Henning Thorsen
Compare to Another AthleteHenning Thorsen is a strongman from Denmark who stands 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall and competes at 140 kg (309 lb), born October 20, 1959 (age 67).
Last 3 Contests
- 4 1990 World's Strongest Man Aug 16, 1990
- 2 1991 World's Strongest Man Oct 4, 1991
- 6 1992 World's Strongest Man Oct 1, 1992
1 podium in the last 3. Most recent: 6th at 1992 World's Strongest Man, Oct 1, 1992.
Competition Statistics
International
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Henning Thorsen is strongest at Carry: an average placing of 3.6 across 9 outings, with 2 wins. Weakest at Grip (6.8 across 5).
- Carry 3.6
- Loading Race 3.0
- Atlas Stones 4.3
- Vehicle Pull 4.3
- Deadlift 6.8
- Grip 6.8
Average finishing position in each event type, across every contest we hold results for. Lower is better. Ordering weighs how often an event has been contested, so a strong average from a handful of outings does not outrank a long record. That is why an event higher up the list can show a slightly worse average than one below it. Event types with fewer than 4 recorded outings are not shown.
Powerlifting Records
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 1992 | 1992 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | ReykjavÃk, Iceland, Iceland | #6 | 41.00 |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 1991 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Tenerife, Spain, Spain | #2 | 48.50 |
| Aug 16, 1990 | 1990 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Joensuu, Finland, Finland | #4 | 34.00 |
| - | 1995 Hercules in the Old Town | Hercules in the Old Town | M | - | #4 | 48.50 |
| - | 1994 Hercules in the Old Town | Hercules in the Old Town | M | - | #4 | 47.00 |
| - | 1992 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #9 | 23.50 |
| - | 1992 Hercules in the Old Town | Hercules in the Old Town | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1991 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 29.00 |
| - | 1991 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #6 | 0.00 |
| - | 1991 Hreysti | Hreysti | M | - | #4 | 16.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. 18-inch Deadlift | 380.0 kg | 1991 World's Strongest Man | Oct 4, 1991 | - |
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