Rhys Calland retains Strongman world title as military athletes strike gold in Canada

Military strongmen and strongwomen have had success at the WHEA World Championships in Canada.

Corporal Rhys Calland, who is Europe's Strongest Man and a nominee for 2026 Army Sportsman of the Year, retained his men's open title with a superb performance that matched an impressive 2026 for him.

Corporal Paige Attwell was on top spot of an all-Army podium in the female under-75kg category with Private Simone Pipe in second and Lance Corporal Joanna Bastian in third.

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Army competitor Corporal Simon Millins won silver in the men's under-100kg category and it was disappointment for the Royal Navy's Able Seaman (Diver) Kristofer Castanie, who missed out on a medal in fourth place.

In the men's masters competition, Sergeant Alan Lincoln (Army) came in second while Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Adam Griffiths (Navy) came in third.