Career
Born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Ilin took to strongman competition relatively late at the age of 30. In 2009, he continued to impress and was invited to the 2009 World"s Strongest Manitoba 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 Manitoba 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 Kiev, Ukraine on 18 December 2010. Legal press: 1350 kg × 52 reps
Bench press: 220 kg
Squat: 380 kg
Deadlift: 385 kg.
