Verdict FALSE

FALSE — 2026 World's Strongest Man Has Not Happened Yet

Verified on March 19, 2026

While Mitchell Hooper dominated the Arnold Strongman Classic in March, the official 2026 World's Strongest Man isn't until late April.

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The 2026 World's Strongest Man competition was held in March 2026 and a winner has been crowned.

The 2026 World's Strongest Man is scheduled for April 23-26, while the major competition won in March was the Arnold Strongman Classic.

The 2026 World's Strongest Man (WSM) is scheduled to take place from April 23 to April 26, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Mitchell Hooper won the 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic on March 7, 2026, which is often confused with the WSM due to its prestige.
Rayno Nel remains the reigning World's Strongest Man champion after winning the 2025 competition.

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