Gay pro strongman Rob Kearney was in Australia over the weekend to compete in the Australian Arnold Sports Festival over the weekend. Kearney won first place at the event, considered the second most prestigious event in professional bodybuilding, and also got married to his partner Joey Aleixo.

Wrote Kearney on Instagram: ‘So we did a thing. We didn't tell many people, but on March 17, 2019 @worlds_gayest_strongman and I got MARRIED!! To call this man my husband is a dream come true and he is and always will be my soulmate. I am so excited to start this new journey as a married couple and my heart has never been so full of love 💙💙 #husbands'

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So we did a thing. We didn't tell many people, but on March 17, 2019 @worlds_gayest_strongman and I got MARRIED!! To call this man my husband is a dream come true and he is and always will be my soulmate. I am so excited to start this new journey as a married couple and my heart has never been so full of love 💙💙 #husbands

A post shared by Rob Kearney (@worlds_strongest_gay) on Mar 17, 2019 at 5:43am PDT

Helping him celebrate both his win and his wedding was Arnold Schwarzenegger, for home the event was named.

Schwarzenegger tweeted: “I think this is a first: winning the @arnoldsports Strongman and getting married in the same weekend. Congratulations guys. I was honored to celebrate with you.”

I think this is a first: winning the @arnoldsports Strongman and getting married in the same weekend. Congratulations guys. I was honored to celebrate with you. pic.twitter.com/hrj2ruxxlY
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 17, 2019

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What an amazing weekend here at the @arnoldsportsau!! Took home 1st place and qualified for the @arnoldsports in Columbus next year! Thank you @schwarzenegger for the kind words and support this weekend. @worlds_gayest_strongman you are absolutely amazing and your help, love and support through this entire journey has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you also to @derekpoundstone for the coaching and the rest of my sponsors @consistency_breeds_growth @sbdapparel @w.o.w_straps for the continued support! 2019 is off to a great start!!

A post shared by Rob Kearney (@worlds_strongest_gay) on Mar 16, 2019 at 4:28am PDT

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Heading off to Australia tomorrow with the best travel partner I could ask for! I take up a lot of space on the planes, but he doesn't complain (too much). Excited for our trip down under and competing at the @arnoldsportsau !!!

A post shared by Rob Kearney (@worlds_strongest_gay) on Mar 11, 2019 at 6:05am PDT