WATCH: Rayno Nel ‘amazed’ he won World’s Strongest Man

Ray White (standing in for 702’s Bongani Bingwa) catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn. 

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Electrical engineer by day, World’s Strongest Man by night… Rayno Nel is a force to be reckoned with.

The former Cheetahs rugby player was officially crowned the World Strongest Man for 2025.

The 30-year-old, 148kg South African beat defending champion Tom Stoltman by just half a point.

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A video of Nel reflecting on this achievement is going viral.

He speaks of his amazement at winning the competition, proud that his hard work paid off.

“This is a hobby for him really, he still works every day… maybe now sponsors will jump onboard..."

– Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn

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