Ilkka Nummisto
Compare to Another AthleteIlkka Nummisto is a strongman from Finland who stands 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall and competes at 129 kg (284 lb), born April 24, 1944 (age 82).
Last 5 Contests
- 3 1989 Finland's Strongest Man Apr 15, 1989
- 6 1989 World's Strongest Man Aug 18, 1989
- 3 1990 World's Strongest Man Aug 16, 1990
- 1 1992 Finland's Strongest Man Apr 11, 1992
- 8 1992 World's Strongest Man Oct 1, 1992
1 win and 3 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 8th at 1992 World's Strongest Man, Oct 1, 1992.
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ilkka Nummisto is strongest at Carry: an average placing of 3.8 across 9 outings, with 1 win. Weakest at Overhead Press (6.6 across 5).
- Carry 3.8
- Atlas Stones 4.0
- Loading Race 4.6
- Throwing 5.3
- Grip 5.7
- Vehicle Pull 6.4
- Overhead Press 6.6
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 | #8 | 29.00 |
| Apr 11, 1992 | 1992 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #1 | 61.00 |
| Aug 16, 1990 | 1990 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Joensuu, Finland, Finland | #3 | 39.00 |
| Aug 18, 1989 | 1989 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | San Sebastián, Spain, Spain | #6 | 27.50 |
| Apr 15, 1989 | 1989 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | Turku, Finland, Finland | #3 | 50.00 |
| Aug 28, 1988 | 1988 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Budapest, Hungary, Hungary | #5 | 40.00 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 1987 Défi Mark Ten International | Défi Mark Ten International | M | Montréal, Canada, Canada | #8 | 21.60 |
| Nov 19, 1986 | 1986 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | Nice, France, France | #7 | 19.00 |
| Mar 15, 1986 | 1986 Hercules Cup | Hercules Cup | M | Turku, Finland, Finland | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jan 26, 1985 | 1985 Atlas | Atlas | M | Tampere, Finland, Finland | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1994 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #8 | 39.00 |
| - | 1992 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 31.00 |
| - | 1992 Kraftur | Kraftur | M | - | #14 | 0.00 |
| - | 1991 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #8 | 9.00 |
| - | 1991 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #13 | 0.00 |
| - | 1990 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 51.00 |
| - | 1989 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #15 | 27.00 |
| - | 1988 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | - | #6 | 11.00 |
| - | 1988 Sommelo Super Cup | Sommelo Super Cup | M | - | #2 | 27.50 |
| - | 1988 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1987 Sommelo Super Cup | Sommelo Super Cup | M | - | #2 | 28.00 |
| - | 1983 Viking 83 | Nordic Strongest Man | M | - | #6 | 2354.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
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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
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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 82 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.
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