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Rob Kearney "World's Strongest Gay"
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Years Active
2014 - 2024
Born
November 16, 1991
Height
1.78m
Weight
129kg
Birthplace
Brooklyn
Country
🇺🇸
United States
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Vital Statistics
Rob Kearney is a strongman from United States who stands 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall and competes at 129 kg (284 lb), born November 16, 1991 (age 34).
| Full Name | Rob Kearney |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "World's Strongest Gay" |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 129 kg (284 lb) |
| Date of Birth | November 16, 1991 (age 34) |
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Years Active | 2014 - 2024 |
Competition Statistics
34
Total Contests
4
Total Wins
2014 - 2024
Years Active
International
24
Contests
2
Wins
National
10
Contests
2
Wins
World's Strongest Man
3
Appearances
0
Finals
0
Wins
Powerlifting Records
200.0kg
Best Squat
154.2kg
Best Bench
249.5kg
Best Deadlift
594.2kg
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 3, 2023 | 2023 America's Strongest Man | America's Strongest Man | M | Orlando, Florida, United States | #3 | 53.00 |
| Sep 2, 2023 | 2023 Giants Live World Open | Giants Live | M | Cardiff, Wales, Wales | #4 | 35.00 |
| Sep 2, 2023 | 2023 World Deadlift Championships | World Deadlift Championships | M | Cardiff, Wales, Wales | #9 | - |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #8 | 21.00 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | 2022 Rogue Invitational | Rogue Invitational | M | Round Rock, Texas, United States | #8 | 25.00 |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic | Giants Live | M | London, England, United Kingdom | #9 | 28.00 |
| Mar 4, 2022 | 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #5 | 28.50 |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 2022 Força Bruta | Força Bruta | M | Cotia, Brazil, Brazil | #3 | 7.50 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 2021 Rogue Invitational | Rogue Invitational | M | Round Rock, Texas, United States | #6 | 26.00 |
| Mar 13, 2021 | 2021 WUS Strength Island | World's Ultimate Strongman | M | Riffa, Bahrain, Bahrain | #13 | 26.50 |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 2020 WUS Feats of Strength - Max Log Lift | WUS Feats of Strength | M | - | #2 | - |
| Jun 13, 2020 | 2020 WUS Feats of Strength - Max Log Lift | WUS Feats of Strength | M | Connecticut, USA, United States | #1 | - |
| Mar 6, 2020 | 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic | Arnold Strongman Classic | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #6 | 29.00 |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 2020 Arnold USA | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Santa Monica, California, United States | #8 | 31.00 |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 2019 Giants Live North American Open | Giants Live | M | Martinsville, Indiana, United States | #5 | 38.50 |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 2019 Giants Live Wembley | Giants Live | M | London, England, United Kingdom | #5 | 26.50 |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 2019 World Deadlift Championships | World Deadlift Championships | M | London, England, United Kingdom | #3 | - |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 2019 WSM Group 1 | Open | M | - | #3 | 15.00 |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 2019 World Log Lift Championships | World Log Lift Championships | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #2 | - |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 2019 Arnold Australia | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #1 | 57.00 |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 2018 Giants Live North American Open | Giants Live | M | Martinsville, Indiana, United States | #7 | 34.50 |
| May 6, 2018 | 2018 WSM Group 1 | Open | M | - | #6 | 10.00 |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 2018 World Log Lift Championships | World Log Lift Championships | M | Leeds, England, United Kingdom | #4 | - |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 2017 Giants Live Scandinavian Open | Giants Live | M | Norrköping, Sweden, Sweden | #7 | 43.50 |
| Jul 29, 2017 | 2017 Giants Live North American Open | Giants Live | M | Martinsville, Indiana, United States | #1 | 62.00 |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 2017 Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #7 | 54.50 |
| Jun 10, 2017 | 2017 ISF1 | International Strongman Federation | M | New Braunfels, Texas, United States | #7 | 0.00 |
| May 6, 2017 | 2017 Arnold Africa | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Sandton, South Africa, South Africa | #6 | 29.50 |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 2016 U105 World's Strongest Man | U105 World's Strongest Man | M | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | #7 | 66.00 |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 2016 Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick | Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick | M | Warwick, Canada, Canada | #11 | 22.50 |
| May 21, 2016 | 2016 World Log Lift Championships | World Log Lift Championships | M | Kaunas, Lithuania, Lithuania | #1 | - |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 2015 U105 America's Strongest Man | U105 America's Strongest Man | M | Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia | #2 | 31.00 |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 2015 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #4 | 44.53 |
| Sep 20, 2014 | 2014 U105 America's Strongest Man | U105 America's Strongest Man | M | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | #2 | 43.00 |
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Rob Kearney
- Nickname
- "World's Strongest Gay"
- Date of Birth
- November 16, 1991
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn
- Country
- United States
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.78m
- Weight
- 129kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2024
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 34
- Total Wins
- 4
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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- Luke Stoltman SMASHES British Log Lift Record With 221kg
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- Rob Kearney Breaks American Log lift Record With 215.9 kg
- Rob Kearney Absolutely Crushes Insane 970lb Deadlift With Reverse Bands!
- UPDATED: Rob Kearney Opens Up In Joe Rogan Podcast About Strongman Pay
About Rob Kearney
Rob Kearney, known as "World's Strongest Gay", is an American strongman athlete. Kearney stands 178 cm (5'10") and competes at 129 kg (284 lbs). Born in Brooklyn, Kearney is currently 34 years old.
Kearney's competitive career spanned from 2014 to 2024. Across 34 competitions, Kearney has claimed 4 wins. Kearney's international record includes 24 competitions with 2 wins on the world stage.
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