Bobby Thompson "The American Nightmare"
Compare to Another AthleteBobby Thompson is a strongman from United States who stands 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall and competes at 150 kg (331 lb), born December 28, 1992 (age 33).
Recent Form
- 4 2024 Arnold UK - Strongman Mar 16, 2024
- 8 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Aug 17, 2024
- 8 2024 Rogue Invitational (Men) Nov 8, 2024
- 8 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic Feb 28, 2025
- 16 2025 Strongest Man on Earth Aug 16, 2025
0 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 16th at 2025 Strongest Man on Earth, Aug 16, 2025.
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Bobby Thompson is strongest at Deadlift: an average placing of 2.8 across 21 outings, with 7 wins. Weakest at Atlas Stones (8.1 across 13).
- Deadlift 2.8
- Overhead Press 4.4
- Yoke 3.9
- Farmer's Walk 4.0
- Squat 3.8
- Throwing 6.0
- Medley 7.2
- Carry 7.4
- Atlas Stones 8.1
Average finishing position in each event type, across every contest we hold results for. Lower is better. Ordering weighs how often an event has been contested, so a strong average from a handful of outings does not outrank a long record. That is why an event higher up the list can show a slightly worse average than one below it. Event types with fewer than 4 recorded outings are not shown.
Powerlifting Records
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | 2025 Strongest Man on Earth | Shaw Classic | M | Loveland, Colorado, United States | #16 | 14.50 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #8 | 17.50 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 2024 Rogue Invitational (Men) | Rogue Invitational | M | Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom | #8 | 23.50 |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 2024 Strongest Man on Earth | Shaw Classic | M | Loveland, Colorado, United States | #8 | 63.50 |
| Mar 16, 2024 | 2024 Arnold UK - Strongman | Arnold UK | M | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | #4 | 23.50 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #5 | 32.00 |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 2023 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Orlando, Florida, United States | #12 | 5.00 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 2023 Rogue Invitational | Rogue Invitational | M | Round Rock, Texas, United States | #5 | 25.50 |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 2023 Strongest Man on Earth | Shaw Classic | M | Loveland, Colorado, United States | #7 | 62.00 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #3 | 29.50 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 2022 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | #1 | 55.50 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | 2022 Rogue Invitational | Rogue Invitational | M | Round Rock, Texas, United States | #6 | 27.50 |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 2022 Shaw Classic | Shaw Classic | M | Loveland, Colorado, United States | #11 | 42.00 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 2022 World Log Lift Championships | World Log Lift Championships | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #3 | - |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 2022 Beerstone | Beerstone | M | Mission, Texas, United States | #1 | 34.00 |
| Mar 4, 2022 | 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #3 | 30.50 |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 2021 WUS Dubai | World's Ultimate Strongman | M | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates | #6 | 26.50 |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 2021 Shaw Classic | Shaw Classic | M | Estes Park, Colorado, United States | #6 | 75.50 |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 2021 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sacramento, California, United States | #9 | 23.50 |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 2021 American Log Press Record Breaker | Clash Strongman Pro Series | M | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States | #1 | - |
| Mar 13, 2021 | 2021 WUS Strength Island | World's Ultimate Strongman | M | Riffa, Bahrain, Bahrain | #8 | 41.50 |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2021 Mammoth Strength Challenge | Mammoth Strength Challenge | M | Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States | #1 | 17.00 |
| Mar 6, 2020 | 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #9 | 24.00 |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 2019 Giants Live North American Open | Giants Live | M | Martinsville, Indiana, United States | #4 | 39.50 |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 2019 Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #8 | 53.00 |
| May 18, 2019 | 2019 Pasaulio TaurÄ— | Pasaulio TaurÄ— | M | Kaunas, Lithuania, Lithuania | #2 | 45.50 |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 2019 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #1 | 54.38 |
| Dec 8, 2018 | 2018 Official Strongman Games | Official Strongman Games | M | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | #3 | 34.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Axle Press | 185.0 kg | 2019 Giants Live North American Open | Aug 10, 2019 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 447.0 kg | 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic | Mar 3, 2023 | - |
| Max. Hummer Tire Deadlift | 476.0 kg | 2022 Shaw Classic | Aug 13, 2022 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 217.0 kg | 2021 American Log Press Record Breaker | Apr 30, 2021 | - |
| Max. Squat | 429.0 kg | 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic | Mar 4, 2022 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Bobby Thompson
- Nickname
- "The American Nightmare"
- Date of Birth
- December 28, 1992
- Birthplace
- Germany
- Country
- United States
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.85m
- Weight
- 150kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 28
- Total Wins
- 5
Last updated: February 23, 2026