Mathew Ragg

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Mathew Ragg
Personal information
Nationality New Zealand
Born (1991-09-21) 21 September 1991 (age 33)
New Zealand
Occupation Strongman
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight155–160 kg (342–353 lb)
Medal record
Strongman
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
World's Strongest Man
9th 2023 World's Strongest Man
4th 2024 World's Strongest Man
Shaw Classic
12th2024 Strongest Man on Earth
Rogue Invitational
7th 2024 Rogue Invitational
Giants Live
2nd2023 World Tour Finals
4th2024 Strongman Classic
6th2024 US Strongman Championship
Official Strongman Games
3rd2022 Official Strongman Games
Arnold Pro Strongman World Series
3rd2016 Arnold Amateur
7th2017 Arnold Australia
8th2018 Arnold Australia
Beasts of Burden
1st2024 Beasts of Burden
New Zealand's Strongest Man
2nd2014 NZSM
1st2015 NZSM
1st2016 NZSM
1st2017 NZSM
3rd2019 NZSM
1st2020 NZSM
1st2022 NZSM
1st2023 NZSM

Mathew 'Matt' Ragg (born 21 September 1991) is a Strongman from New Zealand [1] and a six-times winner of New Zealand's Strongest Man competition. [2]

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Background

Ragg started his sporting career as a sprinter but a recurring shin injury caused him to move towards weight training. [2] In 2013, he started competing in local strongman competitions and broke some national records in the process. This paved him to join 2016 Arnold Amateur World Championships, where he secured third place behind Zach Hadge and Evgeny Markov, resulting in his pro debut.[ citation needed ]

Following a hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic, [3] Ragg competed at 2022 Official Strongman Games and won third place which qualified him for the World's Strongest Man. [4] At 2023 World's Strongest Man, he qualified for the finals, finishing in 9th place. At the 2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals, he won second place behind Tom Stoltman and ahead of the reigning World's Strongest Man champion Mitchell Hooper.[ citation needed ]

In 2024, he won the Beasts of Burden competition by scoring 41 of a possible 45 points. [4] Ragg found further success in the 2024 season, coming fourth place at the 2024 World's Strongest Man and Giants Live Strongman Classic. He was also invited to compete in the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth competition (coming 12th out of 16) and the 2024 Rogue Invitational (coming 7th out of 10).

Personal life

Ragg is of Samoan descent. [5] He works full time as a shift supervisor at McDonald's. [2]

Personal records

Competitive record

Winning percentage: 8.33%
Podium percentage: 25.00%

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International competitions111320110100112

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023–2024 World's Strongest Man Himself – Competitor

References

  1. ↑ "Mathew Ragg". Strongman Archives. 21 January 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "MATHEW RAGG". giants-live.com. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  3. ↑ ""Right before the truck-pull, I'm just thinking about not dying" – Strongman Matt Ragg". Hanalei Foliaki for TP+. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  4. 1 2 "2024 Beasts of Burden Results — Mathew Ragg Dominates". Phil Blechman for Barbend. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  5. ↑ ""Right before the truck-pull, I'm just thinking about not dying" – Strongman Matt Ragg". Hanalei Foliaki for TP+. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
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