Janne Virtanen
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Janne Virtanen
- Date of Birth
- November 16, 1969
- Birthplace
- Espoo, Finland
- Country
- Finland
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.97m
- Weight
- 130kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1995 - 2009
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 61
- Total Wins
- 19
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Janne Virtanen
Janne Virtanen is a Finnish strongman athlete. Virtanen stands 197 cm (6'6") and competes at 130 kg (287 lbs). Born in Espoo, Finland, Virtanen is currently 56 years old.
Virtanen's competitive career spanned from 1995 to 2009. Over 61 recorded contests, Virtanen has collected 19 victories, achieving a 31% win rate. Virtanen's international record includes 53 competitions with 13 wins on the world stage.
Virtanen has won the World's Strongest Man title 1 time. In total, Virtanen appeared at 7 WSM competitions and reached the final on 4 occasions.
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