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Nick Best

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Years Active 2006 - 2020
Born November 6, 1968
Height 1.88m
Weight 145kg
Birthplace Las Vegas, Nevada
Country 🇺🇸 United States
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

41 Total Contests
3 Total Wins
2006 - 2020 Years Active

International

35 Contests
3 Wins

National

6 Contests
0 Wins

World's Strongest Man

7 Appearances
2 Finals
0 Wins
#1 Best Finish

Powerlifting Records

395.0kg Best Squat
250.0kg Best Bench
382.5kg Best Deadlift
1,010.0kg Best Total
30 meets Wraps WRPF Last: Aug 2025

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Nick Best
Date of Birth
November 6, 1968
Birthplace
Las Vegas, Nevada
Country
United States

Physical Stats

Height
1.88m
Weight
145kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
2006 - 2020
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
41
Total Wins
3

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About Nick Best

Nick Best is an American strongman athlete. Best stands 188 cm (6'2") and competes at 145 kg (320 lbs). Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, Best is currently 57 years old.

Best's competitive career spanned from 2006 to 2020. Across 41 competitions, Best has claimed 3 wins. Best's international record includes 35 competitions with 3 wins on the world stage.

Best reached the World's Strongest Man final 2 times across 7 appearances. Best's best WSM result is a 1st-place finish.

Read more about Nick Best on Wikipedia.

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