Kevin Faires is an American professional strongman from Provo, Utah, renowned for his exceptional grip strength and versatility across strength disciplines. Despite being one of the lighter competitors in open-class strongman at approximately 270 lbs (122 kg), he has achieved significant success, including a 7th-place finish at the 2020 World’s Strongest Man finals. Faires holds world records in the Nicol Stones walk (22.2 meters) and previously in the Dinnie Stones walk (9.63 meters). His personal bests include a 408.5 kg Elephant Bar deadlift and a 191 kg log press.