The Rise of Rayno Nel | From Upington to World’s Strongest Man

Описание: Rayno Nel — World’s Strongest Man 2025 — sits down with Stace for a powerful and honest conversation about faith, discipline, upbringing, and the mindset it takes to become the strongest man on the planet.
From his humble childhood in Upington, South Africa, to the moment he realised he could compete on the world stage, Rayno shares the journey behind the title: how he discovered Strongman, how he planned to become World’s Strongest Man by 2027 — and ended up winning it two years early.
We talk about the sacrifices, the injuries, the identity shift from rugby to Strongman, the vision that drove him, and the obsessive work ethic that has defined every chapter of his career.

This is an inside look at discipline, resilience, and what it means to chase a dream with absolute conviction.

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🎙️ In this episode:
• Growing up in Upington and the roots that shaped him
• How he found Strongman and entered World’s Strongest Man 2025
• The moment he wrote down his goal to become WSM
• The mental anchors behind his rise
• What training looks like at the highest level
• Nutrition, recovery and staying grounded through fame
• How his wife, family and faith support the journey

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
07:11 – Upbringing in Upington
12:00 – How he got into World’s Strongest Man 2025
18:46 – Setting the goal to win WSM (and achieving it early)
30:00 – His training programme & how it evolved
50:34 – Nutrition, recovery & staying competition-ready
01:00:00 – Final thoughts & reflections

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