German Athlete Lifts and Throws 10 Men in 37 Seconds

Sina Ruppenthal doesn't just lift weights. She lifts people.

The German strongwoman just earned a Guinness World Record by lifting and throwing 10 men over her shoulder in a lightning-fast 37.44 seconds. The feat happened in August 2025 during "Die große Show der Weltrekorde," a German TV show filmed in Munich.

Ruppenthal moved like a machine through the challenge, barely pausing between participants. Each man had to be lifted safely with controlled movement to meet official Guinness safety standards, which meant combining explosive power with precise technique.

Video of the attempt went viral after Guinness shared it on Instagram. Viewers watched in amazement as Ruppenthal powered through all 10 lifts, tossing grown men like they weighed nothing while the crowd erupted in cheers.

The record flips the script on traditional strongman competitions, where male athletes typically dominate feats of raw strength. Ruppenthal's performance proved that exceptional power knows no gender.

Why This Inspires

What makes this story even better is the community visible in the footage. The men being thrown took their roles seriously, holding proper form to help Ruppenthal succeed. Her partner kissed her afterward in celebration, and the participants smiled as they jogged back around for another turn.

"I love how serious these men are taking their jobs," one commenter wrote. "If there was any hope for green flag men supporting a woman in her mission, this is where we'd start."

Others found joy in the absurdity. "The concept of queuing up to be thrown is so funny to me," another person commented, while others praised how quickly she made it look easy.

Ruppenthal isn't just a record holder. She's a sports scientist ranked as the fourth strongest natural woman in the world and holds multiple German strength records. She works as a brand ambassador, coach, and founding member of Strongwomen Germany, a nonprofit platform for female strength athletes.

Her achievement shows what's possible when raw talent meets relentless training and a supportive team cheering you on.