A Biceps Injury Forces Graham Hicks to Withdraw from 2025 Britain’s Strongest Man Contest
Graham Hicks, a British strongman, has announced that he will not participate in the 2025 Giants Live Britain’s Strongest Man contest, set to take place on February 1, 2025, at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. The decision comes after Hicks suffered a biceps injury in training.
The Injury
Hicks sustained a biceps tear when his deadlift strap snapped, and unfortunately, it’s not healing quickly enough, he explained in a social media post.
Response and Reaction
The post announcing Hicks’ withdrawal can be seen below:
“I sustained a biceps tear when my deadlift strap snapped, and unfortunately, it’s not healing quick enough.”
Future Plans
Hicks hopes to enter another show later in 2025, but did not specify when the injury occurred. He most recently competed in the 2024 World Deadlift Championships as part of the Giants Live USA Strongman Championship, where he finished tied for seventh with a lift of 425 kilograms.
Recent Competitions
Hicks’ most recent full competition was the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC. He competed in Group 3 of the Qualifying stage but failed to reach the Finals. Mitchell Hooper won Group 3 and the WSM title that year.
Injury History
Multiple injuries have impacted Hicks’ strongman career in recent years. He withdrew from the 2022 competition due to a groin injury and previously suffered a biceps injury in 2020, which kept him out of that year’s WSM contest. Hicks was the 2019 Britain’s Strongest Man champion and hoped to secure his second championship in 2025.
2025 Britain’s Strongest Man Roster
As of this article’s publication, there is no official word on if another athlete will fill Hicks’ spot. If not, 11 athletes remain on the contest’s roster, which can be seen below:
- Luke Stoltman (SCO)
- Adam Bishop (ENG)
- Luke Richardson (ENG)
- Gavin Bilton (WAL)
- Ben Glasscock (ENG)
- Shane Flowers (ENG)
- Andrew Flynn (ENG)
- Paddy Haynes (ENG)
- Chris Beetham (SCO)
- Sean Gillen (IRL)
- Matt Dimond (WAL)
Conclusion
Graham Hicks’ withdrawal from the 2025 Britain’s Strongest Man contest is a significant blow to the competition, and strongman fans will be disappointed to see him miss out on the event. However, Hicks’ injury is a reminder of the physical toll that strongman competition can take on athletes. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him return to the competition in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did Graham Hicks suffer the biceps injury?
A: Hicks sustained the injury during training, but the exact date is not specified.
Q: Will another athlete fill Hicks’ spot in the 2025 Britain’s Strongest Man contest?
A: As of this article’s publication, there is no official word on if another athlete will replace Hicks. If not, 11 athletes remain on the contest’s roster.
