Hugo Girard

Hugo Girard is a Canadian former strongman and strength athlete from Quebec.

Hugo Girard is a Canadian former strongman and strength athlete from Quebec. He won the Strongman Super Series world title, was a four-time World Muscle Power champion, and won Canada's Strongest Man six times. He later worked as a police officer, television host, speaker, and entrepreneur.

Early life and background

Hugo Girard was born on December 20, 1971, in Sainte-Anne-de-Portneuf, Quebec, Canada. Sources describe him as a native of Quebec who began training in strength sports at a young age.

Strongman career

Girard became one of Canada’s best-known strongman competitors, winning Canada's Strongest Man six times and claiming a Strongman Super Series world title. Sources also describe him as a multiple-time North American champion and a major figure in international strength sport.

Records and achievements

Available sources credit Girard with 15 international competition wins and rank him among the most decorated strongmen in history. Some sources also note world-record or record-attempt performances in events such as the log lift and truck or aircraft pulls.

Later career

After his competitive strength career, Girard worked in public-facing roles including police work, television hosting, speaking engagements, and entrepreneurship. He has also been associated with fitness, nutrition, and workwear brands.