Henning Thorsen
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Henning 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 66).
| Full Name | Henning Thorsen |
|---|---|
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 140 kg (309 lb) |
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1959 (age 66) |
| Place of Birth | Denmark |
| Nationality |  Denmark |
| Years Active | 1990 - 1995 |
Competition Statistics
International
World's Strongest Man
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 | Reykjavík, 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.
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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
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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.
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