René Minkwitz
Encyclopedia
Rene Minkwitz (born February 7, 1970) is a strongman
from Denmark
. He won Denmark's Strongest Man 5 times from 2000, 2001 and 2004–2006. And participated in the World's Strongest Man
final of 1999 where he finished 10th. He failed to qualify for the final in 2000 and 2002–2004.
Strongman (strength athlete)
In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or circus performers of similar ilk who displayed feats of strength such as the bent press , supporting large amounts of...
from Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
. He won Denmark's Strongest Man 5 times from 2000, 2001 and 2004–2006. And participated in the World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
final of 1999 where he finished 10th. He failed to qualify for the final in 2000 and 2002–2004.
Honours
- 5 times Denmark Strongest Man (2000, 2001 and 2004–2006)
- 10th place World's Strongest Man1999 World's Strongest ManThe 1999 World's Strongest Man was the 22nd edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Jouko Ahola from Finland. It was his second title after finishing second the previous year. Janne Virtanen also from Finland finished second, and Svend Karlsen from Norway finished third. The contest was...
(1999) (injured) - Qualifying heat World's Strongest Man 2000 and 2002–2004