13 things about Mister Global 2025 third runner-up Riley Hedstrom

Riley Joseph Hedstrom represented Minnesota, United States in the first edition of Mister USA and the country in the 11th edition of Mister Global. He is the first ever Mr. America Global.

BIOGRAPHY

Hedstrom is an American data engineer and beauty king born in Blaine, Minnesota to Michael “Mike” Hedstrom and Kay Wienk Hedstrom. Mike and Kay got married on October 18, 1986.

Riley finished high school in Blaine. He and his two brothers Blake Hedstrom and Cody Hedstrom are alumni of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota where he played football.

On May 24, 2025, Riley turned 29. Here are 13 more things about him:

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TIMELINE

Riley is openly gay and 6’2″ tall. He is eight years younger than Blake and five years younger than Cody.

2010s

• In June 2014, he graduated from Blaine High School.
• In August 2014, he entered St. Olaf College in Northfield.
• On September 13, 2015, he was arrested and imprisoned after police caught him in his dorm room at St. Olaf College with marijuana wax, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and additional paraphernalia.
• In June 2018, he graduated from St. Olaf College.
• In July 2018, he joined GlobalTranz in Minneapolis as a business analyst.
• In November 2019, he became a business intelligence engineer at GlobalTranz.

2020s

• In January 2022, he left GlobalTranz and joined Humana in in Minnetonka as a business intelligence engineer.
• In July 2024, he became a senior business intelligence engineer at Humana.
• On August 31, 2024, he represented Minnesota at Mister USA 2024 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA. He finished in the Top 10.
• On May 12, 2025, he was appointed Mr. America Global 2024 and Mister Global USA 2025.
• On May 15, 2025, he traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
• On August 23, 2025, he crowned his successor Mr. America Global 2025 Rowan Musick at the Hilton Washington DC in Washington, D.C., USA.
• On October 5, 2025, he represented the U.S. at Mister Global 2025 and competed against 36 other candidates at the MCC Hall The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Bangkok, Thailand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX8MAg-r9Cg

Mister USA 2025 could be Jonathan Intriago, Tyler Mata, Nathan Noah Tsuji

Cormac Murphy of New York, United States won Mister USA 2024 at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 31, 2024 and was named Mister Universe USA 2024. As the first runner-up, Daryn Alexander of Florida was crowned Mister World USA 2024.

The respective second and third runners-up were Mister International USA 2024 Josef O’Brien of Utah and Mister Earth USA 2024 Art Napiontek of New Mexico. The fourth runners-up was Alek Maximus of South Carolina.

Mister USA 2025 predictions

On August 30, 2025, Murphy will crown his successor at The Montalban Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles. It is the second edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Caballero Universal, Mister Universe, Mister World, Mister International and Mister Earth International candidates of the U.S.

There are 32 men competing for the Mister USA 2025 title. I believe these will be the six titleholders:

predicted Mister Grand USA 2025

Brandon Zicker (Nevada)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJzjWgy38-/?hl=en

predicted Caballero Universal USA 2025

Michael Thomas White (South Carolina)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJs8SRS3kP/?hl=en

predicted Mister Earth USA 2025

Adrian Quiroz (California)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJwoFPS0OU/?hl=en

predicted Mister International USA 2025

Nathan Noah Tsuji (Washington)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJnaDESKlm/?hl=en

predicted Mister World USA 2025

Tyler Mata (Colorado)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJqlaVygjA/?hl=en

predicted Mister Universe USA 2025

Jonathan Intriago (New York)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJ-F-7pW-1/?hl=en

On November 23, 2024, Alexander represented the U.S. at Mister World 2024, competed against 60 other candidates at NovaWorld in Phan Thiết, Bình Thuận, Vietnam and finished in the Top 20. O’Brien was unplaced when he represented the U.S. at Mister International 2024 and competed against 46 other candidates at the Island Hall of Fashion Island in Khan Na Yao, Bangkok, Thailand on December 14, 2024.

Murphy was the first runner-up when he represented the U.S. at Mister Universe 2024 and competed against 12 other candidates at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on December 22, 2024. On August 29, 2025, Napiontek represented the U.S. at Mister Earth International 2025, competed against 19 other candidates in Bogota, Colombia and finished in the Top 8.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzRhqiMc2to

#MisterUSA

5 sexiest Mister USA 2025 candidates

Cormac Murphy represented New York, United States at Mister USA 2024 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 31, 2024. He won the title and was named Mister Universe USA 2024.

Runner-up to Murphy was Daryn Alexander Friedman of Florida, who was crowned Mister World USA 2024, while the respective second and third runners-up were Mister International USA 2024 Josef W. O’Brien of Utah and Mister Earth USA 2024 Arthur “Art” Napiontek of New Mexico. The fourth runners-up was Alek Maximus of South Carolina.

Mister USA 2025

On August 30, 2025, Murphy will crown his successor at The Montalban Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles. It is the second edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Caballero Universal, Mister Universe, Mister World, Mister International and Mister Earth International candidates of the U.S.

There are 32 men competing for the Mister USA 2025 title. If sexiness is the only criterion, these will be my Top 5 candidates:

5. Nathan Noah Tsuji (Washington)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKr8Shcp1-h/?hl=en

4. Cory Garvey (Idaho)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKsoZuaBf8x/?hl=en

3. Josh Vasconcelos (Iowa)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKtbnggOpNq/?hl=en

2. Aidan Gill (Arkansas)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKqKdBJyJCG/?hl=en

1. Marc Andrew (Massachusetts)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLQG7f_pprR/?hl=en

Mister USA was founded by Jino Carnwath Cabrera. He is the president of the Mister Universe organization.

On November 23, 2024, Alexander represented the U.S. at Mister World 2024 and competed against 60 other candidates at NovaWorld in Phan Thiết, Bình Thuận, Vietnam. He finished in the Top 20.

On December 14, 2024, O’Brien represented the U.S. at Mister International 2024 and competed against 46 other candidates at the Island Hall of Fashion Island in Khan Na Yao, Bangkok, Thailand. He was unplaced.

On December 22, 2024, Murphy represented the U.S. at Mister Universe 2024 and competed against 12 other candidates at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. He was runner-up to Patrick Callahan of Ireland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q__FoaVhqw

#MisterUSA

5 most handsome Mister USA 2025 candidates

Cormac Murphy represented New York, United States at Mister USA 2024 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 31, 2024. He won the title and was named Mister Universe USA 2024.

Runner-up to Murphy was Daryn Alexander of Florida, who was crowned Mister World USA 2024, while the respective second and third runners-up were Mister International USA 2024 Josef O’Brien of Utah and Mister Earth USA 2024 Art Napiontek of New Mexico. The fourth runners-up was Alek Maximus of South Carolina.

Mister USA 2025

On August 30, 2025, Murphy will crown his successor at The Montalban Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles. It is the second edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Caballero Universal, Mister Universe, Mister World, Mister International and Mister Earth International candidates of the U.S.

There are 32 men competing for the Mister USA 2025 title. If facial beauty is the only criterion, these will be my Top 5 candidates:

5. Ken Belt (Hawaii)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJ2TjFBCr2/?hl=en

4. Adrian Quiroz (California)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJwoFPS0OU/?hl=en

3. Tyler Mata (Colorado)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJqlaVygjA/?hl=en

2. Nathan Noah Tsuji (Washington)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJnaDESKlm/?hl=en

1. Jonathan Intriago (New York)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJ-F-7pW-1/?hl=en

On November 23, 2024, Alexander represented the U.S. at Mister World 2024 and competed against 60 other candidates at NovaWorld in Phan Thiết, Bình Thuận, Vietnam. He finished in the Top 20.

On December 14, 2024, O’Brien represented the U.S. at Mister International 2024 and competed against 46 other candidates at the Island Hall of Fashion Island in Khan Na Yao, Bangkok, Thailand. He was unplaced.

On December 22, 2024, Murphy represented the U.S. at Mister Universe 2024 and competed against 12 other candidates at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. He was runner-up to Patrick Callahan of Ireland.

On August 29, 2025, Napiontek represented the U.S. at Mister Earth International 2025 and competed against 19 other candidates in Bogota, Colombia. He finished in the Top 8.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzRhqiMc2to

#MisterUSA

Cormac Murphy crowns Mister USA 2025 Michael Chadwick in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California

Cormac Murphy of New York, United States won Mister USA 2024 at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 31, 2024. He crowned his successor Michael Chadwick of West Virginia at The Montalban Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles on August 30, 2025.

Mister USA 2025 results

JUDGES

FINALISTS

SPECIAL AWARDS

WINNERS

#California #Hollywood #LosAngeles #MisterUSA

New York’s Cormac Murphy wins Mister USA 2024 in Los Angeles, California

Mister USA was founded by Jino Carnwath Cabrera, who is also the president of the Mister Universe organization. He is a Filipino-American entrepreneur who is into events production and real estate.

On August 31, 2024, the inaugural edition of Mister USA was held at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States. The top title was won by Cormac Murphy of New York.

Mister USA 2024 results

FINALISTS

WINNERS

On August 23, 2019, Andresito Germosen represented the U.S. at Mister World 2019 and competed against 71 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He finished in the Top 29.

On September 17, 2023, Hector Louis Rodríguez represented the U.S. at Mister International 2023 and competed against 35 other candidates at the Crystal Design Center Ballroom in Khwaeng Khlong Chan, Bangkok, Thailand. He was unplaced.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVvDqrd1UM8

#California #LosAngeles #MisterUSA #NewYork

Mister USA 2024 could be Voy Pearson, Josef O’Brien or Cormac Murphy

Mister USA was founded by Jino Carnwath Cabrera, who is also the president of the Mister Universe organization. He is a Filipino-American entrepreneur who is into events production and real estate.

Mister USA 2024 predictions

The Mister USA 2024 coronation ceremony will be held at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States on August 31, 2024. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Mister Universe, Mister World, Mister International and Mister Earth International candidates of the country.

There are 20 men competing for the four crowns at stake. I believe these five candidates will make it to the top:

predicted 4th runner-up

Isaiah Smith Jr. (California)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0iphMyT8B/

predicted Mister Earth USA 2024 (3rd runner-up)

Daryn Alexander (Florida)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s7Zn2UTuSU

predicted Mister International USA 2024 (2nd runner-up)

Cormac Murphy (New York)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0WWitv0PY/

predicted Mister World USA 2024 (1st runner-up)

Josef O’Brien (Utah)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0SoJnPxTm/

predicted Mister USA 2024

Voy Pearson (Nebraska)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0X1Xjv82f/

Based in London, England, United Kingdom, Mister World was founded by Eric Morley in 1996. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Mister International was founded by Alan Sim in 2006.

Representing the U.S., Chaka Sedgwick competed against 17 other Mister International 2006 candidates at The Pavillon in Kallang, Singapore on October 7, 2006. He was fourth runner-up to Wissam Hanna of Lebanon.

On August 23, 2019, Andresito Germosen represented the U.S. at Mister World 2019 and competed against 71 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He finished in the Top 29.

On October 12, 2022, Sim passed away. On October 31, 2022, Pradit Pradinunt took over as the president of the Mister International organization.

On October 30, 2022, Daryn Alexander Friedman represented the U.S. at Mister International 2022 and competed against 34 other candidates at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila. He finished in the Top 10.

#California #LosAngeles #MisterUSA

5 sexiest Mister USA 2024 candidates

Mister USA was founded by Jino Carnwath Cabrera, who is also the president of the Mister Universe organization. He is a Filipino-American entrepreneur who is into events production and real estate.

Mister USA 2024

The Mister USA 2024 coronation ceremony will be held at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States on August 31, 2024. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Mister Universe, Mister World, Mister International and Mister Earth International candidates of the country.

There are 20 men competing for the crowns at stake. If sexiness is the only criterion, these will be my Top 5 candidates:

5. Daryn Alexander (Florida)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0hwRmSyph/

4. Isaiah Smith Jr. (California)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0iphMyT8B/

3. Philip Fusco (New Hampshire)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs8zbodv5s

2. Keith Manecke (Iowa)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0dsjFvy_S/

1. Cormac Murphy (New York)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0WWitv0PY/

Based in London, England, United Kingdom, Mister World was founded by Eric Morley in 1996. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Mister International was founded by Alan Sim in 2006.

Representing the U.S., Chaka Sedgwick competed against 17 other Mister International 2006 candidates at The Pavillon in Kallang, Singapore on October 7, 2006. He was fourth runner-up to Wissam Hanna of Lebanon.

On August 23, 2019, Andresito Germosen represented the U.S. at Mister World 2019 and competed against 71 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He finished in the Top 29.

On October 12, 2022, Sim passed away. On October 31, 2022, Pradit Pradinunt took over as the president of the Mister International organization.

On October 30, 2022, Daryn Alexander Friedman represented the U.S. at Mister International 2022 and competed against 34 other candidates at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila. He finished in the Top 10.

In 2023, another beauty pageant of the same name started in the Philippines. It is led by Manuel Deldio.

#California #LosAngeles #MisterUSA

5 most handsome Mister USA 2024 candidates

Mister USA was founded by Jino Carnwath Cabrera, who is also the president of the Mister Universe organization. He is a Filipino-American entrepreneur who is into events production and real estate.

Mister USA 2024

The Mister USA 2024 coronation ceremony will be held at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States on August 31, 2024. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Mister Universe, Mister World, Mister International and Mister Earth International candidates of the country.

There are 20 men competing for the crowns at stake. If facial beauty is the only criterion, these will be my Top 5 candidates:

5. Jackson Modrak (Arizona)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-qkxb1SEeG/

4. Daryn Alexander (Florida)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s7Zn2UTuSU

3. Cormac Murphy (New York)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0WWitv0PY/

2. Josef O’Brien (Utah)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0SoJnPxTm/

1. Voy Pearson (Nebraska)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0X1Xjv82f/

Based in London, England, United Kingdom, Mister World was founded by Eric Morley in 1996. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Mister International was founded by Alan Sim in 2006.

Representing the U.S., Chaka Sedgwick competed against 17 other Mister International 2006 candidates at The Pavillon in Kallang, Singapore on October 7, 2006. He was fourth runner-up to Wissam Hanna of Lebanon.

On August 23, 2019, Andresito Germosen represented the U.S. at Mister World 2019 and competed against 71 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He finished in the Top 29.

On October 12, 2022, Sim passed away. On October 31, 2022, Pradit Pradinunt took over as the president of the Mister International organization.

On October 30, 2022, Daryn Alexander Friedman represented the U.S. at Mister International 2022 and competed against 34 other candidates at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila. He finished in the Top 10.

In 2023, another beauty pageant of the same name started in the Philippines. It is led by Manuel Deldio.

#California #LosAngeles #MisterUSA

20 Mister USA 2024 candidates competing in Los Angeles, California

Mister USA was founded by Jino Carnwath Cabrera, who is also the president of the Mister Universe organization. He is a Filipino-American entrepreneur who is into events production and real estate.

Mister USA 2024 contestants

The Mister USA 2024 coronation ceremony will be held at the Crystal Ballroom of Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States on August 31, 2024. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Mister Universe, Mister World, Mister International and Mister Earth International candidates of the country.

There are 20 men competing for the crowns at stake. Here are the candidates:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-6JSu0y-V2/

Mister International is based in Bangkok, Thailand. It was founded by Alan Sim in 2006.

Representing the U.S., Chaka Sedgwick competed against 17 other Mister International 2006 candidates at The Pavillon in Kallang, Singapore on October 7, 2006. He was fourth runner-up to Wissam Hanna of Lebanon.

On October 12, 2022, Sim passed away. On October 31, 2022, Pradit Pradinunt took over as the president of the Mister International organization.

On October 30, 2022, Daryn Alexander Friedman represented the U.S. at Mister International 2022 and competed against 34 other candidates at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He finished in the Top 10.

In 2023, another beauty pageant of the same name started in the Philippines. It is led by Manuel Deldio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVvDqrd1UM8