2025 Finland’s Strongest Man Results — Mika Törrö Wins

The 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man competition took place on August 22-24 in Uusikaupunki. It turned out to be one of the most difficult high-level Strongman competitions of the season, having spanned across three days and consisted of ten grueling events. Well, Mika Törrö came out victorious and reclaimed his title.

At 46 years old, Mika Törrö came into the competition hoping to get back on the throne after finishing in third place for two consecutive years. So, having won four out of ten events, while also accumulating valuable points across all other tests, Mika found himself at the top of the leaderboards. He beat the defending champion, Jesse Pynnönen, by just 1.5 points, which goes to show how intense the competition was.

2025 Finland’s Strongest Man Results

1. Mika Törrö — 110.5 points
2. Jesse Pynnönen — 109 points
3. Niko Nurmi — 100 points
4. Antti Uimonen — 87 points
5. Kari Savolainen — 86.5 points
6. Antti Peltomäki — 76.5 points
7. Ari Savolainen — 72 points
8. Mikko Muttonen — 69.5 points
9. Antti Hakamäki — 68 points
10. Tuomas Lindroos — 63.5 points
11. Teemu Janhunen — 61 points
12. Jeve Ojala — 54 points
13. Antti Mourujärvi — 46 points
14. Petri Tapaninaho — 44.5 points

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Event One — Cyr Dumbbell

The 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man kicked off with the Cyr Dumbbell event. The athletes had to lift and overhead press a heavy dumbbell with one arm. The ranking system was pretty simple, as the goal was to lift more weight than other athletes.

Jesse Pynnönen won the first event of the competition with a massive lift that came out to 91 kilograms (200.6 pounds). This pushed him ahead of five other athletes who tied for second place with a dumbbell of 84 kilograms (185.2 pounds).

• Jesse Pynnönen — 91 kilograms
• Niko Nurmi — 84 kilograms
• Antti Uimonen — 84 kilograms
• Ari Savolainen — 84 kilograms
• Mikko Muttonen — 84 kilograms
• Tuomas Lindroos — 84 kilograms
• Mika Törrö — 77 kilograms
• Kari Savolainen — 77 kilograms
• Teemu Janhunen — 77 kilograms
• Antti Peltomäki — 70 kilograms
• Jeve Ojala — 70 kilograms
• Antti Hakamäki — 63 kilograms
• Antti Mourujärvi — 63 kilograms
• Petri Tapaninaho — 56 kilograms

Event Two — Arm-Over-Arm Pull

The second event of the 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man was the Arm-Over-Arm Pull. So, the athletes had to pull a 12,000-kilogram (26,455-pound) vehicle for a distance of 17 meters. They had to complete the task in the shortest time possible, but the time limit was set to 60 seconds.

Mika Törrö was the quickest out of 14 athletes, having moved the truck at impressive speed throughout the entire event. He ended up with a time of 36.56 seconds, beating the next best man by exactly two seconds to take the event win.

• Mika Törrö — 36.56 seconds
• Niko Nurmi — 38.56 seconds
• Jesse Pynnönen — 38.81 seconds
• Antti Peltomäki — 43.25 seconds
• Mikko Muttonen — 43.81 seconds
• Petri Tapaninaho — 45.56 seconds
• Tuomas Lindroos — 48.15 seconds
• Antti Mourujärvi — 48.37 seconds
• Teemu Janhunen — 50.06 seconds
• Antti Uimonen — 50.38 seconds
• Kari Savolainen — 53.41 seconds
• Ari Savolainen — 58.62 seconds
• Antti Hakamäki — 16.56 meters
• Jeve Ojala — 16.42 meters

Event Three — Farmer’s Walk

In order to complete the third event of the competition, the athletes had to pick up two 121-kilogram (266.8-pound) implements and carry them for a total distance of 36 meters. They were given a 60-second time limit but aimed to finish the event with the quickest time possible.

Mika Törrö stayed in first place for the second consecutive event, proving to be the quickest athlete despite being one of the largest ones in the competition. His long steps allowed him to cross the finish line in 22.97 seconds, which was quick enough to beat all other competitors.

• Mika Törrö — 22.97 seconds
• Jesse Pynnönen — 24.41 seconds
• Antti Hakamäki — 29.12 seconds
• Antti Peltomäki — 29.79 seconds
• Niko Nurmi — 31.50 seconds
• Antti Mourujärvi — 36.25 seconds
• Kari Savolainen — 41.63 seconds
• Petri Tapaninaho — 41.81 seconds
• Mikko Muttonen — 44.35 seconds
• Teemu Janhunen — 47.12 seconds
• Antti Uimonen — 47.25 seconds
• Jeve Ojala — 34 meters
• Ari Savolainen — 29.73 meters
• Tuomas Lindroos — 18 meters

Event Four — Front Hold

The fourth event of the 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man shifted the focus on endurance. The athletes picked up a 32-kilogram (70.5-pound) implement and held it in front of them with straight arms. Once they got into position, the timer started, and from there they had to hold it for as long as possible.

The implement was extremely heavy, which is why the majority of athletes struggled to hold it for 15 or more seconds. On the other hand, Jesse Pynnönen achieved a time of 25.81 seconds, thus securing his second event win of the competition.

• Jesse Pynnönen — 25.81 seconds
• Antti Uimonen — 23.53 seconds
• Antti Peltomäki — 21.50 seconds
• Niko Nurmi — 18.62 seconds
• Kari Savolainen — 17.78 seconds
• Ari Savolainen — 14.75 seconds
• Mika Törrö — 14.31 seconds
• Mikko Muttonen — 11.44 seconds
• Tuomas Lindroos — 11.07 seconds
• Jeve Ojala — 8.50 seconds
• Antti Hakamäki — 7.40 seconds
• Petri Tapaninaho — 6.56 seconds
• Teemu Janhunen — 5.81 seconds
• Antti Mourujärvi — 5.44 seconds

Event Five — Max Deadlift

Event five revealed one exercise that is a staple in practically all major competitions — the Deadlift. In this case, the athletes performed multiple rounds with the aim of seeing who is capable of achieving the heaviest one-rep max.

The winning number turned out to be 340 kilograms (749.6 pounds) and it was Niko Nurmi who achieved the incredible lift. Using only a lifting belt and lifting straps, Niko easily completed the task, taking the event win without needing to push himself any further.

• Niko Nurmi — 340 kilograms
• Tuomas Lindroos — 330 kilograms
• Kari Savolainen — 320 kilograms
• Ari Savolainen — 320 kilograms
• Mika Törrö — 320 kilograms
• Mikko Muttonen — 310 kilograms
• Antti Hakamäki — 310 kilograms
• Antti Mourujärvi — 310 kilograms
• Jesse Pynnönen — 300 kilograms
• Antti Uimonen — 300 kilograms
• Jeve Ojala — 300 kilograms
• Petri Tapaninaho — 300 kilograms
• Teemu Janhunen — 300 kilograms
• Antti Peltomäki — No Lift

Event Six — Sandbag Medley

As the second half of the 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man started, the athletes were met with a series of sandbags. They first had to carry and load three sandbags weighing 120-kg (264.6-lb), 130-kg (286.6-lb), and 160-kg (352.7-lb), respectively. Following that, the competitors moved on and tossed two sandbags weighing 18-kg (39.7-lb) and 20-kg (44-lb).

Mika Törrö added another 14 points to his tally with his third event win of the competition. He was one of the few athletes who completed the entire event but finished significantly quicker than all other men. His final time came out to 51.59 seconds.

• Mika Törrö — 5 in 51.59 seconds
• Antti Uimonen — 5 in 63.84 seconds
• Mikko Muttonen — 5 in 71.63 seconds
• Jeve Ojala — 5 in 74.06 seconds
• Antti Hakamäki — 5 in 80.26 seconds
• Kari Savolainen — 5 in 82.40 seconds
• Niko Nurmi — 4 in 73.57 seconds
• Jesse Pynnönen — 2 in 22.31 seconds
• Ari Savolainen — 2 in 27.70 seconds
• Teemu Janhunen — 2 in 30.84 seconds
• Antti Peltomäki — 2 in 32.01 seconds
• Tuomas Lindroos — 2 in 36.87 seconds
• Petri Tapaninaho — 2 in 44.21 seconds
• Antti Mourujärvi — No Lift

Event Seven — Flintstone Barbell

Moving on to the seventh event of the 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man, the men took on the Flintstone Barbell. The bar was raised up to shoulder height. From there, the competitors picked it up and overhead pressed it. The only goal was to lift a heavier barbell than anyone else.

Teemu Janhunen walked away as the winner, having demonstrated tremendous upper body power but also impressive technique. He utilized the split-jerk technique, which is often seen among Olympic weightlifters. It worked out well for him since he overhead pressed 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds).

• Teemu Janhunen — 185 kilograms
• Jesse Pynnönen — 180 kilograms
• Antti Uimonen — 170 kilograms
• Niko Nurmi — 160 kilograms
• Ari Savolainen — 160 kilograms
• Antti Peltomäki — 160 kilograms
• Mika Törrö — 150 kilograms
• Kari Savolainen — 150 kilograms
• Mikko Muttonen — 130 kilograms
• Jeve Ojala — 130 kilograms
• Antti Hakamäki — 130 kilograms
• Tuomas Lindroos — 130 kilograms
• Petri Tapaninaho — 130 kilograms
• Antti Mourujärvi — 130 kilograms

Event Eight — Super Yoke

The Super Yoke also found its place at the 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man competition. Consequently, the competitors were tasked with picking up and carrying a massive 380-kilogram (837.8-pound) Yoke for a distance of 30 meters. It was a race to the finish, meaning that time was the only aspect that mattered.

Jesse Pynnönen continued to prove that he is one of the finest Strongmen that Finland has to offer, having locked in a convincing victory in the Super Yoke event. He finished the event in 30.06 seconds, nearly managing to break the half-a-minute milestone.

• Jesse Pynnönen — 30.06 seconds
• Kari Savolainen — 33.07 seconds
• Tuomas Lindroos — 33.44 seconds
• Mika Törrö — 35.59 seconds
• Ari Savolainen — 43.62 seconds
• Antti Uimonen — 44.06 seconds
• Teemu Janhunen — 45.66 seconds
• Niko Nurmi — 47.44 seconds
• Antti Peltomäki — 53.47 seconds
• Antti Hakamäki — 25.43 meters
• Jeve Ojala — 16.02 meters
• Antti Mourujärvi — 15.56 meters
• Petri Tapaninaho — 15 meters
• Mikko Muttonen — 14.25 meters

Event Nine — Hercules Hold

For the second-to-last event of the 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man, the athletes were put through one of the most painful tests of strength. They had to hold two pillars weighing 160 kilograms (352.7 pounds) for as long as possible. The event primarily tested grip strength but also mental resilience.

Antti Peltomäki put in an incredible performance, holding the implements for a time of 45.69 seconds. This would be a remarkable feat on its own, but considering that it came during the ninth event of the competition increased its impressiveness.

• Antti Peltomäki — 45.69 seconds
• Niko Nurmi — 41.49 seconds
• Antti Hakamäki — 40.53 seconds
• Antti Mourujärvi — 34.83 seconds
• Mika Törrö — 31.64 seconds
• Mikko Muttonen — 31.53 seconds
• Jeve Ojala — 29.84 seconds
• Jesse Pynnönen — 29.19 seconds
• Petri Tapaninaho — 18.74 seconds
• Kari Savolainen — 17.19 seconds
• Teemu Janhunen — 13.29 seconds
• Antti Uimonen — 12.78 seconds
• Ari Savolainen — 7.44 seconds
• Tuomas Lindroos — 6.44 seconds

Event Ten — Atlas Stones

The 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man wrapped up with the Atlas Stones event. It featured four boulders, starting at a weight of 140 kilograms (308.6 pounds) and ending at a whopping 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds).

It wasn’t a surprise that 12 out of 14 athletes were unable to complete the event, as the weights used would trouble even the greatest Strongmen in the world. However, this allowed Mika Törrö to prove just how incredible he is, having lifted all four stones in just 21.12 seconds. As a result, Mika won the 2025 Finland’s Strongest Man competition.

• Mika Törrö — 4 in 21.12 seconds
• Antti Uimonen — 4 in 53.69 seconds
• Kari Savolainen — 3 in 15.09 seconds
• Jesse Pynnönen — 3 in 15.82 seconds
• Jeve Ojala — 3 in 18.40 seconds
• Antti Hakamäki — 3 in 18.60 seconds
• Ari Savolainen — 3 in 20.05 seconds
• Petri Tapaninaho — 3 in 20.12 seconds
• Teemu Janhunen — 3 in 20.78 seconds
• Tuomas Lindroos — 3 in 20.94 seconds
• Antti Peltomäki — 3 in 21.94 seconds
• Niko Nurmi — 3 in 24.50 seconds
• Mikko Muttonen — 3 in 34.95 seconds
• Antti Mourujärvi — 2 in 10.81 seconds

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Mika Törrö has won multiple Finland’s Strongest Man titles over the course of his career but has also had some impressive international performances so far. He boasts countless podium finishes at the Strongman Champions League, along with one appearance at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition.

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