Organizers of the World’s Strongest Woman competition at the Official Strongman Games World Championship in Arlington, Texas, revoked the title from winner Jammie Booker after discovering that the athlete is a biological male who identifies as female. The decision came on Tuesday, following Booker’s dominant performance over the weekend, which had initially secured the victory in the Women’s Open category.
According to reports, competition rules strictly require athletes to compete based on their biological sex recorded at birth, a detail organizers said they were unaware of prior to the event. In a statement posted on social media, Official Strongman officials expressed regret over the oversight, noting they launched an urgent investigation immediately after being informed of Booker’s biological status. “Had we been aware, or had this been declared at any point before or during the competition, this athlete would not have been permitted to compete in the Woman’s Open category,” the organization stated.
They emphasized that the violation undermined the event’s integrity, prompting swift action to correct the results. The fallout saw UK lifter Andrea Thompson, who had placed as runner-up, elevated to the official winner. Thompson’s frustration was evident during the podium ceremony, where she was filmed storming off and reportedly calling Booker’s win “bulls—t.”
Her reaction highlighted the immediate tension among competitors, underscoring growing frustration over the influence of transgender ideology in women’s sports. Official Strongman reiterated its commitment to inclusivity, welcoming athletes regardless of personal characteristics while insisting on biological sex-based categorization for equity. “We are clear—competitors can only compete in the category for the biological sex recorded at birth,” the statement affirmed. The organization stressed its responsibility to maintain level playing fields in men’s and women’s divisions.