Rob Kearney shared that the 2024 WSM will be his final competition.
Strongman Rob Kearney has been competing in Strongman for 15 years. Recently, ‘The World’s Strongest Gay’ announced that his illustrious career will be coming to an end this year. Kearney officially shared that he plans to retire from competitive action following the 2024 World’s Strongest Man competition.
The 32-year-old Strongman took to Instagram to discuss the news while also joining Big Loz for an interview.
“I’m retiring. It sounds weird to say out loud but this year’s 2024 World’s Strongest Man will be my final competition as a professional Strongman.
I have done more in this sport than I could have ever imagined when I started 15 years Aho but I am at a point in my life and career where I feel good, where I can walk away with my head held high and be proud of everything that I have done.”
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Rob Kearney began powerlifting when he was just 17 years old and found an immediate passion for the sport. He began competing at a young age and totaled 26 appearances over the course of his career.
Kearney has two victories under his belt. He was victorious during the 2017 Giants Live North American Open and 2019 Arnold Australia. Kearney has made waves in recent years as he has four appearances at the World’s Strongest Man competition. Aside from his work in competition, Kearney has been an inspiration to all athletes.
“I have been so fortunate to live the life I have as a Professional Strongman and honestly have achieved more in this sport than I could have ever dreamed. Starting this sport as a 17 year old in 2009, I never imagined I would one day call my self one of the worlds strongest men. Through perseverance and consistency I worked my way to the biggest competitions in the world by the motto “Train to be the person they said you’d never become.””
Rob Kearney will leave Strongman as an incredible inspiration to many in and out of the fitness community. He was able to compete at the highest level and secure victories while also accomplishing a great amount outside of competition.
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