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Dennis James is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Germany. Dennis James has a verified height of 5'8" (173 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 258 lb (117 kg).
5 career wins
Dennis James
Dennis James, a bodybuilder from Germany, stands 5'8" (173 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 258 lb (117 kg). He was born on May 31, 1966 and is 60 years old.
Dennis James is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Germany with a competitive record spanning 1993–2012.
Across 46 recorded contest results, Dennis James has 5 first-place finishes (a 10.9% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 46
- Wins
- 5
- Win Rate
- 10.9%
- Career
- 1993–2012
- Height
- 5'8" (173 cm)
- Weight
- 258 lb (117 kg)
- Age
- 60
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- Germany
- Verified
- Sources
- 20
Every season on record
Peak Year 2009 (2 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1993
- First Win
- 1995
- Olympia Debut
- 2000
- Peak Year
- 2009
- Last Contest
- 2012
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2001 | 7 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2002 | 10 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2003 | 4 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2004 | 8 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2005 | 6 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2006 | 9 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2008 | 8 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2009 | 14 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2010 | 11 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
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About
Dennis Tyron James (born May 31, 1966) is a German-American retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
11Appearances
0Titles
1Top 3
Arnold Classic
4Appearances
0Titles
1Top 3
All pro shows
46Contests
5Wins
21Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Masters Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Dexter Jackson |
| 2010 | European Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Ronny Rockel |
| 2010 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #11 | Jay Cutler |
| 2009 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Kai Greene |
| 2009 | Europa Supershow | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 2009 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #14 | Jay Cutler |
| 2009 | New York Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Evan Centopani |
| 2009 | Tampa Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 2008 | Europa Supershow | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Toney Freeman |
| 2008 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Dexter Jackson |
| 2008 | Tampa Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Toney Freeman |
| 2007 | Colorado Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Kai Greene |
| 2007 | New York Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Branch Warren |
| 2006 | Grand Prix Austria | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Jay Cutler |
| 2006 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Jay Cutler |
| 2006 | New York Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Phil Heath |
| 2005 | Charlotte Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Branch Warren |
| 2005 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2004 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2003 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2003 | Show of Strength Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Dexter Jackson |
| 2002 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Jay Cutler |
| 2002 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Dexter Jackson |
| 2002 | Grand Prix Holland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2002 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2002 | Show of Strength Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Günter Schlierkamp |
| 2001 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2001 | Grand Prix Australia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Chris Cormier |
| 2001 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Kevin Levrone |
| 2001 | Grand Prix Hungary | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 2001 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2000 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Flex Wheeler |
| 2000 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2000 | Grand Prix Hungary | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Flex Wheeler |
| 2000 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Chris Cormier |
| 2000 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #11 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2000 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1999 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #15 | Paul Dillett |
| 1998 | USA Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1997 | Junior Nationals | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Vinny Galanti |
| 1997 | Nationals | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Tom Prince |
| 1996 | Junior USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #13 | Craig Richardson |
| 1996 | Universe - Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Shaun Davis |
| 1995 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1994 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Ted Lopes |
| 1993 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #4 | Dennis Francis |
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