Markus Rühl
Markus Rühl performing in Biberach an der Riss (off-season).
Markus Rühl (born 22 February 1972, in Darmstadt, Germany) is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder. Rühl began training at the age of 18 following a doctor's recommendation after sustaining a knee injury while playing soccer. At 120 lb., Rühl began training hard six days a week until deciding to compete on a professional level five years later. During this period he worked as a used-car salesman. Rühl signed a sponsorship deal with the famous brand Ultimate Nutrition in late 2008. He is close friends with Mr. Max "Bota" Sengotta.[1]
Other Important Details
- First win before his career took off:
The Bachgau Cup
- Nick Name: The German Nightmare
Stats (active peak numbers)
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
- Weight: 124–128 kg (273–282 lb)
Competitive record
- 2010 IFBB Europa Super Show - 7th
- 2009 Mr. Olympia - 15th[4][5]
- 2009 New York Pro - 3rd
- 2006 IFBB Austria Pro Grand Prix - 3rd
- 2006 Mr. Olympia - 8th[6]
- 2005 Mr. Olympia - 15th
- 2004 Mr. Olympia - 5th
- 2003 Arnold Classic - 3rd
- 2002 Mr. Olympia - 8th
- 2002 Night of Champions - 1st
- 2002 Toronto Pro Classic - 2nd
- 2001 Mr. Olympia - 14th
- 2000 Mr. Olympia - 7th
- 2000 Joe Weider's World Pro Cup - 5th
- 2000 Grand Prix England - 5th
- 2000 Night of Champions - 2nd
- 2000 Toronto Pro - 1st
- 1999 Grand Prix England - 7th
- 1999 Joe Weider's Pro World - 7th
- 1999 Night of Champions - 4th
- 1999 Mr. Olympia - Disqualified[note 1][5]
Training movies
- XXXL-Big beyond belief - 2000
- Made in Germany - 2004
- Big and loving it - 2007
- Ruhling 4 Ever - 2010
See also
Notes
References
External links
- Markus Ruhl's Official website
- Video Clip of Markus Rühl posing at the 2006 Mr. Olympia contest
- Markus Ruhl Bodybuilding Gallery
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