Powerlifting Champion. Olympic Official. Motivational Speaker. Humanitarian.
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Paris Olympics 2024
I had several roles as a volunteer at the Paris 2024 Olympics. I was tasked with getting the US delegation onto their boat safely and timely for the Opening Ceremonies, and also helped run the drug testing for gymnastics and men’s basketball at Bercy Arena.
About Robert
In life, you don’t have to play the hand you are dealt. Instead, you can change the game. I did. And I know you can, too.
Engaging Speaker
Audiences have told me that I am funny, entertaining, informative, and inspirational. In Europe, they even like my slang. Available for schools, corporations and more.
Guinness World Record Fastest 20 Meter Yoke Carry: October 18, 2025
Robert Herbst set a Guinness World Record as the fastest man to carry a 200 kgs/441 lbs yoke for 20 meters. His time was 22.79 seconds, beating the standard by 2.21 seconds. This is his third Guinness World Record.
Guinness World Record Farmers Walk: Oldest Man to Farmers Walk 20 Meters, October 18, 2025
Robert Herbst carried 168 lbs. in each hand for 20 meters at a bodyweight of 160 lbs., at the age of 67 years, 239 days. He already holds the Guinness World Record Oldest Man to Yoke Carry 10 Meters where he carried 601 lbs.
Guinness World Record Yoke Carry: Oldest Man to Yoke Carry 10 Meters, June 24, 2023
Robert Herbst carried a 601 lbs. yoke for 10 meters at a bodyweight of 160 lbs., at the age of 65 years, 123 days.
World Record Yoke Carry: October 21, 2022
World Record 606 lbs. Yoke Carry at 164 lbs. bodyweight, 64 years old.
3.7 times bodyweight.
World Record Yoke Carry: December 17, 2021
World Record 556 lbs. Yoke Carry at 165 lbs. bodyweight, 63 years old.
Werewolf training under a full moon.
Strongman Training: November 20, 2021
506 lbs. Yoke Carry at 164.5 lbs. body weight at 63 years old.
3 times bodyweight at that age may be a world best.
A Spartan Best Podcast of 2017: Interview with Robert Herbst
Spartan chose my podcast interview as one of their Best of 2017 for being a role model and inspiring people to be physically active. They were struck by my spirit and determination in coming back from an injury and my statement that if I was going to fail, I would fail on the platform, not sitting on the couch! Click on the video below to learn why Spartan considered my interview one of their best. You can view or listen to the original interview here.
Robert Herbst Blog
Get Robert's take on the Rio Olympics, drug testing, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, overcoming adversity and a whole lot more!
Contact Robert Herbst
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