Johan Els
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Johan Els is a strongman from South Africa who stands 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall and competes at 158 kg (348 lb), born May 29, 1979 (age 47).
| Full Name | Johan Els |
|---|---|
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 158 kg (348 lb) |
| Date of Birth | May 29, 1979 (age 47) |
| Nationality |  South Africa |
| Years Active | 2016 - 2018 |
Competition Statistics
International
World's Strongest Man
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2018 | 2018 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| May 20, 2018 | 2018 Arnold Africa | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Sandton, South Africa, South Africa | #5 | 30.50 |
| Apr 28, 2018 | 2018 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Manila, Philippines, Philippines | #6 | 30.00 |
| May 6, 2017 | 2017 Arnold Africa | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Sandton, South Africa, South Africa | #7 | 28.50 |
| Nov 19, 2016 | 2016 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | Rustenburg, South Africa, South Africa | #1 | 92.00 |
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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
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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 47 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.
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