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Kostiantyn Ilin

b. 1975

Ukrainian strongman

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About Kostiantyn Ilin

Born 1975. Kostiantyn Ilin is a Ukrainian athlete and strongman.

Kostyantyn Ilin (; born 26 March 1975) is a leading Ukrainian strongman competitor and entrant to the World's Strongest Man. Having competed in 54 International strongman competitions, he has won 8 of them, making him one of the 50 most decorated strongman in history.

Biography Born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Ilin took to strongman competition relatively late at the age of 30. Within four years, he was his country's national champion, winning the 2009 Ukraine's Strongest Man contest.

In 2009, he continued to impress and was invited to the 2009 World's Strongest Man in a field described as the best ever. He did not make the final in a group whose top two were Derek Poundstone and Louis-Philippe Jean.

Ilin qualified for the 2010 World's Strongest Man but was again unable to qualify for the finals.

Ilin broke Derek Poundstone's world record in the 95 kg (209 lb) circus dumbbell with 10 repetitions during the Strongman Champions League event in Kyiv, Ukraine on 18 December 2010.

Personal records

Bench press: 220 kg Squat: 380 kg Deadlift: 385 kg

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Important facts

Born
26 March 1975, Chernivtsi
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athlete, strongman
Nationality
Ukraine

People in Kostiantyn Ilin's life

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b. 1981
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b. 1963
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b. 1984
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kostiantyn Ilin?

Ukrainian strongman

When was Kostiantyn Ilin born?

Kostiantyn Ilin was born on 26 March 1975 in Chernivtsi.

What is Kostiantyn Ilin's occupation?

Kostiantyn Ilin is an athlete and strongman.

What nationality is Kostiantyn Ilin?

Kostiantyn Ilin is Ukrainian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kostiantyn Ilin

· Wikidata: Q6433549

· DBpedia: Kostyantyn Ilin

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