Wales' Strongest Man crowned on dramatic day as event goes to the wire

Gavin Bilton has been crowned Wales' Strongest Man for a fifth time. The 37-year-old, who has previously been crowned the UK's Strongest Man and competed in World's Strongest Man, retained his title at the Vale Arena on Sunday following a closely-fought battle with Jamie Butler. The pair, who both work as doormen at Cardiff's Bonnie Rogues, shared the five events - with Bilton eventually pipping Butler. 2024 champion Matt Dimond finished third. Read WalesOnline's full interview with Wales' Strongest Man, Gavin Bilton, here. Butler took the first event, managing seven reps of 370kg in the trump bar deadlift.