Kostiantyn Ilin (; born 26 March 1975) is a leading Ukrainian strongman competitor and entrant to the World's Strongest Man.

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.

Kostyantyn Ilin

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.

Kostyantyn Ilin

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

Kostyantyn Ilin

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

Leg press: 1350 kg × 52 reps

Bench press: 220 kg

Squat: 380 kg

Deadlift: 385 kg

References

Ukrainian strength athletes

1975 births

Living people

Sportspeople from Chernivtsi