Nick Best
Compare to Another Athlete
Years Active
2006 - 2020
Born
November 6, 1968
Height
1.88m
Weight
145kg
Birthplace
Las Vegas, Nevada
Country
🇺🇸
United States
Retired
Wikipedia
Nick Best is a strongman from United States who stands 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall and competes at 145 kg (320 lb), born November 6, 1968 (age 57).
Last 5 Contests
- 1 2017 WSM Group 5 May 28, 2017
- 2 2017 Giants Live North American Open Jul 29, 2017
- 8 2017 Giants Live World Tour Finals Sep 30, 2017
- 4 2017 Masters World's Strongest Man Dec 15, 2017
- 4 2019 Masters World's Strongest Man Nov 2, 2019
1 win and 2 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 4th at 2019 Masters World's Strongest Man, Nov 2, 2019.
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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Nick Best is strongest at Yoke: an average placing of 2.4 across 14 outings, with 4 wins. Weakest at Overhead Press (6.9 across 29).
- Yoke 2.4
- Deadlift 3.8
- Farmer's Walk 3.9
- Loading Race 3.7
- Squat 3.7
- Medley 3.4
- Atlas Stones 4.8
- Vehicle Pull 4.6
- Carry 5.7
- Overhead Press 6.9
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
395.0kg
Best Squat
250.0kg
Best Bench
382.5kg
Best Deadlift
1,010.0kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2019 | 2019 Masters World's Strongest Man | Masters World's Strongest Man | M | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | #4 | 37.50 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | 2017 Masters World's Strongest Man | Masters World's Strongest Man | M | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | #4 | 41.00 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 2017 Giants Live World Tour Finals | Giants Live | M | Manchester, England, United Kingdom | #8 | 21.00 |
| Jul 29, 2017 | 2017 Giants Live North American Open | Giants Live | M | Martinsville, Indiana, United States | #2 | 53.00 |
| May 28, 2017 | 2017 WSM Group 5 | Open | M | - | #1 | 22.00 |
| May 20, 2017 | 2017 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Gaborone, Botswana, Botswana | #10 | 10.00 |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 2016 Masters World's Strongest Man | Masters World's Strongest Man | M | Doncaster, England, United Kingdom | #1 | 47.50 |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 2016 Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick | Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #9 | 43.00 |
| Jun 26, 2016 | 2016 Giants Live North American Open | Giants Live | M | Martinsville, Indiana, United States | #1 | 40.50 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 2016 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #5 | 59.50 |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 2015 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia | #4 | 49.50 |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 2015 Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick | Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #6 | 49.00 |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 2015 WSM Group 3 | Open | M | - | #3 | 24.00 |
| Feb 14, 2015 | 2015 Britain's Strongest Man | Britain's Strongest Man | M | Doncaster, England, United Kingdom | #4 | 38.00 |
| Feb 14, 2015 | 2015 World Log Lift Championships | World Log Lift Championships | M | Doncaster, England, United Kingdom | #9 | - |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 2014 SCL North American Championships | SCL North American Championships | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #7 | 51.00 |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 2014 WSM Group 4 | Open | M | - | #4 | 22.00 |
| Jan 25, 2014 | 2014 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #3 | 45.00 |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 2013 WSM Group 1 | Open | M | - | #4 | 14.50 |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 2013 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #2 | 61.00 |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 2013 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #8 | 28.50 |
| Oct 1, 2012 | 2012 WSM Group 2 | Open | M | - | #3 | 21.00 |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 2012 SCL North American Championships | SCL North American Championships | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #3 | 73.00 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | 2012 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #2 | 44.50 |
| Jan 29, 2012 | 2012 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #3 | 35.50 |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 2011 WSM Group 1 | Open | M | - | #6 | 13.00 |
| Mar 4, 2011 | 2011 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #7 | 21.00 |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 2011 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #2 | 115.50 |
| Dec 17, 2010 | 2010 Sweden Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Gothenburg, Sweden, Sweden | #2 | 36.50 |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 2010 WSM Group 4 | Open | M | - | #2 | 25.00 |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 2010 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sun City, South Africa, South Africa | #6 | 27.00 |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2010 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | #6 | 16.00 |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 2010 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #9 | 11.50 |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 2010 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #1 | 70.00 |
| Dec 5, 2009 | 2009 Sweden Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Gothenburg, Sweden, Sweden | #6 | 18.25 |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 2009 Venice Beach Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #4 | 20.50 |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 2009 Romania Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Bucharest, Romania, Romania | #2 | 27.00 |
| Jan 24, 2009 | 2009 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Pasadena, California, United States | #2 | 38.00 |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 2008 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | San Diego, California, United States | #4 | 84.50 |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 2008 All-American Strongman Challenge | All-American Strongman Challenge | M | Pasadena, California, United States | #9 | 52.00 |
| May 25, 2007 | 2007 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | #2 | 94.50 |
| Nov 24, 2006 | 2006 IFSA Strongman World Championships | IFSA Strongman World Championships | M | ReykjavÃk, Iceland, Iceland | #9 | 38.00 |
| Jul 21, 2006 | 2006 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Columbia, South Carolina, United States | #6 | 82.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Axle Press | 171.0 kg | 2009 Romania Grand Prix | Jul 4, 2009 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 380.0 kg | 2017 WSM Final | May 20, 2017 | - |
| Max. Hummer Tire Deadlift | 432.0 kg | 2010 Arnold Strongman Classic | Mar 5, 2010 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 160.0 kg | 2015 World Log Lift Championships | Feb 14, 2015 | - |
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