Dennis Kohlruss

Dennis Kohlruss (born 14 May 1988) is a German strongman competitor from Rastatt and the reigning Germany's Strongest Man. He's also a regular entrant to the Strongman Champions League and a seven time podium finisher. He has competed in 32 International strongman competitions and has won the 2020 SCL World Record Breakers and 2021 Megatron competitions.

Background
At the age of 21, during his military service in the Bundeswehr, he stumbled across YouTube videos of 1998 World's Strongest Man Magnus Samuelsson and found enthusiasm for the sport of strongman.

In Bavaria, there's a 185 kg stone named 'Kohlruss stone' in his honour. He was the first person to shoulder it.

Personal records

 * Log press – 200 kg (German record)
 * Log press (for reps) – 170 kg x 3 reps
 * Louis Cyr Dumbbell press – 124.5 kg (Inofficial german record)
 * Viking press – 141.5 kg x 12 reps
 * Keg press - 160.3 kg (German record)
 * Deadlift (18" partial lift/ side handles) – 500 kg
 * Atlas Stone to shoulder – 190 kg
 * Fingal's fingers – 100 kg (5 fingers) in 79.00 seconds
 * Tractor pull – 9000 kg 18 meters in 36.80 seconds