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Rene Minkwitz
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Years Active
1995 - 2011
Born
February 7, 1970
Height
1.91m
Weight
145kg
Birthplace
Denmark
Country
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Denmark
Retired
Vital Statistics
Rene Minkwitz is a strongman from Denmark who stands 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall and competes at 145 kg (320 lb), born February 7, 1970 (age 56).
| Full Name | Rene Minkwitz |
|---|---|
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 145 kg (320 lb) |
| Date of Birth | February 7, 1970 (age 56) |
| Place of Birth | Denmark |
| Nationality |  Denmark |
| Years Active | 1995 - 2011 |
Competition Statistics
45
Total Contests
3
Total Wins
1995 - 2011
Years Active
International
39
Contests
2
Wins
National
6
Contests
1
Wins
World's Strongest Man
4
Appearances
1
Finals
0
Wins
#10
Best Finish
Career Bests
in event
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
Best Placement
Avg Placement
Contests
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2011 | 2011 Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships | Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships | M | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | #2 | 37.50 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 2008 Sweden Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Lysekil, Sweden, Sweden | #6 | 31.00 |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 2008 Viking Power Challenge | Strongman Super Series | M | Gol, Norway, Norway | #11 | 2.00 |
| Sep 8, 2007 | 2007 Grand Prix of Khanty-Mansiysk | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, Russia | #5 | 33.00 |
| Jul 7, 2007 | 2007 Viking Power Challenge | Strongman Super Series | M | Gol, Norway, Norway | #11 | 9.50 |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 2007 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #4 | 0.00 |
| May 13, 2007 | 2007 WSMC Latvia | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Riga, Latvia, Latvia | #9 | 25.50 |
| Nov 20, 2005 | 2005 IFSA Denmark Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #1 | 62.50 |
| Aug 27, 2005 | 2005 CEKOL Cup | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Šiauliai, Lithuania, Lithuania | #6 | 22.50 |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 2005 IFSA Nordic Championships | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Kristiansand, Norway, Norway | #4 | 40.50 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 2005 IFSA European Championships | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Riga, Latvia, Latvia | #14 | 49.00 |
| Jun 12, 2005 | 2005 IFSA Holland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Doetinchem, Netherlands, Netherlands | #3 | 62.50 |
| May 1, 2005 | 2005 IFSA Hungary Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Szeged, Hungary, Hungary | #2 | 36.00 |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 2005 Strongman Interleague | Strongman Interleague | M | Kunszentmiklós, Hungary, Hungary | #1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 3, 2004 | 2004 WSM Qualifying Round | Open | M | - | #12 | 31.00 |
| Jul 24, 2004 | 2004 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Jelenia Góra, Poland, Poland | #8 | 28.00 |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 2004 CEKOL Cup | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Šiauliai, Lithuania, Lithuania | #5 | 59.50 |
| Jun 13, 2004 | 2004 Holland Champions Trophy | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Doetinchem, Netherlands, Netherlands | #9 | 19.50 |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 2004 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | Dolbeau-Mistassini, Canada, Canada | #12 | 25.50 |
| May 22, 2004 | 2004 Turkey Champions Trophy | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #7 | 26.00 |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 2003 WSM Group 2 | Open | M | - | #3 | 24.00 |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 2003 Holland Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Silvolde, Netherlands, Netherlands | #6 | 38.00 |
| Jun 7, 2003 | 2003 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | Dolbeau-Mistassini, Canada, Canada | #11 | 30.50 |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 2003 IFSA Poland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Inowrocław, Poland, Poland | #5 | 23.00 |
| Oct 18, 2002 | 2002 IFSA China Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Panyu, China, China | #4 | 102.50 |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Nordic Championships | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Imatra, Finland, Finland | #2 | 29.50 |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Åland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Mariehamn, Finland, Finland | #2 | 37.00 |
| Jul 27, 2002 | 2002 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Gdynia, Poland, Poland | #8 | 23.50 |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 2002 L'Homme Fort Dolbeau-Mistassini | L'Homme Fort Dolbeau-Mistassini | M | Dolbeau-Mistassini, Canada, Canada | #8 | 43.00 |
| May 18, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey | #4 | 37.00 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 2002 Atlantic Giant | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands | #2 | 0.00 |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 2001 Strongman World Record Breakers | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Kokkola, Finland, Finland | #3 | 30.50 |
| Aug 4, 2001 | 2001 Denmark's Strongest Man | Denmark's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 30.00 |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 2001 IFSA Poland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Sopot, Poland, Poland | #9 | 21.50 |
| Sep 16, 2000 | 2000 IFSA Romania Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Bucharest, Romania, Romania | #3 | 37.50 |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 2000 Atlantic Giant | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #4 | 42.00 |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 1999 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Valletta, Malta, Malta | #10 | 1.00 |
| May 16, 1999 | 1999 Atlantic Giant | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #7 | 14.50 |
| - | 1998 Hercules in the Old Town | Hercules in the Old Town | M | - | #2 | 69.00 |
| - | 1998 Denmark's Strongest Man | Denmark's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 30.00 |
| - | 1997 World's Strongest Viking | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #6 | 68.00 |
| - | 1997 Denmark's Strongest Man | Denmark's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 40.00 |
| - | 1996 Denmark's Strongest Man | Denmark's Strongest Man | M | - | #7 | 25.50 |
| - | 1996 Sjællands Stærkeste Mand | Sjællands Stærkeste Mand | M | - | #4 | 41.00 |
| - | 1995 Sjællands Stærkeste Mand | Sjællands Stærkeste Mand | M | - | #4 | 0.00 |
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Rene Minkwitz
- Date of Birth
- February 7, 1970
- Birthplace
- Denmark
- Country
- Denmark
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.91m
- Weight
- 145kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1995 - 2011
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 45
- Total Wins
- 3
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Rene Minkwitz
Rene Minkwitz is a Danish strongman athlete. Minkwitz stands 191 cm (6'3") and competes at 145 kg (320 lbs). Born in Denmark, Minkwitz is currently 56 years old.
Minkwitz's competitive career spanned from 1995 to 2011. Across 45 competitions, Minkwitz has claimed 3 wins. Minkwitz's international record includes 39 competitions with 2 wins on the world stage.
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