APRIL 11th 2026

April 11th The one and only World's Strongest Operator is coming to Dallas Texas!!! Watch live at Dallas Market Center at the Iron World Fit Week!

World's Strongest Operator started in 2021 to honor Combat Controller SSgt Dylan Elchin who was killed in action in Afghanistan November 27, 2018. The Deadlift for Dylan event will be in SSgt Elchin's honor. The Press for Cole event will be in honor of SSgt Cole Condiff.

This year's roster is FULL but if you are interested in competing in 2027 email DownRangeStrength@gmail.com