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Ilkka Nummisto

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Years Active 1983 - 1994
Born April 24, 1944
Height 1.86m
Weight 129kg
Birthplace Finland
Country 🇫🇮 Finland
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

23 Total Contests
3 Total Wins
1983 - 1994 Years Active

International

17 Contests
1 Wins

National

6 Contests
2 Wins

World's Strongest Man

5 Appearances
5 Finals
0 Wins
#3 Best Finish

Powerlifting Records

345.0kg Best Squat
242.5kg Best Bench
365.0kg Best Deadlift
942.5kg Best Total
7 meets Single-ply NordicPF Last: Mar 1986

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Ilkka Nummisto
Date of Birth
April 24, 1944
Birthplace
Finland
Country
Finland

Physical Stats

Height
1.86m
Weight
129kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1983 - 1994
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
23
Total Wins
3

Last updated: February 23, 2026

See Also

Finland Athletes Rankings World Records

About Ilkka Nummisto

Ilkka Nummisto is a Finnish strongman athlete. Nummisto stands 186 cm (6'1") and competes at 129 kg (284 lbs). Born in Finland, Nummisto is currently 81 years old.

Nummisto's competitive career spanned from 1983 to 1994. Across 23 competitions, Nummisto has claimed 3 wins. Nummisto's international record includes 17 competitions with 1 win on the world stage.

Nummisto reached the World's Strongest Man final 5 times across 5 appearances. Nummisto's best WSM result is a 3rd-place finish.

Read more about Ilkka Nummisto on Wikipedia.

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