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Jani Illikainen

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Years Active 2001 - 2008
Born January 26, 1976
Birthplace Pudasjärvi
Country 🇫🇮 Finland
Retired

Competition Statistics

21 Total Contests
8 Total Wins
2001 - 2008 Years Active

International

17 Contests
5 Wins

National

4 Contests
3 Wins

Powerlifting Records

335.0kg Best Squat
235.0kg Best Bench
330.0kg Best Deadlift
900.0kg Best Total
1 meet Raw RawPower Last: Nov 2004

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Jani Illikainen
Date of Birth
January 26, 1976
Birthplace
Pudasjärvi
Country
Finland

Physical Stats

Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
2001 - 2008
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
21
Total Wins
8

Last updated: February 23, 2026

See Also

Finland Athletes Rankings World Records

About Jani Illikainen

Jani Illikainen is a Finnish strongman athlete. Born in Pudasjärvi, Illikainen is currently 50 years old.

Illikainen's competitive career spanned from 2001 to 2008. Over 21 recorded contests, Illikainen has collected 8 victories, achieving a 38% win rate. Illikainen's international record includes 17 competitions with 5 wins on the world stage.

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