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Records, firsts and iconic moments

3 documented moments (2026) — every world record, historic first and title win in Strongman the ICNX desk has covered, in the order they happened. Each entry links to the full story with sources.

Records and firsts

World records and never-been-done moments in Strongman.

Flores Deadlifts 511 kg for All-Time World RecordStrongman
World Record

Flores Deadlifts 511 kg for All-Time World Record

Raul Flores deadlifted 511 kg at the 2026 World Deadlift Championship in Birmingham, setting a new all-time world record and becoming the first Mexican world deadlift champion.

Timeline

All 3 moments, oldest first.

  1. 2026
    Mitchell Hooper Takes Second WSM Title Without a Single Event Win
    World #126 April 2026
  2. 2026
    Fojtu Wins Strongman Classic by Six Points
    Next Gen Star4 July 2026 · Strongman Classic 2026 — Royal Albert Hall, London · London, United Kingdom
  3. 2026
    Flores Deadlifts 511 kg for All-Time World Record
    World Record5 September 2026 · World Deadlift Championships (Giants Live Strongman Open), Birmingham · Birmingham, United Kingdom
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