Annika Karhu née Eilmann is a Strongwoman and grip athlete from Naantali, Finland. She is renowned as the first woman in history to lift and hold the Dinnie Stones, a pair of Scottish lifting stones located in Potarch, Aberdeenshire.
Annika achieved this feat on 10 June 2019 at a bodyweight of . The historical stones are composed of granite, with iron rings affixed to them, and have a combined weight of , with the larger stone weighing and the smaller stone weighing . She managed to lift the two stones unassisted (without using lifting straps) and held it for 10.31 seconds, for a world record which is unbeaten to-date.
She has also participated in numerous strongwoman competitions including World's Strongest Woman (under 82 kg), OSG Masters, and is also a multiple champion of the Finland's Strongest Woman title.
Personal records Dinnie Stones unassisted lift and hold - stones for 10.31 seconds (World Record) One handed Horne handle Deadlift - (World Record) Deadlift - Axle bar Deadlift - Squat - Log press - Axle press - Block press - Circle Dumbbell press - Atlas Stone loading (No Tacky) - on to a 100 cm platform Atlas Stone to shoulder - Húsafell Stone carry (replica shield) - for 15 m Super Yoke - for 10 m
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External links https://www.instagram.com/strongwomanannikakarhu/ – Instagram account