Overview
- Booker was initially crowned at the Official Strongman Games World Championships 2025 in Arlington, Texas after edging Andrea Thompson by 47–46 across six events.
- Organizers said they learned after the competition that Booker was registered male at birth and disqualified her under a policy requiring athletes to compete by sex recorded at birth.
- The title and revised standings were awarded to runner‑up Andrea Thompson, with points and placements reallocated.
- Event officials reiterated that athletes are welcome but said fairness requires category assignments based on sex at birth, and they confirmed an ongoing review of the process.
- Reactions included Thompson calling the occasion overshadowed, former champion Rebecca Roberts backing birth‑sex categories, and sponsor Iron Ape ending its partnership with Booker.