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Nick Best Announces His Decision To Retire From Strongman Competitions At The Age Of 54

Nick Best wraps up an incredible career, which spanned over 16 years.

Andrew Smith

Written by Andrew Smith

Updated by Ash, ACE, MSc

Last Updated onNovember 15, 2022

Nick Best Retires

Nick Best Retires - Image via @nickbeststrongman @zoiephotography Instagram

The 2022 Official Strongman Games took place on November 12-13, 2022, in Daytona Beach, FL, and surprisingly to everyone, Nick Best announced his retirement at the end of it. Best competed in the Masters 50+ Years Old division, where he ended up finishing in second-place, just behind another iconic Strongman, Mark Felix. Having turned 54-years-old a few days ago, Nick thinks that now is the right time to retire.

The risk of injury in strongman is extremely high, making Nick Best’s decision all the more understandable. It was just a matter of waiting for the right opportunity, which proved to be the 2022 Official Strongman Games. Nick firstly took off his shoes and placed them on the platform, which signified that he would be wrapping up his career. Just moments later Nick confirmed the meaning of his actions. During the interview, he also thanked everyone for their support.

Watch the moment when nick placed his shoes on the floor here:

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Related: Nick Best Smashes a 600-lb (272-kg) Deadlift for 16 Reps 5 Days Before Turning 54

A Look Back At Nick Best’s Strongman Career

Nick Best had his debut in professional Strongman back in 2006, when he took part in the America’s Strongest Man contest. He got a sixth-place finish and it was clear that his potential was enormous. Soon enough, podium finishes started becoming a standard for him. Nick ended up taking part in 36 International competitions and winning three of those.

  • 2016 Masters 40+ World’s Strongest Man — First-place
  • 2016 Giants Live North American Open — First-place
  • 2010 All-American Strongman Challenge — First-place

Apart from these, Nick Best has also impressively taken part in ten World’s Strongest Man contests. At the 2010 WSM, Nick placed sixth in his first appearance at the most prestigious Strongman show. He also made the finals in the 2017 WSM, but finished in tenth place.

Although Nick Best will not compete in any more full Strongman competitions, he could be back to perform single events or break World Records.

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Related: Strongman Nick Best Scores 10 Reps Of 700-lb (317.5-kg) 13-Inch Deadlift At 2022 Clash Of The Masters

As his Strongman appearances got less frequent in recent years, Nick Best started focusing on powerlifting again. In 1985, he began competing in this sport, which became his first love. In 2016, Nick returned to powerlifting after stepping away from the sport in the 2000s. He has so far taken part in 33 sanctioned meets and won 20 of them. In addition, we will probably get to see him compete in powerlifting at least a few more times

Nick Best’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Wraps 870.8 529.1 870.8 2226.7 555.07
Single-ply 815.7 551.2 815.7 2155 537.54

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 WRPF 2022-05-01 FQ Classic 2 M50-54 2028.3 506.13
Location USA-NV
Competition FQ Classic 2
Division M50-54
Age 53
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 304.5
Squat 749.6 804.7 821.2 821.2
Bench 407.9 440.9 463 463
Deadlift 683.4 744.1 -771.6 744.1
3 WRPF 2021-04-24 Kern US Open Open 2028.3 505.81
Location USA-CA
Competition Kern US Open
Division Open
Age 52
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 305.1
Squat 749.6 -815.7 815.7 815.7
Bench 451.9 485 -507.1 485
Deadlift 727.5 -821.2 727.5
NS WRPF 2019-04-27 Kern US Open Open
Location USA-CA
Competition Kern US Open
Division Open
Age 50
Equipment Wraps
1 IPL 2018-11-17 Old Dogs World Cup Masters 50-54 2182.6 543.64
Location USA-CA
Competition Old Dogs World Cup
Division Masters 50-54
Age 50
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 306.4
Squat 848.8
Bench 518.1
Deadlift 815.7
2 IPL 2018-09-14 Olympia Pro Powerlifting Open 2155 537.54
Location USA-NV
Competition Olympia Pro Powerlifting
Division Open
Age 49
Equipment Single-ply
Class 308.6
Weight 304.9
Squat 815.7
Bench 507.1
Deadlift 832.2
GLP 89.92
3 USPA 2017-04-15 CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships HW 2226.7 555.07
Location USA-CA
Competition CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division HW
Age 48
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 305.6
Squat 870.8
Bench 529.1
Deadlift 826.7
1 USPA 2017-01-07 American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo Open 2221.2 552.13
Location USA-CA
Competition American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo
Division Open
Age 48
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 308.6
Squat 854.3
Bench 523.6
Deadlift 843.3
1 USPA 2016-04-23 Nevada State Powerlifting Championships Open 2171.6 540.78
Location USA-NV
Competition Nevada State Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 47
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 306.7
Squat 843.3
Bench 518.1
Deadlift 810.2
1 USPA 2016-04-23 Nevada State Powerlifting Championships Masters 45-49 2171.6 540.78
Location USA-NV
Competition Nevada State Powerlifting Championships
Division Masters 45-49
Age 47
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 306.7
Squat 843.3
Bench 518.1
Deadlift 810.2
DQ USAPL 2000-07-09 Mens National Powerlifting Championships M-O
Location USA-IL
Competition Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division M-O
Age 31
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 270.5
Squat -733 -733 -733
1 USAPL 1999-04-10 California State Open 1973.1 507.25
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 30
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 771.6
Bench 540.1
Deadlift 661.4
GLP 85.19
3 USAPL 1998-07-03 Mens National Powerlifting Championships M-O 1940.1 501.06
Location USA-CO
Competition Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division M-O
Age 29
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 271.6
Squat 716.5
Bench 518.1
Deadlift 705.5
GLP 84.21
1 USAPL 1998-04-03 California State Open 1973.1 507.25
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 29
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 733
Bench 551.2
Deadlift 688.9
GLP 85.19
1 USAPL 1997-07-26 Mens Nationals Open 1989.7 511.5
Location USA-IL
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 28
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 744.1 -777.1 -804.7 744.1
Bench 518.1 540.1 -551.2 540.1
Deadlift 661.4 688.9 705.5 705.5
GLP 85.9
1 ADFPA 1997-02-01 California State Open 2022.7
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 28
Equipment Single-ply
Squat 810.2
Bench 551.2
Deadlift 661.4
1 WDFPF 1996-08-24 World Powerlifting Championships Open 1907 490.24
Location USA-IL
Competition World Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 27
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 760.6
Bench 485
Deadlift 661.4
GLP 82.33
1 ADFPA 1996-06-15 Mens Nationals Open 1967.6 505.83
Location USA-MO
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 27
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 744.1 771.6 -810.2 771.6
Bench 501.6 -523.6 -523.6 501.6
Deadlift 661.4 -688.9 694.5 694.5
GLP 84.95
1 ADFPA 1996-04-13 California State Championships Open 2006.2 515.75
Location USA-CA
Competition California State Championships
Division Open
Age 27
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 804.7
Bench 529.1
Deadlift 672.4
GLP 86.62
4 ADFPA 1995-07-15 Mens Nationals Open 1901.5 488.83
Location USA-PA
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 705.5 -755.1 -755.1 705.5
Bench 485 507.1 512.6 512.6
Deadlift 661.4 683.4 -705.5 683.4
GLP 82.09
1 ADFPA 1995-03-25 California State Open 1885 484.58
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 755.1
Bench 485
Deadlift 644.9
GLP 81.38
1 ADFPA 1994-12-11 Outlaw Christmas Open Open 479.5 128.82
Location USA-CA
Competition Outlaw Christmas Open
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Bench 479.5
GLP 66.16
1 ADFPA 1994-10-15 Beale Open and California State Deadlift Open 1796.8 482.7
Location USA-CA
Competition Beale Open and California State Deadlift
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 672.4
Bench 463
Deadlift 661.4
GLP 81.61
5 ADFPA 1994-07-16 Mens Nationals Open 1857.4 498.98
Location USA-IL
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 661.4 711 727.5 727.5
Bench 451.9 474 -490.5 474
Deadlift 600.8 622.8 655.9 655.9
GLP 84.36
1 ADFPA 1994-04-23 California State Open 1758.2 472.33
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 694.5
Bench 451.9
Deadlift 611.8
GLP 79.85
2 ADFPA 1994-01-23 California State Squat Open 661.4 170.03
Location USA-CA
Competition California State Squat
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 661.4
1 ADFPA 1993-10-23 Azusa Classic Open 1769.2 475.29
Location USA-CA
Competition Azusa Classic
Division Open
Age 24
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 672.4
Bench 451.9
Deadlift 644.9
GLP 80.35
4 ADFPA 1993-07-10 Mens Nationals Open 1780.2 478.26
Location USA-PA
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 24
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat -661.4 661.4 705.5 705.5
Bench 451.9 -474 474 474
Deadlift -600.8 600.8 -633.8 600.8
GLP 80.86
2 ADFPA 1993-03-13 California State Championships Open 1802.3 484.18
Location USA-CA
Competition California State Championships
Division Open
Age 24
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 705.5
Bench 463
Deadlift 633.8 -650.4 633.8
GLP 81.86
7 ADFPA 1992-06-06 Mens Nationals Open 1648 442.72
Location USA-MN
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 23
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 633.8 -661.4 -661.4 633.8
Bench 402.3 -435.4 -435.4 402.3
Deadlift 600.8 611.8 -622.8 611.8
GLP 74.85
1 ADFPA 1991-11-02 Northern California Open 1631.4 438.28
Location USA-CA
Competition Northern California
Division Open
Age 22
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 617.3
Bench 413.4
Deadlift 600.8
GLP 74.1
1 USPF 1991-08-24 East Beach Open Natural 1625.9 436.8
Location USA-CA
Competition East Beach Open
Division Natural
Age 22
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 617.3
Bench 402.3
Deadlift 606.3
GLP 73.85
1 USPF 1991-08-24 East Beach Open Open 1625.9 436.8
Location USA-CA
Competition East Beach Open
Division Open
Age 22
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 617.3
Bench 402.3
Deadlift 606.3
GLP 73.85
3 USPF 1985-04-01 El Dorado Gold Championships High School 940 288.83
Location USA-NV
Competition El Dorado Gold Championships
Division High School
Age 16
Equipment Single-ply
Class 181.9
Weight 181.9
GLP 49.41
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Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

Robert Oberst hinted toward the second season of the hit TV show “The Strongest Man In History”, where Nick Best was expected to be one of the main characters again. However, it is not clear if anything will change now that Nick has announced his retirement. Regardless of that, Nick has been one of the men that have helped shape the sport into what it is today. So, his legacy will forever remain one of the greatest.

Published: 15 November, 2022 | 3:28 PM EDT

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