Markus Rühl, a bodybuilder from Germany, stands 5’10” (178 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 273 lb (124 kg). He was born in Darmstadt, Germany on February 22, 1972 and is 54 years old.
Markus Rühl is a Men’s Open Bodybuilding competitor from Germany with a competitive record spanning 1997–2010.
Across 32 recorded contest results, Markus Rühl has 2 first-place finishes (a 6.3% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 32
- Wins
- 2
- Win Rate
- 6.3%
- Career
- 1997–2010
- Height
- 5’10” (178 cm)
- Weight
- 273 lb (124 kg)
- Age
- 54
- Verified
- Sources
- 13
Every season on record
Peak Year
2000 (1 win)
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2009
2010
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1997
- Olympia Debut
- 1999
- First Win
- 2000
- Last Contest
- 2010
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 12 | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
| 2000 | 7 | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
| 2001 | 14 | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
| 2002 | 8 | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
| 2004 | 5 | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
| 2005 | 15 | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
| 2006 | 8 | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
| 2009 | 15 | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Markus Rühl is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder, who is widely regarded as one of the biggest “mass monster” bodybuilders of all time.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
9Appearances
0Titles
0Top 3
Arnold Classic
3Appearances
0Titles
1Top 3
All results
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