavyweight division. Evan stepped on the stage shredded and weighing 240 pounds. However, he did not enjoy the cutting weight, which is why he stopped pursuing bodybuilding after a single appearance.
Evan Singleton’s Strongman Career
The Beginnings
Evan Singleton wanted to continue competing and first decided to do powerlifting. However, once he stepped into the gym in Lancaster, a man called George Pearson invited him to try lifting the infamous Strongman Log. So, he did and even managed to overhead press 300 pounds (136.1 kilograms) during his first session with the Log. He continued training with George and learned a bit more about Strongman. Not long after, Evan realized that he had the capacity to achieve great things in the sport and decided to take it even more seriously.
Evan Singleton’s first competition came in 2018, and it was North Carolina’s Strongest Man. He also won the competition and proved that he is a huge prospect in the sport. With that win, Evan qualified for his first International competition, the 2018 Giants Live North American Open.
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Risking It All
As 2018 was wrapping up, Evan Singleton was pleasantly surprised by the invitation of World’s Strongest Man to be their equipment tester for 2019. Obviously, he gladly accepted the offer and was excited to be around the greatest Strongmen in the World.
However, in order to travel, he needed to be absent from his job since he worked for a company that made water heaters. So, he approached his boss and asked to be absent for two weeks. He did not get the answer that he was hoping for, as his boss did not allow him to leave. Evan was found at the crossroads and made a decision to quit his job on the spot since he did not want to miss the opportunity.
This proved that Evan Singleton was all in regarding his Strongman career. Unfortunately, at one point in his life, Evan was homeless since he was completely dedicated to Strongman. He could not afford a place to live, but instead slept in his car for a few months. He still pushed through all the setbacks.
Strongman Breakthrough
In 2019, Evan Singleton once again competed at the Giants Live North American Open and beat Rob Kearney, Mark Felix, Kevin Faires, and more incredible athletes. Since he won the competition, Evan was officially qualified for the 2020 World’s Strongest Man.
“I remember sitting on the podium; my trophy was between my feet, and I was lost in space… That was my moment where I was like, ‘I actually made it to World’s Strongest Man’… It is something that I will remember for the rest of my life.”
Evan Singleton continued racking up incredible performances in various meets throughout the next few years. However, he lacked luck at the WSM competitions. In 2020, Evan was on the way to qualify for the finals, but he tore his distal bicep tendon on his left arm. Next, he suffered a stomach virus at the 2021 WSM and was unable to make it to the finals.
The streak of bad luck did not stop there; at the 2022 WSM, Evan went into anaphylactic shock due to an allergy. Due to this, he withdrew from the competition and was taken to see a doctor. He felt a bit better the next day and persuaded the doctors and the organizers to let him come back into the competition. He then won the Yoke event, but was still unable to qualify for the finals.
2022 got even worse for Evan Singleton, as he tore his bicep once again, but this time on his right arm.
However, 2023 was one of the best years that Evan Singleton has had in his Strongman career. He finally managed to get into the WSM finals and finished in fifth place. Moreover, only 1.5 points separated him from the podium. He also won two other International competitions in 2023.
Evan Singleton’s International Strongman Appearances
- 2018 Giants Live North American Open: 8th-place
- 2018 Official Strongman Games: 8th-place
- 2019 Arnold Africa: 5th-place
- 2019 Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick: 3rd-place
- 2019 Giants Live North American Open: 1st-place
- 2019 Giants Live World Tour Finals: 5th-place
- 2020 WSM: Did not qualify for finals
- 2021 WSM: Did not qualify for finals
- 2021 Giants Live Strongman Classic: 2nd-place
- 2021 Giants Live World Open: 1st-place
- 2021 Shaw Classic: 5th-place
- 2021 Giants Live World Tour Finals: 3rd-place
- 2021 Arnold UK: 1st-place
- 2022 WSM: Did not qualify for finals
- 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic: 3rd-place
- 2022 Giants Live World Open: 9th-place
- 2022 Shaw Classic: 8th-place
- 2023 WSM: 5th-place
- 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic: 1st-place
- 2023 Shaw Classic: 4th-place
- 2023 Giants Live World Open: 1st-place
- 2023 Rogue Invitational: 4th-place
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Evan Singleton’s Diet & Training
Strongman athletes are notorious for their eating habits, but Evan Singleton also believes that eating clean is an essential aspect of getting stronger. That being said, Evan does not avoid cheat meals but instead eats his favorite one, pizza, approximately once a week.
“You will never be able to outtrain a bad diet… If you are young, you will be able to burn off bad calories pretty easily. But, I am telling you now, healthier foods will benefit you so much more in pursuit of strength or a better physique.”
As far as training goes, Evan Singleton spends the majority of his time in the gym. He trains for five days a week, but also does active recovery on his two days off. His training program is largely dependent on what competition he is preparing for and what events it features. So, he often trains the exact movements that he is required to do in a competition. However, Evan also believes that accessories are very important.
“Accessories are the foundation on which your compound lifts are built… The best way to increase your compound (lifts) is to smash your accessory (exercises) after the compounds… The mind-to-muscle connection that you build when doing accessory work will drastically help.”
Another important aspect of his fitness level is his recovery. Regarding that, he uses multiple methods, including a massage gun, mobility work, stretching, ice bath, a cryochamber, sauna, and red light therapy.
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Conclusion
Evan Singleton has promised himself and his fans that he will become the World’s Strongest Man one day. He has already outperformed the likes of Tom Stoltman, Oleksii Novikov, Mitchell Hooper, Brian Shaw, and more at certain competitions. So, there is no doubt that he could take the World throne if everything goes his way. Regardless, his life journey is one of the most interesting in the entire community, as he had to overcome a large number of setbacks to get to where he is today.
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