Josh Thigpen
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Josh Thigpen is a strongman from United States who stands 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall and competes at 145 kg (320 lb), born February 16, 1982 (age 44).
| Full Name | Josh Thigpen |
|---|---|
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 145 kg (320 lb) |
| Date of Birth | February 16, 1982 (age 44) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Years Active | 2005 - 2017 |
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2017 | 2017 Arnold Series Qualifier | Arnold Series Qualifier | M | Katowice, Poland, Poland | #7 | 38.50 |
| Jan 7, 2017 | 2017 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #3 | 0.00 |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 2015 WSM Group 2 | Open | M | - | #4 | 19.00 |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 2014 SCL North American Championships | SCL North American Championships | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #5 | 54.00 |
| Jan 25, 2014 | 2014 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #7 | 21.50 |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 2012 Giants Live Hungary | Giants Live | M | Budapest, Hungary, Hungary | #3 | 46.50 |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2012 WSF World Championship | World Strongman Federation | M | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates | #3 | 27.00 |
| Jan 29, 2012 | 2012 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #4 | 34.50 |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 2011 WSM Group 4 | Open | M | - | #4 | 20.00 |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 2011 Giants Live Ukraine | Giants Live | M | Poltava, Ukraine, Ukraine | #3 | 34.50 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 2011 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States | #5 | 67.50 |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 2011 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #9 | 75.50 |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 2010 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #12 | 0.00 |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 2010 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #4 | 56.00 |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 2009 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #3 | 74.50 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 2008 North America's Strongest Man | North America's Strongest Man | M | Gatineau, Canada, Canada | #7 | 53.50 |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 2008 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Pasadena, California, United States | #8 | 56.00 |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 2008 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | #12 | 9.00 |
| Feb 20, 2007 | 2007 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Pasadena, California, United States | #7 | 83.00 |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 2006 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | #3 | 59.00 |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 2006 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Pasadena, California, United States | #6 | 65.50 |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 2005 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | #4 | 39.00 |
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Josh Thigpen
- Date of Birth
- February 16, 1982
- Country
- United States
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.98m
- Weight
- 145kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2005 - 2017
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 22
- Total Wins
- 0
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Josh Thigpen
Josh Thigpen is an American strongman athlete. Thigpen stands 198 cm (6'6") and competes at 145 kg (320 lbs). Currently 44 years old, Thigpen has left a mark in professional strongman.
Thigpen's competitive career spanned from 2005 to 2017. With 22 contests on record, Thigpen has built considerable competitive experience. Thigpen has represented United States at 21 international events.
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