Event organizers say the athlete failed to disclose “relevant eligibility information,” while no independent verification of the claims has been released.
Jammie Booker, the recently crowned winner of the World’s Strongest Woman competition, was stripped of the title, according to a statement released by event organizers, who allege that the athlete failed to disclose information regarding birth sex required under the competition’s eligibility rules.
Organizers claim Booker “did not provide complete biological documentation” during registration — an allegation Booker has not publicly responded to, and for which no independent evidence has been released.
The competition’s board clarified that the decision is based on its own internal eligibility policies, not on any governmental or legal determination. The organization did not publish medical documentation and said privacy laws limit what can be released publicly.
The title has been provisionally vacated while officials review the situation and determine whether the runner-up will be elevated to champion status.
Advocates and critics reacted sharply online. Some called the removal appropriate under the competition’s policies, while others warned of potential discrimination and urged organizers to release clearer guidelines.
Legal analysts note this situation may raise issues of privacy, defamation risks, and due process, especially given that no official documentation has been made public.
The organization said a full review is ongoing and promised an updated statement in the coming days.
