Brian Shaw, born on February 26, 1982, is a retired American professional strongman widely recognized as one of the greatest and most decorated strength athletes of all time. Standing at 6'8" and weighing over 400 lbs, Shaw dominated the strongman scene for over a decade. He is one of only five men to have won the World's Strongest Man competition four times, securing victories in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016. Shaw also won the Arnold Strongman Classic three times (2011, 2015, 2017). In 2011, he became the first man to win both the World's Strongest Man and the Arnold Strongman Classic in the same calendar year, a feat he replicated in 2015.
After retiring from strongman in 2023, following a victory at the Shaw Classic where he earned the title of "Strongest Man on Earth", Shaw has focused on his brand, Shaw Strength. He remains active in the fitness community through his YouTube channel (SHAWSTRENGTH) which has over 2 million subscribers, showcasing his training and offering insights into his life. Shaw also organized the Shaw Classic/Strongest Man on Earth competition from 2020-2025. However, he announced that the Strongest Man On Earth competition will likely be skipped in 2026 due to the physical and financial toll it takes to organize. Shaw is exploring potential improvements to the competition and is optimistic about a possible return in 2027. In addition to his online presence, Shaw has also ventured into arm wrestling.
