UPDATE: The title of “World’s Strongest Woman” has been stripped from Jammie Booker, just days after winning the accolade at the 2025 World’s Strongest Woman competition in Arlington, Texas. Organizers confirmed that they discovered Booker, 28, was born biologically male, leading to an immediate revocation of the title.
This shocking development has sent ripples through the strength sports community, igniting intense discussions around transgender participation in women’s competitions. Following the announcement on October 24, 2025, Andrea Thompson, who was the runner-up, has now been elevated to first place.
The controversy erupted early Tuesday when explicit images and videos purportedly featuring Booker circulated among competitors, raising questions about her eligibility. Thompson revealed that none of her fellow athletes suspected Booker was transgender until they received the disturbing materials around 3 a.m.. “We were shocked… we’re going to investigate,” Thompson stated, reflecting the disbelief among competitors.
The Official Strongwoman Games promptly issued a statement reaffirming their policy: “Only female-born athletes can compete in the Women’s Open category.” They clarified, “An athlete who is biologically male and who now identifies as female competed in the Women’s Open category.” The statement emphasized that competitors must participate according to the biological sex recorded at birth.
Booker previously discussed her unconventional romantic life in a resurfaced interview, revealing she managed relationships with three partners while training intensively. In a podcast from July, she stated, “Google calendars. I think even monogamous couples could really, really benefit from scheduling their time out with people.” This revelation has added another layer to the public’s scrutiny of her life and choices.
Thompson’s elevation to champion has sparked a wider debate about fairness in strength sports, with many athletes expressing concerns about the physical advantages that transgender women may have. Following the incidents, discussions surrounding policies for transgender athletes are likely to intensify, as organizations reassess their eligibility criteria.
As this story develops, all eyes will be on the implications for future competitions and the ongoing discussions about inclusion and fairness in women’s sports. The fallout from this incident is expected to resonate well beyond the strongwoman community, igniting further dialogues across various sports disciplines.
Stay tuned for updates on this evolving story.
