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Johan Els

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Years Active 2016 - 2018
Born May 29, 1979
Height 1.93m
Weight 158kg
Country 🇿🇦 South Africa
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

5 Total Contests
2 Total Wins
2016 - 2018 Years Active

International

5 Contests
2 Wins

World's Strongest Man

1 Appearances
1 Finals
0 Wins
#6 Best Finish

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Johan Els
Date of Birth
May 29, 1979
Country
South Africa

Physical Stats

Height
1.93m
Weight
158kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
2016 - 2018
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
5
Total Wins
2

Last updated: February 23, 2026

See Also

South Africa Athletes Rankings World Records

About Johan Els

Johan Els is a South African strongman athlete. Els stands 193 cm (6'4") and competes at 158 kg (348 lbs). Currently 46 years old, Els has left a mark in professional strongman.

Els's competitive career spanned from 2016 to 2018. Over 5 recorded contests, Els has collected 2 victories, achieving a 40% win rate. Els's international record includes 5 competitions with 2 wins on the world stage.

Els reached the World's Strongest Man final 1 time across 1 appearance. Els's best WSM result is a 6th-place finish.

Read more about Johan Els on Wikipedia.

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