Rayno Nel
Updated: 12/11/2025, 2:11:07 PM Wikipedia source
Rayno Nel (born 9 May 1995) is a South African strongman competitor from Krugersdorp. He is the reigning World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion and the first winner of the coveted title from South Africa, the continent of Africa and the southern hemisphere. He is also a two times Africa's Strongest Man, two times South Africa's Strongest Man and the defending Strongman Champions League world champion.
Infobox
Nationality
South African
Born
(1995-05-09) 9 May 1995 (age 30)Upington, South Africa
Occupation
Strongman
Height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight
148 kg (326 lb)
Spouse
Married
Tables
· Competitive record
International competitions
International competitions
Col 1
International competitions
1st
9
2nd
0
3rd
0
Podium
9
4th
2
5th
0
6th
0
7th
0
8th
1
9th
0
10th
0
Total
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Podium | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Total | |
| International competitions | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
· Filmography › Television
2026
Battle of the Beasts
Role(s)
Himself – Competitor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2025 | World's Strongest Man | Himself – Competitor | |
| 2026 | Battle of the Beasts | Himself – Competitor |
References
- Strength Resulthttps://strengthresults.com/statistics/profiles/6d77-3eec-4813-ba01-e8fdf4cffeac
- Strongman Archiveshttps://strongmanarchives.com/viewAthlete.php?id=2643
- www.dischemlivingfit.co.zahttps://dischemlivingfit.co.za/gym/usn-fuels-rayno-nel-africas-strongest-man/?srsltid=AfmBOooeVVEv_uveV1K14wPghUhahuvJvG_4xHqj36iI-1H5sj7Jwju5
- Gerrit Kelin Els for www.ruggas.co.zahttps://ruggas.co.za/cut-captain-crowned-world-champion/
- Fitness Volthttps://fitnessvolt.com/2024-strongman-champions-league-holland-results/
- Strongman Champions Leaguehttps://strongmancl.com/rayno-rhino-nel-wins-scl-2024-finals/
- www.strongmanarchives.comhttps://www.strongmanarchives.com/viewContest.php?id=1644
- www.strongmanarchives.comhttps://www.strongmanarchives.com/viewContest.php?id=1645
- www.strongmanarchives.comhttps://www.strongmanarchives.com/viewContest.php?id=1613
- www.strengthrecord.comhttps://strengthrecord.com/strongman-world-records/#S8