Dennis James vs Markus Rühl
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Dennis James vs Markus Rühl head-to-head record and every decided contest between them on record.
- Meetings
- 12
- Dennis James
- 6 ahead
- Markus Rühl
- 6 ahead
- Span
- 1999–2009
- At the Olympia
- Dennis James 3–4 Markus Rühl in 7
In 12 meetings, including 7 Mr. Olympia showdowns, Dennis James and Markus Rühl are dead even, finishing ahead 6 times apiece.
Head-to-Head Meetings
| Year | Contest | Division | Dennis James | Markus Rühl | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #14 | #15 | Dennis James |
| 2009 | New York Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | #3 | Dennis James |
| 2006 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | #8 | Markus Rühl |
| 2006 | Grand Prix Austria | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | #3 | Markus Rühl |
| 2005 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | #15 | Dennis James |
| 2004 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | #5 | Markus Rühl |
| 2002 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | #8 | Markus Rühl |
| 2001 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | #14 | Dennis James |
| 2000 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | #5 | Dennis James |
| 2000 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #11 | #7 | Markus Rühl |
| 2000 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | #5 | Dennis James |
| 1999 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #15 | #4 | Markus Rühl |
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- A head-to-head result needs both athletes at the same contest in the same division. Two athletes on the same stage in different divisions were never judged against each other, so that show is not counted as a meeting.
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