Eric Dawson "Cookie Monster"
Compare to Another AthleteEric Dawson is a strongman from United States who stands 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall and competes at 160 kg (353 lb).
Last 5 Contests
- 8 2019 Official Strongman Games Nov 2, 2019
- 8 2021 Masters World's Strongest Man Nov 12, 2021
- 8 2021 Masters WSM Qualifier Nov 13, 2021
- 2 2023 World's Strongest Viking Feb 24, 2023
- 6 2023 America's Strongest Man Nov 3, 2023
1 podium in the last 5. Most recent: 6th at 2023 America's Strongest Man, Nov 3, 2023.
Competition Statistics
International
National
Strengths & Weaknesses
Eric Dawson is strongest at Atlas Stones: an average placing of 2.9 across 10 outings, with 2 wins. Weakest at Deadlift (12.0 across 4).
- Atlas Stones 2.9
- Carry 3.9
- Overhead Press 5.3
- Yoke 5.5
- Grip 6.0
- Deadlift 12.0
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.
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2023 | 2023 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Orlando, Florida, United States | #6 | 35.50 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 2023 World's Strongest Viking | World's Strongest Viking | M | Vinstra, Norway, Norway | #2 | 67.00 |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 2021 Masters WSM Qualifier | Open | M | - | #8 | 101.00 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | 2021 Masters World's Strongest Man | Masters World's Strongest Man | M | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | #8 | 24.50 |
| Nov 2, 2019 | 2019 Official Strongman Games | Official Strongman Games | M | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | #8 | 29.50 |
| Sep 29, 2018 | 2018 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Long Beach, California, United States | #9 | 19.50 |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 2017 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | #6 | 22.00 |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 2017 SCL Holland | Strongman Champions League | M | Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands, Netherlands | #7 | 46.00 |
| Dec 10, 2016 | 2016 Ultimate Strongman World Championships | Ultimate Strongman | M | Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom | #9 | 26.00 |
| Nov 4, 2016 | 2016 SCL World Finals | Strongman Champions League | M | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates | #7 | 37.00 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 2016 SCL England | Strongman Champions League | M | Guildford, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 61.50 |
| Jun 11, 2016 | 2016 SCL Holland | Strongman Champions League | M | Zelhem, Netherlands, Netherlands | #1 | 69.00 |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 2015 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia | #6 | 47.50 |
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 | 177.0 kg | 2023 America's Strongest Man | Nov 3, 2023 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 229.0 kg | 2018 America's Strongest Man | Sep 29, 2018 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 159.0 kg | 2015 America's Strongest Man | Oct 31, 2015 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Eric Dawson
- Nickname
- "Cookie Monster"
- Country
- United States
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.95m
- Weight
- 160kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2023
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 12
- Total Wins
- 2
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Eric Dawson
Eric Dawson, known as "Cookie Monster", is an American strongman athlete. Dawson stands 195 cm (6'5") and competes at 160 kg (353 lbs).
Dawson's competitive career spanned from 2015 to 2023. Across 12 competitions, Dawson has claimed 2 wins. Dawson's international record includes 8 competitions with 2 wins on the world stage.
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