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Henning Thorsen

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Years Active 1990 - 1995
Born October 20, 1959
Height 1.93m
Weight 140kg
Birthplace Denmark
Country 🇩🇰 Denmark
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

10 Total Contests
0 Total Wins
1990 - 1995 Years Active

International

10 Contests
0 Wins

World's Strongest Man

3 Appearances
3 Finals
0 Wins
#2 Best Finish

Powerlifting Records

325.0kg Best Squat
202.5kg Best Bench
310.0kg Best Deadlift
837.5kg Best Total
2 meets Single-ply NordicPF Last: Sep 1989

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Henning Thorsen
Date of Birth
October 20, 1959
Birthplace
Denmark
Country
Denmark

Physical Stats

Height
1.93m
Weight
140kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1990 - 1995
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
10
Total Wins
0

Last updated: February 23, 2026

See Also

Denmark Athletes Rankings World Records

About Henning Thorsen

Henning Thorsen is a Danish strongman athlete. Thorsen stands 193 cm (6'4") and competes at 140 kg (309 lbs). Born in Denmark, Thorsen is currently 66 years old.

Thorsen's competitive career spanned from 1990 to 1995. With 10 contests on record, Thorsen has built considerable competitive experience. Thorsen has represented Denmark at 10 international events.

Thorsen reached the World's Strongest Man final 3 times across 3 appearances. Thorsen's best WSM result is a 2nd-place finish.

Read more about Henning Thorsen on Wikipedia.

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