Germany's Strongest Man () is an annual

strongman Strongman is a competitive strength sport which tests athletes' physical strength and endurance through a variety of heavy lifts and events. Strongman competitions are known for their intensity, pushing athletes to their physical and mental limit ...

competition held by the German Federation of Strength Athletes (GFSA).

Heinz Ollesch Heinz Ollesch (born November 27, 1966) is a strongman (strength athlete), strongman from Germany. He won Germany's Strongest Man 12 times, and participated in the World's Strongest Man finals in 1995 and 1997. Biography Ollesch was born in Ro ...

holds the record for most wins with 12 wins.

Qualification system

In 2023 the current qualification system with 12 spots was introduced, where athletes can qualify via the following pathways: * As champion of the previous year's competition * As a top-10-athlete in the current German Pro League season * As the overall leader of the current Deutschland Cup season up to the german championship If a qualified athlete chooses not to compete, the next athlete in the German Pro League ranking can move up.

Champions breakdown

Repeat champions

Five athletes won the competition multiple times. Out of these winners, only Dennis Kohlruss is still actively competing at the time of the 2025 season.

References

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External links

German Federation of Strength Athletes (GFSA)
National strongmen competitions Sports competitions in Germany