Athlete Bio
Heinz Ollesch

Years Active: 1994-2006
Born: 1966-11-27
Height: 1.91 m (6' 3")
Weight: 150 kg (331 lbs)

Competition Totals:
TypeContestsWins
International412
WSM Totals:
AppearancesFinalsBest Finish
824th
Date Contest Contest Type Division Location Placing
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Primm, Nevada 6 of 10
1994-10-24 1994 WSM Group 4World's Strongest Man Open Sun City, South Africa 3 of 4
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Nassau, Bahamas 4 of 10
1996 1996 WSM Group 3World's Strongest Man Open Port Louis, Mauritius 4 of 6
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Group 3World's Strongest Man Open Tangier, Morocco 2 of 4
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 2World's Strongest Man Open Victoria Falls, Zambia 6 of 6
2002-09-23 2002 WSM Group 2World's Strongest Man Open Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Group 4World's Strongest Man Open Victoria Falls, Zambia 3 of 6
1997 1997 World Strongman ChallengeWorld Strongman Challenge Open Sydney, Australia 2 of 8
1995 1995 World Strongman ChallengeWorld Strongman Challenge Open Russia 3 of 12
1999-09-11 1999 AFSA Oberhausen Full Strength ChallengeAFSA Full Strength Challenge Open Oberhausen, Germany 3 of 10
1999-06-24 1999 AFSA Austria Full Strength ChallengeAFSA Full Strength Challenge Open Seefeld, Austria 4 of 10
1999-04-09 1999 AFSA Dubai Full Strength ChallengeAFSA Full Strength Challenge Open Dubai, United Arab Emirates 3 of 8
1998-03-14 1998 IFSA Helsinki Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Helsinki, Finland 10 of 10
1997 1997 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Hardenberg, Netherlands 8 of 12
1996 1996 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Helsinki, Finland 2 of 12
1995 1995 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Heide, Germany 4 of 12
1995 1995 Strongest Man on EarthStrongest Man on Earth Open Reykjavík, Iceland 1 of 6
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast Open Honolulu, Hawaii 3 of 12
2001-08-18 2001 Czech Grand PrixStrongman Super Series Open Prague, Czech Republic 8 of 11
2002-02-17 2002 Northeast Strongman ShowdownNortheast Strongman Showdown Open Wilmington, Massachusetts 14 of 15
2006-06-10 2006 IFSA Holland Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Terborg, Netherlands 8 of 11
2005-11-20 2005 IFSA Denmark Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Denmark 7 of 12
2005-06-12 2005 IFSA Holland Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Doetinchem, Netherlands 10 of 11
2005-05-01 2005 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Szeged, Hungary 5 of 8
2004-06-13 2004 Holland Champions TrophyIFSA Grand Prix Open Doetinchem, Netherlands 7 of 10
2004-05-22 2004 Turkey Champions TrophyIFSA Grand Prix Open Turkey 5 of 10
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Istanbul, Turkey 7 of 12
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Helsinki, Finland 8 of 14
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Arnbruck, Germany 3 of 8
1998-08-02 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Budapest, Hungary 4 of 9
1998 1998 Atlantic GiantIFSA Grand Prix Open Faroe Islands 10 of 10
1997 1997 World's Strongest VikingIFSA Grand Prix Open Copenhagen, Denmark 5 of 12
1996 1996 World's Strongest VikingIFSA Grand Prix Open Copenhagen, Denmark 5 of 11
1996-07-07 1996 IFSA Lithuania Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Klaipėda, Lithuania 2 of 6
1995 1995 Manfred Höberl ClassicIFSA Grand Prix Open Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany 3 of 8
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingIFSA Grand Prix Open Copenhagen, Denmark 1 of 11
1994 1994 World Muscle Power ClassicWorld Muscle Power Classic Open Peterhead, Scotland 9 of 11
1994-07-31 1994 European Muscle Power ClassicEuropean Muscle Power Classic Open Callander, Scotland 5 of 8
1997 1997 European OpenEuropean Open Open Meerssen, Netherlands 6 of 13
1994 1994 European HerculesEuropean Hercules Open Oulu, Finland 10 of 14
Date Contest Event Result Placing
2006-06-10 2006 IFSA Holland Grand PrixSuper Yoke 28.23 s 8 of 11
2006-06-10 2006 IFSA Holland Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(120 to 170 kg)
4 in 36.63 s 5 of 11
2006-06-10 2006 IFSA Holland Grand PrixMax Log Lift 140 kg 4 of 11
2006-06-10 2006 IFSA Holland Grand PrixTruck Pull 27.05 s 1 of 11
2005-06-12 2005 IFSA Holland Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(110 to 170 kg)
0 in 75.00 s 9 of 11
2005-06-12 2005 IFSA Holland Grand PrixRock Press No lift 9 of 11
2005-06-12 2005 IFSA Holland Grand PrixTruck Pull 20.5 m 5 of 11
2005-05-01 2005 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(145 to 195 kg)
- 8 of 8
2005-05-01 2005 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixSled Pull 29.03 s 3 of 8
2005-05-01 2005 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixFarmer's Walk 44.5 m 3 of 8
2005-05-01 2005 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixTire Flip
(5 flips)
- 8 of 8
2005-05-01 2005 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixSuper Yoke 16.26 s 2 of 8
2005-05-01 2005 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixMax Log Lift 150 kg 5 of 8
2004-06-13 2004 Holland Champions TrophyMedley
(Duck walk + farmer's walk + chain drag)
15.4 m 8 of 10
2004-06-13 2004 Holland Champions TrophyConan's Wheel 510 ° 9 of 10
2004-06-13 2004 Holland Champions TrophyViking Press 12 reps 6 of 10
2004-06-13 2004 Holland Champions TrophyTire Flip
(8 flips)
36.31 s 8 of 10
2004-06-13 2004 Holland Champions TrophyMax Log Lift 150 kg 5 of 10
2004-06-13 2004 Holland Champions TrophySuper Yoke 26.13 s 6 of 10
2004-06-13 2004 Holland Champions TrophyArm Over Arm Pull 40.06 s 4 of 10
2004-05-22 2004 Turkey Champions TrophyAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
3 in 12.96 s 5 of 10
2004-05-22 2004 Turkey Champions TrophyPower Stairs
(175-200-250 kg, 6 stairs each)
16 stairs 5 of 10
2004-05-22 2004 Turkey Champions TrophyCrucifix Hold 42.50 s 8 of 10
2004-05-22 2004 Turkey Champions TrophyFarmer's Walk 48.74 s 5 of 10
2004-05-22 2004 Turkey Champions TrophyMax Log Lift 155 kg 5 of 10
2004-05-22 2004 Turkey Champions TrophyTruck Pull 12.1 m 3 of 10
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 2Tire Flip Withdrew 5 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 2Atlas Stones
(100 to 160 kg)
Withdrew 5 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 2Giant Farmer's Walk Withdrew 6 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 2Train Pull Withdrew 6 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 2Squat Lift
(7 lifts, 245 to 345 kg)
4 in 23.19 s 5 of 6
2003-09-28 2003 WSM Group 2Carry & Flip
(225 kg duck walk (15 m), 400 kg tire
flip (15 m))
55.21 s 6 of 6
2002-09-23 2002 WSM Group 2Atlas Stones
(100 to 160 kg)
4 in 38.22 s 4 of 6
2002-09-23 2002 WSM Group 2Conan's Wheel 596 ° 5 of 6
2002-09-23 2002 WSM Group 2Truck Pull 45.84 s 3 of 6
2002-09-23 2002 WSM Group 2Fingal's Fingers
(200 to 300 kg)
5 in 70.03 s 2 of 6
2002-09-23 2002 WSM Group 2Max Log Lift 165 kg 2 of 6
2002-09-23 2002 WSM Group 2Carry & Flip
(120 kg farmer's walk (15 m), 400 kg
tire flip (15 m))
38.03 s 4 of 6
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
4 stones 4 of 12
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixPower Stairs
(150-200-250 kg, 6 stairs each)
16 stairs 7 of 12
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixCrucifix Hold
(12.5 kg / hand)
32.89 s 9 of 12
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixFarmer's Walk
(For distance)
60.4 m 4 of 12
2002-05-18 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand PrixMax Log Lift 135 kg 8 of 12
2002-02-17 2002 Northeast Strongman ShowdownDeadlift 0 reps 12 of 15
2002-02-17 2002 Northeast Strongman ShowdownArm Over Arm Pull 35.60 s 8 of 15
2002-02-17 2002 Northeast Strongman ShowdownConan's Wheel 8c 13 of 15
2002-02-17 2002 Northeast Strongman ShowdownAtlas Stones 4 in 41.19 s 11 of 15
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 4Atlas Stones
(100 to 160 kg)
5 in 47.40 s 1 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 4Conan's Wheel 656 ° 4 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 4Max Deadlift 320 kg 4 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 4Africa Stone 43.4 m 5 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 4Train Pull 25.80 s 1 of 6
2001-10-15 2001 WSM Heat 4Carry & Drag 29.7 m 6 of 6
2001-08-18 2001 Czech Grand PrixMedley 59.71 s 8 of 11
2001-08-18 2001 Czech Grand PrixWheelbarrow Carry 12.09 s 7 of 11
2001-08-18 2001 Czech Grand PrixPower Stairs
(180-200-250 kg, 4 stairs each)
36.47 s 7 of 11
2001-08-18 2001 Czech Grand PrixHercules Hold 22.57 s 11 of 11
2001-08-18 2001 Czech Grand PrixLog Lift 6 reps 5 of 11
2001-08-18 2001 Czech Grand PrixTruck Pull 26.75 s 4 of 11
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastPower Stairs
(18 stairs)
41.31 s 3 of 12
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastKeg Toss
(For height)
5.18 m 7 of 12
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastHercules Hold 8.67 s 10 of 12
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastMax Log Lift 170 kg 1 of 12
2000-05-28 2000 Beauty and the BeastTrolley Pull 26.90 s 3 of 12
1999-09-11 1999 AFSA Oberhausen Full Strength ChallengePower Stairs 21.33 s 4 of 10
1999-09-11 1999 AFSA Oberhausen Full Strength ChallengeVertical Lift 27.63 s 3 of 10
1999-09-11 1999 AFSA Oberhausen Full Strength ChallengeCar Walk 5.54 m 9 of 10
1999-09-11 1999 AFSA Oberhausen Full Strength ChallengeAtlas Stones 5 in 27.10 s 2 of 10
1999-09-11 1999 AFSA Oberhausen Full Strength ChallengeBike Press 15 reps 2 of 10
1999-09-11 1999 AFSA Oberhausen Full Strength ChallengeTruck Pull 40.20 s 1 of 10
1999-06-24 1999 AFSA Austria Full Strength ChallengeLoad & Drag 49.89 s 3 of 10
1999-06-24 1999 AFSA Austria Full Strength ChallengePole Push 1st 1 of 10
1999-06-24 1999 AFSA Austria Full Strength ChallengeBarrel Lift 16 reps 3 of 10
1999-06-24 1999 AFSA Austria Full Strength ChallengeTruck Pull 38.07 s 5 of 10
1999-06-24 1999 AFSA Austria Full Strength ChallengeCrucifix Hold 20.19 s 10 of 10
1999-06-24 1999 AFSA Austria Full Strength ChallengeStone Carry
(For distance)
54.45 m 5 of 10
1999-04-09 1999 AFSA Dubai Full Strength ChallengeSquat Lift 0 reps 4 of 8
1999-04-09 1999 AFSA Dubai Full Strength ChallengeMax Log Lift 165 kg 2 of 8
1999-04-09 1999 AFSA Dubai Full Strength ChallengeDuck Walk 9.36 m 2 of 8
1999-04-09 1999 AFSA Dubai Full Strength ChallengeCable Drum Push 0 stairs 7 of 8
1999-04-09 1999 AFSA Dubai Full Strength ChallengeLoading Race 5 in 53.12 s 5 of 8
1999-04-09 1999 AFSA Dubai Full Strength ChallengeTruck Pull 74.00 s 2 of 8
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixWheelbarrow Carry No lift 10 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixCrucifix Hold
(18 kg / hand)
22.67 s 9 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(120 to 173 kg)
4 stones 8 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixViking Press 10 reps 7 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixConan's Wheel 230 ° 8 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixLoading Race
(5x 100 kg sacks)
49.22 s 11 of 14
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 3Tire Flip 25.21 m 2 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 3Arm Over Arm Pull 63.56 s 2 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 3Log Lift 9 reps 2 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 3Farmer's Walk 23.56 s 1 of 4
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixPower Stairs 40.33 s 3 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixLog Lift 11 reps 5 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixFarmer's Walk 70.8 m 5 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixLoading Race 45.13 s 5 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixBavarian Lift 300 kg 2 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixTruck Pull 44.84 s 2 of 8
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManWheelbarrow Carry DNF 10 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(120 to 170 kg)
DNF 10 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManCrucifix Hold 21.19 s 9 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManVertical Lift 5.45 s 8 of 10
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixAtlas Walk 27.22 s 9 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(160 to 210 kg)
2 stones 8 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixRock Press 112 kg 8 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixFarmer's Walk 41.89 m 10 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixHercules Hold 23.55 s 11 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixTruck Pull 28.62 s 3 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixCrucifix Hold 19.44 s 11 of 12
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalMedley 49.94 s 4 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalMax Deadlift
(18-inch deadlift)
390 kg 5 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalLoading Race
(6 kegs, 105 kg each)
5 implements 7 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalMax Squat 280 kg 9 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalHúsafell Stone 54.74 m 8 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalCar Flip 16.76 s 3 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalLog Lift 11 reps 4 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalTruck Pull 53.15 s 4 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 3Power Stairs 46.35 s 1 of 6
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 3Flintstone Barbell 160 kg 2 of 6
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 3Conan's Wheel 580 ° 4 of 6
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 3Arm Over Arm Pull 22 m 2 of 6
1997 1997 Europe's Strongest ManPower Stairs
(175-225-275 kg, 6 stairs each)
15 stairs 6 of 12
1997 1997 Europe's Strongest ManRock Press 105 kg 8 of 12
1997 1997 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(100 to 160 kg)
4 in 27.56 s 6 of 12
1997 1997 Europe's Strongest ManHercules Hold 24.97 s 10 of 12
1997 1997 Europe's Strongest ManTire Flip 11.17 m 10 of 12
1997 1997 Europe's Strongest ManTruck Pull 29.63 s 3 of 12
1997 1997 European OpenPower Stairs
(175-225-275 kg, 6 stairs each)
16 stairs 5 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenMax Deadlift
(Partial deadlift)
400 kg 9 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenTruck Pull 27.37 m 1 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenAtlas Stones
(110 to 160 kg)
8 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenMax Log Lift 150 kg 4 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenCrucifix Hold
(12.5 kg / hand)
30.40 s 12 of 13
1997 1997 European OpenKeg Toss
(For height)
4.5 m 8 of 13
1996 1996 WSM Heat 3Duck Walk 45.34 m 5 of 6
1996 1996 WSM Heat 3Crucifix Hold 44.69 s 5 of 6
1996 1996 WSM Heat 3Tire Flip 14.88 m 3 of 6
1996 1996 WSM Heat 3Super Yoke 22.60 s 2 of 6
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalLoading Race 4 in 60.25 s 5 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalMax Squat 305 kg 6 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalTug of War 1st 1 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalCaber Toss 4.7 m 6 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalFarmer's Walk 56.3 m 8 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalFlintstone Barbell 150 kg 8 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalCar Flip 14.97 s 4 of 10
1995-10-08 1995 WSM FinalTruck Pull 34.64 s 3 of 10
1995 1995 Strongest Man on EarthAtlas Stones 3 in 21.06 s 3 of 6
1995 1995 Strongest Man on EarthWheelbarrow Carry 14.38 s 1 of 6
1995 1995 Strongest Man on EarthMax Log Lift 165 kg 1 of 6
1995 1995 Strongest Man on EarthFarmer's Walk 69.85 m 3 of 6
1995 1995 Strongest Man on EarthFront Hold 38.74 s 4 of 6
1995 1995 Strongest Man on EarthArm Over Arm Pull 21.00 s 2 of 6
1995 1995 Strongest Man on EarthLoading Race 30.57 s 2 of 6
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingFarmer's Walk 1 of 11
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingShoulder Press 4 of 11
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingHercules Hold 8 of 11
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingArm Over Arm Pull 1 of 11
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingMax Deadlift 5 of 11
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingLoading Race 2 of 11
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingBarrel Lift 4 of 11
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingCarry & Drag 2 of 11
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingPower Stairs 6 of 11
1995 1995 World's Strongest VikingLog Lift 1 of 11
1995 1995 WSM Heat 3Tire Flip 12.9 m 3 of 4
1995 1995 WSM Heat 3Conan's Wheel 2nd 2 of 4
1995 1995 WSM Heat 3Bavarian Lift 320 kg 1 of 4
1995 1995 WSM Heat 3Super Yoke 21.48 s 3 of 4
1994 1994 WSM Group 4Atlas Walk 51.37 s 3 of 4
1994 1994 WSM Group 4Tug of War 3rd 3 of 4
1994 1994 WSM Group 4Log Lift 17 reps 2 of 4
1994 1994 WSM Group 4Car Flip 18.95 s 3 of 4
# Event PR Contest
1 Max. Deadlift 320 kg (705 lbs) 2001 WSM Group 4
2 Max. 18-inch Deadlift 390 kg (860 lbs) 1997 WSM Final
3 Max. Log Lift 170 kg (375 lbs) 2000 Beauty and the Beast
4 Max. Squat 280 kg (617 lbs) 1997 WSM Final