Annika Eilmann

Annika Karhu née Eilmann is a Strongwoman and grip athlete from Naantali, Finland. She is renowned as the first woman in history to lift and hold the Dinnie Stones, a pair of Scottish lifting stones located in Potarch, Aberdeenshire.

Annika achieved this feat on 10 June 2019 at a bodyweight of 82 kg. The historical stones are composed of granite, with iron rings affixed to them, and have a combined weight of 332.5 kg, with the larger stone weighing 188 kg and the smaller stone weighing 144.5 kg. She managed to lift the two stones unassisted (without using lifting straps) and held it for 10.31 seconds, for a world record which is unbeaten to-date.

She has also participated in numerous strongwoman competitions including World's Strongest Woman (under 82 kg), OSG Masters, and is also a multiple champion of the Finland's Strongest Woman title.

Personal records

 * Dinnie Stones unassisted lift and hold - 332.5 kg stones for 10.31 seconds (World Record)
 * One handed Horne handle Deadlift - 203.5 kg (World Record)
 * Deadlift - 210 kg
 * Axle bar Deadlift - 172 kg
 * Squat - 130 kg
 * Log press - 80.5 kg
 * Axle press - 80 kg
 * Block press - 63 kg
 * Circle Dumbbell press - 46.5 kg
 * Atlas Stone loading (No Tacky) - 147 kg on to a 100 cm platform
 * Atlas Stone to shoulder - 105 kg
 * Húsafell Stone carry (replica shield) - 152.8 kg for 15 m
 * Super Yoke - 320 kg for 10 m