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rob kearney
ROB KEARNEY
massachuSets | sTRONG MAN
You may know of Rob Kearney as the "World's Strongest Gay" -- a title he proudly wears. Rob is a pro heavyweight Strongman, as well as the first and only openly gay Strongman in the world. He's earned many other honors, including an Arnold International World Series Champion and a spot to compete in the World's Strongest Man. Rob is also the author of "Strong", a children's book using color as a metaphor for how much you can achieve when you accept yourself for who you are.
Date of Birth
November 16,1991
Career Start
2008
Height
5'9"
Weight
298lbs
Rob Kearney’s Home Gym Tour:
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Achievements
World's Strongest Man
Qualified
2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
Arnold Strongman Classic
2020: 6th
2022: 5th
2023: 8th
Giants Live
North American Open: 2017: 1st, 2018: 7th, 2019: 5th
Scandinavian Open: 2017 7th
Giants Live: 2019 5th
World Open: 2023 4th
Arnold Pro Strongman World Series
Forts de Warwick: 2016: 11th & 2017: 7th
Africa: 2017 6th
Australia: 2019 1st
USA: 2020 8th
Top Lifts
Log Lift: 475lbs
Deadlift: 970lbs
Much more!
Advocate
Strong: book by Rob Kearney & Eric Rosswood
America's Strongest Man 2023: 3rd