Janne Virtanen
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Years Active
1995 - 2009
Born
November 16, 1969
Height
1.97m
Weight
130kg
Birthplace
Espoo, Finland
Country
🇫🇮
Finland
Retired
Wikipedia
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).
Last 5 Contests
- 10 2008 Madison Square Garden Grand Prix Jun 21, 2008
- 8 2008 Viking Power Challenge Jul 5, 2008
- 3 2008 WSF Belarus Aug 3, 2008
- 7 2009 Globe's Strongest Man Jun 14, 2009
- 6 2009 Romania Grand Prix Jul 4, 2009
1 podium in the last 5. Most recent: 6th at 2009 Romania Grand Prix, Jul 4, 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Janne Virtanen is strongest at Grip: an average placing of 2.5 across 24 outings, with 10 wins. Weakest at Overhead Press (6.2 across 30).
- Grip 2.5
- Farmer's Walk 2.8
- Vehicle Pull 2.6
- Carry 3.7
- Medley 3.5
- Tire Flip 3.5
- Atlas Stones 4.3
- Loading Race 3.0
- Throwing 4.0
- Deadlift 4.9
- Yoke 5.3
- Squat 5.3
- Overhead Press 6.2
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.
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 | PÅ‚ock, 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 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Page of
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. 18-inch Deadlift | 360.0 kg | 2000 Atlantic Giant | Sep 2, 2000 | - |
| Max. Axle Press | 161.0 kg | 2009 Romania Grand Prix | Jul 4, 2009 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 340.0 kg | 2001 WSM Group 4 | - | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 155.0 kg | 2000 Beauty and the Beast | May 28, 2000 | - |
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