Overview
- Official Strongman Games removed Jammie Booker from the 2025 Women’s Open after determining the athlete is biologically male under its rules.
- Andrea Thompson, who initially finished one point behind, has been elevated to champion as results are recalculated.
- The organization says it was unaware of Booker's background during the event and reports attempts to contact the athlete have gone unanswered.
- Sponsor Iron Ape ended its affiliation with Booker, alleging misrepresentation to competition officials.
- Athletes and coaches publicly challenged the initial result, citing fairness concerns and pointing to a 2017 YouTube video in which Booker identified as a trans woman.