Germany's Strongest Man

Germany's Strongest Man (German: Stärkster Mann Deutschlands) is an annual strongman competition held by the German Federation of Strength Athletes (GFSA).

Heinz Ollesch holds the record for most wins with 12 wins.

In 2023 the current qualification system with 12 spots was introduced, where athletes can qualify via the following pathways:[1] If a qualified athlete chooses not to compete, the next athlete in the German Pro League ranking can move up.

[2] Five athletes won the competition multiple times.

Out of these winners, only Dennis Kohlruss is still actively competing at the time of the 2024 season.