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Bobby Thompson "The American Nightmare"
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Years Active
2018 - 2025
Born
December 28, 1992
Height
1.85m
Weight
150kg
Birthplace
Germany
Country
🇺🇸
United States
Active
Wikipedia
Vital Statistics
Bobby 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).
| Full Name | Bobby Thompson |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "The American Nightmare" |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 150 kg (331 lb) |
| Date of Birth | December 28, 1992 (age 33) |
| Place of Birth | Germany |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Years Active | 2018 - 2025 |
Competition Statistics
28
Total Contests
5
Total Wins
2018 - 2025
Years Active
International
23
Contests
2
Wins
National
5
Contests
3
Wins
World's Strongest Man
1
Appearances
1
Finals
0
Wins
#9
Best Finish
Powerlifting Records
240.4kg
Best Squat
186.0kg
Best Bench
283.5kg
Best Deadlift
709.9kg
Best Total
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
Career Bests
in event
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
Best Placement
Avg Placement
Contests
| 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 Taurė | Pasaulio Taurė | 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.
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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
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Bobby Thompson News & Coverage
- Bobby Thompson Announces Retirement From Strongman
- Bobby Thompson Withdraws From 2025 Strongest Man On Earth
- Brian Shaw Trains With America’s Greatest Log Presser Bobby Thompson In Prep For 2022 Shaw Classic
- Strongman Bobby Thompson Smashes 217.5 kg/478.5 lbs Log Press American Record
- WUS Strength Island Event Rescheduled To March 13th
- Athletes React To Failed Qualification For World’s Strongest Man 2020 Finals
About Bobby Thompson
Bobby Thompson, known as "The American Nightmare", is an American strongman athlete. Thompson stands 185 cm (6'1") and competes at 150 kg (331 lbs). Born in Germany, Thompson is currently 33 years old.
Thompson's competitive career spanned from 2018 to 2025. Across 28 competitions, Thompson has claimed 5 wins. Thompson's international record includes 23 competitions with 2 wins on the world stage.
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