Athlete Bio
Graham Hicks

Nickname: Hixxy
Years Active: 2012-2023
Born: 1985-11-15 (age 38)
Height: 1.78 m (5' 10")
Weight: 150 kg (331 lbs)
(Also has competed for ENG)

Competition Totals:
TypeContestsWins
International190
National101
Single-Event93
WSM Totals:
AppearancesFinalsBest Finish
7110th

Date Contest Contest Type Division Location Placing
2020-11-15 2020 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Bradenton, Florida 10 of 10
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3World's Strongest Man Open Manila, Philippines 5 of 6
2015-04-26 2015 WSM Group 2World's Strongest Man Open Putrajaya, Malaysia 6 of 6
2014-03-29 2014 WSM Group 5World's Strongest Man Open Los Angeles, California 3 of 6
2013-08-24 2013 WSM Group 2World's Strongest Man Open Sanya, China 5 of 6
2012-10-01 2012 WSM Group 4World's Strongest Man Open Los Angeles, California 5 of 6
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Harrogate, England 4 of 12
2018-04-07 2018 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Leeds, England 5 of 10
2014-08-09 2014 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Leeds, England 3 of 10
2014-06-21 2014 Giants Live HungaryGiants Live Open Budapest, Hungary 6 of 12
2017-06-10 2017 SummermaniaUltimate Strongman Open Southampton, England 7 of 10
2017-06-17 2017 SCL HollandStrongman Champions League Open Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands 5 of 14
2017-05-20 2017 SCL World Overhead Lift ChampionshipsStrongman Champions League Open Kaunas, Lithuania 3 of 12
2017-04-08 2017 SCL FIBOStrongman Champions League Open Cologne, Germany 11 of 14
2021-08-28 2021 Shaw ClassicShaw Classic Open Estes Park, Colorado 11 of 16
2019-01-19 2019 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Sheffield, England 1 of 13
2018-01-27 2018 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Sheffield, England 2 of 13
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Doncaster, England 3 of 12
2015-02-14 2015 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Doncaster, England 8 of 11
2014-03-15 2014 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Doncaster, England 2 of 13
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManUK's Strongest Man Open St Albans, England 2 of 8
2012-05-26 2012 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Colchester, England 4 of 19
2013-08-03 2013 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Gateshead, England 5 of 12
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Leeds, England 3 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Sheffield, England 3 of 10
2022-08-06 2022 Giants Live World OpenGiants Live Open Cardiff, Wales 4 of 11
2023-01-28 2023 Britain's Strongest ManBritain's Strongest Man Open Sheffield, England 3 of 12
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 3World's Strongest Man Open Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 5 of 6
2023-04-01 2023 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Leeds, England 13 of 13
Date Contest Event Result Placing
2023-09-02 2023 World Deadlift ChampionshipsMax Deadlift 470 kg
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 3Kettlebell Toss
(Height: 4.57 metres / 20 to 31 kg)
4 in 20.51 s 6 of 6
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 3Conan's Wheel 425 ° 6 of 6
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 3Log Ladder 4 in 28.31 s 3 of 6
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 3Deadlift Machine
(7 lifts, 290 to 385 kg (final weight to
be lifted for max reps))
7 reps 2 of 6
2023-04-20 2023 WSM Group 3Loading Race 4 in 53.40 s 6 of 6
2023-04-01 2023 Europe's Strongest ManLog Ladder
(120 to 180 kg)
3 in 29.09 s 6 of 13
2023-01-28 2023 Britain's Strongest ManPower Stairs
(200 to 250 kg, 3 steps each)
15 in 52.99 s 3 of 12
2023-01-28 2023 Britain's Strongest ManLoading Race 4 in 43.64 s 6 of 12
2023-01-28 2023 Britain's Strongest ManViking Press 12 reps 2 of 12
2023-01-28 2023 Britain's Strongest ManCar Walk 19.66 s 3 of 12
2023-01-28 2023 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift Ladder
(5 bars, 300 to 380 kg)
5 in 31.79 s 2 of 12
2022-08-06 2022 Giants Live World OpenAtlas Stones
(5 implements / 60 second time limit /
100 to 180 kg)
5 in 21.92 s 6 of 11
2022-08-06 2022 Giants Live World OpenFront Hold 50.82 s 2 of 11
2022-08-06 2022 Giants Live World OpenLog Lift 3 reps 6 of 11
2022-08-06 2022 Giants Live World OpenMedley 49.56 s 5 of 11
2022-08-06 2022 Giants Live World OpenMax Deadlift 453.5 kg 2 of 11
2022-08-06 2022 World Deadlift ChampionshipsMax Deadlift 453.5 kg
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 20.88 s 2 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManLoading Race 4 in 40.95 s 7 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift 8 reps 1 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManSuper Yoke 11.58 s 4 of 10
2021-10-23 2021 Britain's Strongest ManDumbbell Medley
(80 to 120 kg)
3 in 24.82 s 4 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 22.42 s 5 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManCar Walk 25.76 s 8 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManDeadlift 8 reps 2 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManShield Carry
(For distance)
27.4 m 8 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 Europe's Strongest ManMax Log Lift 195 kg 1 of 10
2021-09-04 2021 World Log Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift 195 kg
2021-08-28 2021 Shaw ClassicAtlas Stones
(159 to 204 kg)
4 in 28.90 s 7 of 16
2021-08-28 2021 Shaw ClassicDumbbell Press 0 reps 10 of 16
2021-08-28 2021 Shaw ClassicMedley
(2 sacks + wheelbarrow carry + vertical
lift (2.90 m))
0.41 m (vertical lift) 8 of 16
2021-08-28 2021 Shaw ClassicMax Deadlift
(Hummer tires)
499 kg 3 of 16
2021-08-28 2021 Shaw ClassicSquat Lift
(Car squat)
0 reps 11 of 16
2021-08-28 2021 Shaw ClassicBag Over Bar
(23 to 29 kg)
4 bags 10 of 16
2021-08-28 2021 Shaw ClassicSuper Yoke DNF 12 of 16
2021-08-28 2021 Shaw ClassicMax Log Lift 200 kg 3 of 16
2020-11-15 2020 WSM FinalAtlas Stones
(150 to 210 kg)
Withdrew 10 of 10
2020-11-15 2020 WSM FinalLog Ladder
(131 to 182.5 kg)
Withdrew 10 of 10
2020-11-15 2020 WSM FinalHercules Hold Withdrew 10 of 10
2020-11-15 2020 WSM FinalKeg Toss
(18 to 25 kg, 4.50 metres)
Withdrew 10 of 10
2020-11-15 2020 WSM FinalMax Deadlift
(18-inch deadlift)
Withdrew 10 of 10
2020-11-15 2020 WSM FinalGiant's Medley
(125 kg anvil (10 metres), 454 kg yoke
(15 metres))
16.19 m 10 of 10
2020-11-15 2020 WSM Group 4Log Lift 9 in 69.07 s 1 of 5
2020-11-15 2020 WSM Group 4Loading Race
(115 kg engine block, 140 kg rear
differential, 100 kg tyre rim, 115 kg
wheel hub, 100 kg tyre rim)
5 in 56.35 s 4 of 5
2020-11-15 2020 WSM Group 4Squat Lift 10 reps 3 of 5
2020-11-15 2020 WSM Group 4Farmer's Walk
(For distance with 10-metre intervals)
7.47 m 4 of 5
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 20.08 s 2 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManKeg Toss
(18 to 25 kg)
6 in 25.21 s 5 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManNicol Stones
(114 + 139 kg)
7.82 m 7 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManRock Press 3 reps 7 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManDeadlift 5 reps 1 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManLoading Race
(100 to 120 kg)
4 in 53.51 s 9 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManFront Hold 48.12 s 2 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManHercules Hold 35.60 s 12 of 12
2020-09-06 2020 Europe's Strongest ManMax Log Lift 220 kg 1 of 12
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManAtlas Stones 3 in 35.58 s 6 of 8
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManTruck Pull 10.65 m 5 of 8
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManCar Flip 20.20 s 2 of 8
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManMax Log Lift 190 kg 1 of 8
2019-07-28 2019 UK's Strongest ManSuper Yoke 14.96 s 1 of 8
2019-04-06 2019 World Log Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift 214 kg
2019-01-19 2019 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 22.58 s 3 of 13
2019-01-19 2019 Britain's Strongest ManLoading Race
(2x 125 kg sacks, 2x 150 kg kegs, 1x 115
kg tyre)
5 in 56.03 s 6 of 13
2019-01-19 2019 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift 10 reps 3 of 13
2019-01-19 2019 Britain's Strongest ManFrame Carry 9.14 s 2 of 13
2019-01-19 2019 Britain's Strongest ManLog Lift 8 reps 1 of 13
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Log Lift 6 reps 2 of 6
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Bus Pull 29.9 m 6 of 6
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Squat Lift
(7 lifts, 270 to 360 kg)
7 in 31.43 s 1 of 6
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Kettlebell Toss
(21 to 30 kg, 4.75 metres)
5 in 38.72 s 3 of 6
2018-05-06 2018 WSM Group 3Load & Carry
(2x 150 kg sacks, 150 kg farmer's walk)
2 + 7.00 m 5 of 6
2018-04-07 2018 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(120 to 200 kg)
3 in 15.00 s 8 of 10
2018-04-07 2018 Europe's Strongest ManCar Walk 14.71 s 3 of 10
2018-04-07 2018 Europe's Strongest ManFarmer's Walk 28.4 m 9 of 10
2018-04-07 2018 Europe's Strongest ManDeadlift 4 reps 4 of 10
2018-04-07 2018 Europe's Strongest ManMax Log Lift 200 kg 2 of 10
2018-04-07 2018 World Log Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift 200 kg
2018-01-27 2018 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 23.40 s 3 of 13
2018-01-27 2018 Britain's Strongest ManFront Hold 44.33 s 4 of 13
2018-01-27 2018 Britain's Strongest ManLoading Race
(2x 125 kg sacks, 2x 135 kg kegs, 1x 115
kg tyre)
5 in 48.06 s 6 of 13
2018-01-27 2018 Britain's Strongest ManSuper Yoke 8.61 s 1 of 13
2018-01-27 2018 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift
(Car deadlift, side handles)
14 reps 2 of 13
2018-01-27 2018 Britain's Strongest ManLog Ladder
(120 to 200 kg)
4 in 38.53 s 2 of 13
2017-06-17 2017 SCL HollandMedley
(4x 400 kg tire flip, 2x 100 kg carpet
loading)
4 flips 10 of 14
2017-06-17 2017 SCL HollandLog Lift 8 reps 1 of 14
2017-06-17 2017 SCL HollandChain Pull
(By teams)
Team 3 - 1st 1 of 14
2017-06-17 2017 SCL HollandAtlas Stones
(120 to 180 kg)
5 in 42.88 s 8 of 14
2017-06-17 2017 SCL HollandFront Hold 29.62 s 3 of 14
2017-06-17 2017 SCL HollandTruck Pull 42.63 s 8 of 14
2017-06-10 2017 SummermaniaAtlas Stones 3 in 14.99 s 8 of 10
2017-06-10 2017 SummermaniaDeadlift 11 reps 4 of 10
2017-06-10 2017 SummermaniaFarmer's Walk 6.45 m 8 of 10
2017-06-10 2017 SummermaniaMax Log Lift 200 kg 1 of 10
2017-06-10 2017 SummermaniaTire Flip 41.67 s 7 of 10
2017-05-20 2017 SCL World Overhead Lift ChampionshipsViking Press 9 reps 1 of 12
2017-05-20 2017 SCL World Overhead Lift ChampionshipsAxle Press 5 reps 3 of 12
2017-05-20 2017 SCL World Overhead Lift ChampionshipsBlock Press
(80 to 160 kg)
3 in 38.05 s 5 of 12
2017-05-20 2017 SCL World Overhead Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift 192.5 kg 1 of 12
2017-05-20 2017 World Log Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift 192.5 kg
2017-04-08 2017 SCL FIBOAtlas Stones
(140 to 180 kg)
1 in 6.63 s 14 of 14
2017-04-08 2017 SCL FIBOMedley
(420 kg yoke (20 m), 110 kg sack (20 m))
28.55 s 7 of 14
2017-04-08 2017 SCL FIBOMax Log Lift 207 kg 1 of 14
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 30.98 s 6 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManFront Hold 48.83 s 4 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManSafe Lift 11 reps 2 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift 4 reps 5 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManSuper Yoke 13.63 s 5 of 12
2017-01-28 2017 Britain's Strongest ManShield Carry 29.87 m 8 of 12
2016-05-21 2016 World Log Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift 190 kg
2015-04-26 2015 WSM Group 2Atlas Stones
(150 to 210 kg)
Withdrew 6 of 6
2015-04-26 2015 WSM Group 2Dumbbell Press Withdrew 5 of 6
2015-04-26 2015 WSM Group 2Basque Circle Withdrew 6 of 6
2015-04-26 2015 WSM Group 2Squat Lift 2 reps 4 of 6
2015-04-26 2015 WSM Group 2Norse Hammers
(161 to 172 kg)
2 in 40.02 s 4 of 6
2015-04-26 2015 WSM Group 2Loading Race
(1 sack: 125 kg, 2 tires: 160 kg each)
1 in 7.12 s 5 of 6
2015-02-14 2015 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift
(Car deadlift)
7 reps 8 of 11
2015-02-14 2015 Britain's Strongest ManFront Hold 46.12 s 4 of 11
2015-02-14 2015 Britain's Strongest ManFrame Carry 1.23 m 9 of 11
2015-02-14 2015 Britain's Strongest ManMax Log Lift 211 kg 1 of 11
2015-02-14 2015 World Log Lift ChampionshipsMax Log Lift 211 kg
2014-08-09 2014 Europe's Strongest ManLoading Race 4 in 48.62 s 2 of 10
2014-08-09 2014 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 200 kg)
5 in 30.18 s 3 of 10
2014-08-09 2014 Europe's Strongest ManDumbbell Press 6 reps 2 of 10
2014-08-09 2014 Europe's Strongest ManFront Hold 44.78 s 2 of 10
2014-08-09 2014 Europe's Strongest ManSuper Yoke 22.81 s 4 of 10
2014-08-09 2014 Europe's Strongest ManMax Deadlift 400 kg 7 of 10
2014-08-09 2014 World Deadlift ChampionshipsMax Deadlift 400 kg
2014-06-21 2014 Giants Live HungaryCross Carry 17.5 m 9 of 12
2014-06-21 2014 Giants Live HungaryDeadlift
(Car deadlift, side handles)
11 reps 5 of 12
2014-06-21 2014 Giants Live HungaryStone to Shoulder 6 reps 4 of 12
2014-06-21 2014 Giants Live HungaryConan's Wheel 800 ° 6 of 12
2014-06-21 2014 Giants Live HungaryLog Lift 8 reps 3 of 12
2014-06-21 2014 Giants Live HungaryArm Over Arm Pull 41.84 s 9 of 12
2014-03-29 2014 WSM Group 5Atlas Stones
(130 to 186 kg)
4 in 28.03 s 2 of 6
2014-03-29 2014 WSM Group 5Log Lift 6 reps 2 of 6
2014-03-29 2014 WSM Group 5Car Walk 35.44 s 3 of 6
2014-03-29 2014 WSM Group 5Deadlift
(7 lifts, 280 to 370 kg)
5 in 27.97 s 4 of 6
2014-03-29 2014 WSM Group 5Fingal's Fingers
(200 to 320 kg)
3 in 25.94 s 6 of 6
2014-03-29 2014 WSM Group 5Loading Race
(4x 125 kg anvils)
4 in 41.17 s 2 of 6
2014-03-15 2014 Britain's Strongest ManLoading Race
(2x 120 kg kegs, 2x 120 kg sacks)
4 in 28.22 s 2 of 13
2014-03-15 2014 Britain's Strongest ManConan's Wheel 645 ° 4 of 13
2014-03-15 2014 Britain's Strongest ManDumbbell Press 4 reps 3 of 13
2014-03-15 2014 Britain's Strongest ManDeadlift 5 reps 4 of 13
2014-03-15 2014 Britain's Strongest ManLog Lift 6 reps 1 of 13
2014-03-15 2014 Britain's Strongest ManMedley
(150 kg farmer's walk (20 m), 200 kg
duck walk (20 m))
23.47 s 2 of 13
2013-08-24 2013 WSM Heat 2Atlas Stones
(130 to 186 kg)
2 in 51.77 s 6 of 6
2013-08-24 2013 WSM Heat 2Keg Toss
(18 to 25 kg, 4.80 metres)
4 in 75.00 s 5 of 6
2013-08-24 2013 WSM Heat 2Truck Pull 49.00 s 6 of 6
2013-08-24 2013 WSM Heat 2Axle Press 3 reps 3 of 6
2013-08-24 2013 WSM Heat 2Deadlift Hold 65.57 s 2 of 6
2013-08-24 2013 WSM Heat 2Super Yoke 22.59 s 3 of 6
2013-08-03 2013 Britain's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(120 to 180 kg)
4 in 23.69 s 6 of 12
2013-08-03 2013 Britain's Strongest ManLog Lift 4 reps 2 of 12
2013-08-03 2013 Britain's Strongest ManLoading Race
(2x 120 kg sacks, 2x 120 kg kegs)
4 in 33.25 s 1 of 12
2013-08-03 2013 Britain's Strongest ManShield Carry
(For distance)
22.7 m 6 of 12
2013-08-03 2013 Britain's Strongest ManMax Deadlift 390 kg 4 of 12
2013-08-03 2013 Britain's Strongest ManSuper Yoke 25.31 s 5 of 12
2012-10-01 2012 WSM Heat 4Atlas Stones
(125 to 186 kg)
3 in 47.02 s 5 of 6
2012-10-01 2012 WSM Heat 4Keg Toss
(18 to 25 kg, 4.75 metres)
6 in 75.00 s 3 of 6
2012-10-01 2012 WSM Heat 4Squat Lift 4 reps 4 of 6
2012-10-01 2012 WSM Heat 4Viking Press
(No resting allowed)
7 reps 4 of 6
2012-10-01 2012 WSM Heat 4Arm Over Arm Pull 8.15 m 6 of 6
2012-10-01 2012 WSM Heat 4Loading Race
(4x 125 kg anvils)
4 in 41.99 s 1 of 6
# Event PR Contest
1 Max. Deadlift 470 kg (1036 lbs) 2023 World Deadlift Championships
2 Max. Hummer Tire Deadlift 499 kg (1100 lbs) 2021 Shaw Classic
3 Max. Log Lift 220 kg (485 lbs) 2020 Europe's Strongest Man