Meet Mark Felix, the 57-year-old World’s Strongest Man competitor who fans joke will still be competing in 2035
STRONGMAN Mark Felix continues to prove that age is no barrier.
The Grenada-born colossus is set to compete at the 2023 World's Strongest Man at the incredible age of 57.
Felix will make his 18th and final appearance as a competitor at the contest in Myrtle Beach later this month.
Addressing his 191k Instagram followers, Felix recently revealed: "So incredibly excited to be a confirmed athlete for my 18th [WSM] Show and the oldest Strongman ever to compete at WSM.
"I have decided that this year will be my last time I compete at the Worlds show."
Felix, 56, celebrates his 57th birthday just days before the big event in South Carolina.
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He debuted at WSM way back in 2004 and thru 17 appearances has qualified for the finals three times.
Born in Grenada in 1966, Felix moved to England at the age of 23 where he bulked up as a dedicated bodybuilder.
Incredibly, the muscle-man didn't begin his strongman journey until the age of 37.
In 2004, he turned pro and attended his first World's Strongest Man competition later that year.
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He has since gone on to compete in over 100 international competitions throughout 19 years of grueling competition.
Felix is the third most prolific strongman contestant in history and holds some staggering personal records.
Standing 6ft2 and weighing in at 140kg, he has successfully squatted 770lbs, and has a bench press personal best of 530lbs.
As well as his numerous WSM appearances, Felix has also finished runner-up at Britain’s Strongest Man in 2006, 2007, 2015, and 2016.
Strongman fans are hyped to see one of the veterans of the sport show off his immense skills one last time in South Carolina.
And some even think he could keep going well into his seventh decade.
Responding to Felix's recent Insta post, one fan joked: "Can’t wait to see him at WSM 2035!!"
While another said: "Great person & a great competitor!"
And a third added: "The Guvnor - absolute machine."
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WSM is set to take place in Myrtle Beach from April 19-23.
Veteran Brian Shaw is also retiring following the event - and recently revealed how he almost lost his LEG earlier this year.
