Jammie Booker stripped of World’s Strongest Woman title
Update: Biological Male Stripped of World’s Strongest Woman Title
The athlete who was crowned World’s Strongest Woman at the 2025 Official Strongman Games has been stripped of the title after organisers confirmed she was biologically male. Jammie Booker won the Women’s Open category at the event in Arlington, Texas, but officials later determined that she had failed to disclose her sex at birth, which violated the competition’s rules.
The discovery came after videos and documents surfaced online, prompting organisers to conduct a thorough review. According to the event committee, Booker would not have been allowed to compete in the women’s division if her biological sex had been known beforehand. Following her disqualification, Andrea Thompson, who originally placed second, has now been declared the rightful 2025 World’s Strongest Woman.
The decision has ignited widespread debate about transgender participation in strength-based sports. Many athletes and fans argue that biological differences play a significant role in competitions that rely heavily on raw physical power. Others have noted the emotional impact such revelations have on competitors who believed they had taken part in a fair contest.
Organisers emphasised that the competition remains open to all athletes, but participation must align strictly with the individual’s biological sex recorded at birth. They also announced plans to strengthen eligibility checks in future editions to prevent similar incidents.
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