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Janne Virtanen
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Years Active
1995 - 2009
Born
November 16, 1969
Height
1.97m
Weight
130kg
Birthplace
Espoo, Finland
Country
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Finland
Retired
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Vital Statistics
Janne Virtanen is a strongman from Finland who stands 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall and competes at 130 kg (287 lb), born November 16, 1969 (age 56).
| Full Name | Janne Virtanen |
|---|---|
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 130 kg (287 lb) |
| Date of Birth | November 16, 1969 (age 56) |
| Place of Birth | Espoo, Finland |
| Nationality |  Finland |
| Years Active | 1995 - 2009 |
Competition Statistics
61
Total Contests
19
Total Wins
1995 - 2009
Years Active
International
53
Contests
13
Wins
National
8
Contests
6
Wins
World's Strongest Man
7
Appearances
4
Finals
1
Wins
#1
Best Finish
Career Bests
in event
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
Best Placement
Avg Placement
Contests
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2009 | 2009 Romania Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Bucharest, Romania, Romania | #6 | 19.50 |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 2009 Globe's Strongest Man | Globe's Strongest Man | M | Moscow, Russia, Russia | #7 | 39.00 |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 2008 WSF Belarus | World Strongman Federation | M | Lahoysk, Belarus, Belarus | #3 | 62.50 |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 2008 Viking Power Challenge | Strongman Super Series | M | Gol, Norway, Norway | #8 | 24.50 |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 2008 Madison Square Garden Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | New York City, New York, United States | #10 | 17.50 |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 2008 Globe's Strongest Man | Globe's Strongest Man | M | Moscow, Russia, Russia | #2 | 64.00 |
| Jul 7, 2007 | 2007 Viking Power Challenge | Strongman Super Series | M | Gol, Norway, Norway | #5 | 59.00 |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 2007 WSMC Moscow | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Moscow, Russia, Russia | #1 | 80.00 |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 2006 WSMC Moscow | World Strongman Cup Federation | M | Moscow, Russia, Russia | #2 | 57.00 |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 2006 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | #12 | 6.00 |
| Sep 27, 2005 | 2005 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Chengdu, China, China | #5 | 37.00 |
| Sep 4, 2005 | 2005 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Płock, Poland, Poland | #2 | 38.00 |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 2005 Mohegan Sun Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | #5 | 38.50 |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 2005 Vulkan Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Varberg, Sweden, Sweden | #2 | 41.00 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 2005 Nautilus Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Malbork, Poland, Poland | #6 | 22.00 |
| Jun 18, 2005 | 2005 Met-Rx Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Los Angeles, California, United States | #3 | 50.50 |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 2003 Strongman World Record Breakers | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Gdynia, Poland, Poland | #7 | 25.50 |
| Jun 28, 2003 | 2003 IFSA Ylitornio Challenge | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Ylitornio, Finland, Finland | #2 | 75.50 |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 2003 Holland Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Silvolde, Netherlands, Netherlands | #11 | 0.00 |
| Jun 7, 2003 | 2003 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | Dolbeau-Mistassini, Canada, Canada | #8 | 41.50 |
| May 28, 2003 | 2003 Strongbow Challenge | World Strongbow | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #1 | 0.00 |
| May 17, 2003 | 2003 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Vantaa, Finland, Finland | #1 | 44.00 |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 2003 IFSA Poland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Inowrocław, Poland, Poland | #7 | 18.00 |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 2002 WSM Group 4 | Open | M | - | #6 | 9.50 |
| Jul 27, 2002 | 2002 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Gdynia, Poland, Poland | #4 | 40.00 |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 2002 Finnish Open | Finnish Open | M | Ylitornio, Finland, Finland | #2 | 75.00 |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 2002 World Muscle Power Classic | World Muscle Power Classic | M | Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom | #3 | 52.00 |
| May 18, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey | #1 | 55.00 |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Vantaa, Finland, Finland | #1 | 65.00 |
| Feb 9, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Winter Cup International | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Szczyrk, Poland, Poland | #1 | 41.00 |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 2001 Sweden Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden | #10 | 30.50 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 2001 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zambia | #3 | 50.00 |
| Aug 8, 2001 | 2001 Valkealan Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Valkeala, Finland, Finland | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jul 28, 2001 | 2001 Atlantic Giant | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #2 | 38.00 |
| Jul 21, 2001 | 2001 Torniolaakson Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Ylitornio, Finland, Finland | #1 | 54.00 |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 2001 Turenki Open | Turenki Open | M | Turenki, Finland, Finland | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 9, 2001 | 2001 Myllyn Vahvin | Vahvin Mies | M | Kotka, Finland, Finland | #1 | 38.00 |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 2001 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #7 | 58.50 |
| May 20, 2001 | 2001 Holland Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | - | #4 | 43.00 |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 2001 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 218.50 |
| Mar 17, 2001 | 2001 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #2 | 61.00 |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 2001 IFSA Poland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Sopot, Poland, Poland | #2 | 43.00 |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 2000 IFSA China Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Panyu, China, China | #3 | 101.00 |
| Sep 16, 2000 | 2000 IFSA Romania Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Bucharest, Romania, Romania | #2 | 39.50 |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 2000 Atlantic Giant | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #2 | 49.00 |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 2000 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sun City, South Africa, South Africa | #1 | 59.00 |
| Jun 25, 2000 | 2000 IFSA Poland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Sopot, Poland, Poland | #3 | 47.00 |
| May 28, 2000 | 2000 Beauty and the Beast | Beauty and the Beast | M | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | #1 | 98.50 |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 2000 IFSA Ireland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #4 | 38.00 |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 2000 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #1 | 56.00 |
| Oct 17, 1999 | 1999 Viking of the North | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #3 | 25.00 |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 1999 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Valletta, Malta, Malta | #2 | 53.00 |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 1999 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #3 | 66.50 |
| Aug 11, 1998 | 1998 Turenki Open | Turenki Open | M | Turenki, Finland, Finland | #1 | 61.00 |
| - | 2001 Isommus Powerman | Isommus Powerman | M | - | #1 | 34.00 |
| - | 2000 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 205.50 |
| - | 1999 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 100.50 |
| - | 1998 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 201.00 |
| - | 1997 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 142.00 |
| - | 1996 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #6 | 153.50 |
| - | 1995 Finnish Open | Finnish Open | M | - | #13 | 38.00 |
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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.
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