Log lift
140kg (308lb)
Andrea Thompson
Andrea Thompson is an internationally recognised professional strongwoman from Melton, Suffolk, and one of the most successful athletes in women’s strength sport. Since beginning her competitive journey in 2013, she has achieved remarkable success, including winning the prestigious World’s Strongest Woman title, claiming four Britain’s Strongest Woman championships and setting multiple world records across a range of strength disciplines.
Alongside her competitive career, Andrea is a dedicated mother to her two daughters, Olivia and Violet. Away from the competition floor, she works as a part-time assessor, personal trainer and nutritionist, combining her passion for strength with a commitment to helping others achieve their goals.
Renowned for her exceptional deadlift and overhead lifting ability, Andrea has established herself as one of the strongest women in the world. Her achievements, determination and consistency have earned her a place among the leading figures in international strongwoman competition.
WORLD RECORDS
Hummer tyre deadlift
363kg (800lb)
Deadlift
293kg (646lb)
Andrea's Story
Andrea’s journey into strength sport began in 2013, when she started training to get in shape for her sister’s wedding. What began as a personal fitness goal soon developed into something much bigger. After joining CrossFit classes, Andrea quickly discovered a natural talent for lifting heavy weights, and her coach encouraged her to explore competitive strongwoman.
Following success at local competitions, Andrea entered Britain’s Strongest Woman in 2015. Despite having limited preparation for certain events, including the truck pull, she exceeded expectations by securing third place. This early achievement gave her the confidence and motivation to pursue the sport at the highest level.
In 2016, Andrea claimed the first of her four Britain’s Strongest Woman titles. That same year, she made her World’s Strongest Woman debut, finishing eighth. She improved to fourth place in 2017 before reaching the pinnacle of her career in December 2018.
Competing in Raleigh, North Carolina, Andrea won the World’s Strongest Woman title, defeating fellow Brit Donna Moore by a single point. Her performance demonstrated her versatility across the six events, including victories in the deadlift ladder and wheelbarrow carry. She returned to the competition in 2019 to finish third and secured another runner-up finish in 2022, narrowly missing out on the title by four points.
Andrea has also enjoyed considerable success at the Arnold Strongwoman Classic, finishing third in 2020 and 2023, and second in 2022. Her achievements on the international stage reflect her resilience, competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure.
Throughout her career, Andrea has continued to push the boundaries of women’s strength sport, setting world records and delivering outstanding performances against the world’s strongest athletes.
Andrea's roots
Andrea’s strength journey began with a simple, personal ambition: to improve her fitness. Training for her sister’s wedding introduced her to a world in which she would discover both her natural ability and her passion for strength.
From her beginnings in CrossFit to competing on the world stage, Andrea’s progression has been built on hard work, dedication and a willingness to challenge herself. Her early coach recognised her potential and encouraged her to enter strongwoman competitions, helping set the foundations for an exceptional career.
Proudly representing Melton, Suffolk, Andrea has gone on to achieve international recognition while balancing the demands of elite competition with family life and her professional commitments. As a mother, assessor, personal trainer and nutritionist, she brings her experience and understanding of strength, fitness and nutrition into different areas of her life.
Her story is one of discovering a talent unexpectedly, embracing new challenges and transforming a personal fitness goal into a world-class sporting career.