Fergus Crawley

About

Scottish hybrid athlete, endurance challenger, fitness coach, mental health advocate, and online content creator known for combining elite-level strength and endurance in the same competitive feats. He is also known for being a co-founder and coach at OMNIA Performance and for his YouTube channel where he shares long-form training content and endurance-strength challenges with his subscribers. 

Before fame

He was heavily involved in rugby during his youth, and it was his primary sport until multiple concussions forced him to step away from the game. He turned his focus to powerlifting after quitting rugby where he quickly developed elite strength levels and began competing at a high level. He began coaching others during his powerlifting career. He began posting fitness content on YouTube and Instagram in 2019 and TikTok in 2020. He founded the Modern Mind podcast in early 2021. He co-founded OMNIA Performance in 2021.

Trivia

He completed the 1200Twelve Challenge totaling over 1,200 pounds in the squat, bench press, and deadlift before completing a full Ironman triathlon in 11 hours, 53 minutes. He also completed the 600Sixty Challenge lifting 600 kg and then running a 60 km ultramarathon in under six hours. He attempted a Guinness World Record for the most weight squatted in 24 hours on his 23rd birthday in 2018. He has read The Lord of the Rings books more than 14 times and once got banned from a gym for dropping a 240 kg squat. He has raised over £100,000 for Movember through multiple endurance and strength challenges.

Family life

He was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father played cricket.

Associated with

He appeared on The Art of Manliness podcast hosted by Brett McKay in February 2022.