Rob Kearney
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About
Weightlifter who made a name for himself as the world's first openly gay professional strongman. He competed in the Heavyweight class and won the 2016 Log Lift World Championships. In 2019, he won the Arnold Australia Strongman event in Melbourne, Australia. He also competed in competitions such as World's Strongest Man and the Rogue Invitational. He retired in May 2024.
Before Fame
He was a cheerleader and weightlifter in high school. At 17, he started training in CrossFit.
Trivia
He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2021. He was an ambassador for fitness clothing brand Gymshark.
Family Life
He and his husband Joey became advocates for the LGBTQ+ community.
Associated With
He competed in the Arnold Strongman Classic, a competition created by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Lorimer and Terry Todd.
