Pageant season is here!
At just 29 years old, Riley Hedstrom is gearing up to represent the United States of America at the iconic Mister Global pageant in Thailand.
Hailing from Minnesota, the model secured the title of Mister America Global in 2024 and he's now ready to compete against representatives from all over the world for the pageant's highest title.
"I like to think about when I'm an old man how cool it'll be to say that I did this when I was in my 20's. I represented the United States! That's something I think about that'll just be funny when I'm a wrinkly, gray-haired old man," Hedstrom tells PRIDE.
The star is heading off to Thailand with an incredible support system behind him. Hedstrom is engaged to CrossFit icon, Alec Smith, and the duo is planning on starting a family shortly after the pageant.
"That's been on the docket for a long time now. We're hoping it'll happen soon! We're saving up some money right now. We've tried in the past unsuccessfully, but we'll try again in the future. I can't think of a different person that I'd love to start a family with."
Contestants arrive on September 25, 2025 in Thailand to compete in the global competition and one lucky winner will be crowned Mister Global during the final showdown on October 5, 2025.
Fans can follow Riley Hedstrom on Instagram here. To see the full interview, check out the video at the top of the page.
