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Africas Strongest Man
Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.
11 Editions of Africa's Strongest Man
The most recent Africa's Strongest Man champion is Jaco Schoonwinkel. Dean Shelley holds the record with 2 titles (2017, 2020). The series has run 11 editions (2015 - 2025).
Most Titles
Champions by Year
Contests
| Year | Contest Name | Winner | Location | Athletes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Africa's Strongest Man | Jaco Schoonwinkel |
Marikana
|
8 |
| 2024 | 2024 Africa's Strongest Man | Rayno Nel | - | 4 |
| 2023 | 2023 Africa's Strongest Man | Rayno Nel |
Livingstone
|
3 |
| 2022 | 2022 Africa's Strongest Man | Kelin Mills |
Rustenburg
|
1 |
| 2021 | 2021 Africa's Strongest Man | Thobelani Mabaso |
Mossel Bay
|
10 |
| 2020 | 2020 Africa's Strongest Man | Dean Shelley |
Rustenburg
|
6 |
| 2019 | 2019 Africa's Strongest Man | Chris van der Linde | - | 5 |
| 2018 | 2018 Africa's Strongest Man | Johan Els | - | 3 |
| 2017 | 2017 Africa's Strongest Man | Dean Shelley | - | 11 |
| 2016 | 2016 Africa's Strongest Man | Johan Els |
Rustenburg
|
12 |
| 2015 | 2015 Africa's Strongest Man | Gerhard van Staden |
Rustenburg
|
8 |
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Africa's Strongest Man has run 11 editions (2015 - 2025). Dean Shelley holds the title record with 2 wins (2017, 2020). The most recent champion is Jaco Schoonwinkel.
Series pages track every edition of a competition, allowing you to follow how the event has changed over the years, which athletes have claimed multiple titles, and how performance standards have improved. This historical perspective is invaluable for understanding the trajectory of professional strongman.