Rebecca Roberts (strongwoman)

Rebecca Roberts (born 1994), is a Welsh strongwoman and grip athlete, and winner of the 2021 World's Strongest Woman competition in Daytona Beach.

Biography

Roberts grew up in North Wales, and is Welsh by birth. Growing up, she has "not been dealt the best cards in life",[1] after losing her mother at a young age and her father suffering from dementia shortly after, however she attended university in Liverpool where she studied forensic psychology and through university clubs she discovered rugby.

She was introduced to strength and grip sports by her partner Paul Savage, who remains her coach. She is an advocate for body positivity and mental health, partially due to her own experience of bullying due to her weight and size.[2] Roberts works full time but still trains roughly 20 hours a week[3] to be able to compete at an international level. She is very active on social media, posting about her training, competitions and her weight loss journey.

Career

Roberts' strongwoman career began with her first competition in 2016. Standing at 6' 3",[4] she has competed in numerous strongwoman competitions since, as well as grip competitions. She also holds several world records.

Competitions
Year Competition Location Result Weight Class
2023 Arnold Pro Strongwoman Classic Colombus,Ohio 2nd Open
2022 World's Strongest Woman Daytona Beach, Florida Injured Open
2022 Wales' Strongest Woman International sports stadium ,Cardiff 1st Open
2022 Wales' Strongest Woman PB Performance Gym,Cardiff 1st Open
2022 UK's Strongest Woman Doncaster Dome, Doncaster 1st Open
2021 World's Strongest Woman Daytona Beach, Florida 1st Open
2021 UK's Strongest Woman Bangor, County Down 2nd Open
2021 Britain's Strongest Woman Doncaster 2nd Open
2021 Wales' Strongest Woman Swansea 1st Open
2019 World's Strongest Woman Daytona Beach, Florida 7th Open
2019 Bodypower Strongwoman NEC Birmingham 1st Open
2019 Europe's Strongest Woman Rotherham 1st Open
2019 Britain's Strongest Woman Derbyshire 6th - Injured Open
2019 British Grip Championships Stafford 1st Open
2019 Wales' Strongest Woman Caernarfon 1st Open
2018 Arnold's Europe Barcelona Injured Open
2018 Europe's Strongest Woman Belfast 2nd Open
2018 WHEA World Grip Championship Finland 1st Open
2018 WHEA World Championships[5] Finland 1st Open
2017 WHEA World Grip Championship Finland 1st Open
2017 WHEA World Championships[6] Finland 1st Open
2017 BNSF Britain's Strongest Woman Newcastle 1st Open
2017 European Grip Championships Norway 1st Open
2016 UK's Strongest Woman Kent 1st Open
World Records
Year Record Sport Federation Time/Weight Record still held
2023 Wheel of Pain Strongwoman Arnold Pro Strongwoman Classic, Ohio 92.75 ft Yes
2022 Thor's Hammer[7] Rogue Record Breakers, Ohio 39s Yes
2018 Handshake Lift (One Hand)[8] Grip World of Grip 84.68 kg Yes
2018 Axle Deadlift - Double Overhand Thumbless Grip[9] Grip World of Grip 137.05 kg Yes
2018 76mm Rolling Handle (Thumbless) - Hold (hone Hand)[10] Grip World of Grip 47.5 kg Yes
2018 Little Big Horn[11] Grip World of Grip 70.96 kg No
2018 Log Lift Max[12] Strongwoman WHEA 90 kg Yes
2018 Deadlift Max[13] Strongwoman WHEA 227.5 kg Yes
2017 2.5" Crusher[14] Grip FBBC 147.71 lbs Yes
2017 3" Trilobite[15] Grip Mammoth Grip Tools 43.1 Yes
2017 IronMind Block[16] Grip IronMind 31.55 kg Yes

References
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  2. "'Bigger is better': The weightlifter". BBC News. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. Grimsditch, Lee (5 September 2021). "Woman sheds nine stone after first date changes her life". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  4. "Rebecca Roberts Lifts Big on the Little Big Horn". ironmind.com. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  5. "Strongest man/woman champions - World Heavy Events Association". www.worldheavyeventsassociation.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  6. "Strongest man/woman champions - World Heavy Events Association". www.worldheavyeventsassociation.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  7. "Record Breakers - Leaderboard". www.roguefitness.com. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  8. "World Records". www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  9. "World Records". www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  10. "World Records". www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  11. "Rebecca Roberts Lifts Big on the Little Big Horn". ironmind.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  12. "Strongest man/woman records - World Heavy Events Association". www.worldheavyeventsassociation.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  13. "Strongest man/woman records - World Heavy Events Association". www.worldheavyeventsassociation.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  14. "VBARCERTS". www.fatbastardbarbellco.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  15. "European Grip Championship 2017". The GripBoard. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  16. "IronMind Block - Rules & World Records". ironmind.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.


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