Rayno Nel
Compare to Another AthleteRayno Nel is a strongman from South Africa who stands 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall and competes at 148 kg (326 lb), born May 9, 1995 (age 31).
Recent Form
- 4 2025 Giants Live Strongman Classic Jul 5, 2025
- 8 2025 Rogue Invitational (Men) Oct 31, 2025
- 1 2025 SCL World Finals Nov 15, 2025
- 2 2026 WSM Final Apr 23, 2026
- 3 2026 Giants Live Strongman Classic Jul 4, 2026
1 win and 3 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 3rd at 2026 Giants Live Strongman Classic, Jul 4, 2026.
Competition Statistics
International
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Rayno Nel is strongest at Deadlift: an average placing of 2.0 across 10 outings, with 6 wins. Weakest at Overhead Press (4.4 across 10).
- Deadlift 2.0
- Atlas Stones 3.1
- Farmer's Walk 2.2
- Carry 1.8
- Loading Race 1.8
- Vehicle Pull 2.3
- Grip 2.5
- Overhead Press 4.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 2026 Giants Live Strongman Classic | Giants Live | M | London, England, United Kingdom | #3 | 44.50 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2026 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | #2 | 52.00 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 2025 SCL World Finals | Strongman Champions League | M | Upington, South Africa, South Africa | #1 | 85.00 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 2025 Rogue Invitational (Men) | Rogue Invitational | M | Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom | #8 | 28.50 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 2025 Giants Live Strongman Classic | Giants Live | M | London, England, United Kingdom | #4 | 37.00 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 2025 SCL Holland | Strongman Champions League | M | Doetinchem, Netherlands, Netherlands | #1 | 71.00 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 2025 SCL Italy | Strongman Champions League | M | Crema, Italy, Italy | #1 | 53.00 |
| May 15, 2025 | 2025 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sacramento, California, United States | #1 | 47.00 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 2024 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 2024 SCL World Finals | Strongman Champions League | M | Alanya, Turkey, Turkey | #1 | 69.00 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 2024 SCL Africa | Strongman Champions League | M | Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa | #1 | 56.00 |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 2024 SCL Holland | Strongman Champions League | M | Groenlo, Netherlands, Netherlands | #1 | 79.50 |
| May 11, 2024 | 2024 Siberian Power Show | Siberian Power Show | M | Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Russia | #4 | 40.00 |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 2023 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | Livingstone, Zambia, Zambia | #1 | 51.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. 18-inch Deadlift | 490.0 kg | 2025 WSM Final | May 15, 2025 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Rayno Nel
- Date of Birth
- May 9, 1995
- Birthplace
- Upington, South Africa
- Country
- South Africa
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.91m
- Weight
- 148kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2026
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 14
- Total Wins
- 9
Last updated: April 22, 2026