Juha-Matti Räsänen
Compare to Another AthleteJuha-Matti Räsänen is a strongman from Finland who stands 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall and competes at 135 kg (298 lb), born May 19, 1974 (age 52).
Last 5 Contests
- 1 2005 Kuikan Vahvin Mies Jul 2, 2005
- 15 2005 IFSA European Championships Jul 16, 2005
- 3 2005 IFSA Nordic Championships Aug 6, 2005
- 12 2005 IFSA World Open Aug 20, 2005
- 2 2006 Kuikan Vahvin Mies Jul 1, 2006
1 win and 3 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 2nd at 2006 Kuikan Vahvin Mies, Jul 1, 2006.
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Juha-Matti Räsänen is strongest at Farmer's Walk: an average placing of 3.2 across 13 outings, with 3 wins. Weakest at Tire Flip (7.2 across 5).
- Farmer's Walk 3.2
- Yoke 3.7
- Atlas Stones 4.4
- Medley 4.2
- Carry 5.1
- Deadlift 4.8
- Grip 5.2
- Vehicle Pull 6.0
- Overhead Press 6.3
- Tire Flip 7.2
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
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2006 | 2006 Kuikan Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Kuikka, Finland, Finland | #2 | 50.00 |
| Aug 20, 2005 | 2005 IFSA World Open | IFSA Grand Prix | M | São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil | #12 | 0.00 |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 2005 IFSA Nordic Championships | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Kristiansand, Norway, Norway | #3 | 43.00 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 2005 IFSA European Championships | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Riga, Latvia, Latvia | #15 | 19.00 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | 2005 Kuikan Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Kuikka, Finland, Finland | #1 | 34.00 |
| Jul 24, 2004 | 2004 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Jelenia Góra, Poland, Poland | #6 | 46.50 |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 2004 IFSA All Strength Challenge | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Riga, Latvia, Latvia | #6 | 24.00 |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 2004 Kuikan Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Kuikka, Finland, Finland | #1 | 41.00 |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 2003 Finland's Strongest Barbarian | Finland's Strongest Barbarian | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| May 17, 2003 | 2003 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Vantaa, Finland, Finland | #3 | 39.00 |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 2003 Viking Challenge | Viking Challenge | M | Miami, Florida, United States | #1 | 31.00 |
| Nov 23, 2002 | 2002 Sweden Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden | #11 | 36.50 |
| Oct 18, 2002 | 2002 IFSA China Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Panyu, China, China | #2 | 115.00 |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 2002 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia | #6 | 38.50 |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Nordic Championships | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Imatra, Finland, Finland | #1 | 35.50 |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 2002 Kuikan Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Kuikka, Finland, Finland | #1 | 43.00 |
| May 15, 2002 | 2002 Finland's Strongest Barbarian | Finland's Strongest Barbarian | M | Kuopio, Finland, Finland | #1 | 84.00 |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Vantaa, Finland, Finland | #3 | 42.00 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 2001 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zambia | #9 | 25.50 |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 2001 Strongman World Record Breakers | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Kokkola, Finland, Finland | #5 | 28.00 |
| Aug 18, 2001 | 2001 Strong Riga 800 | Strong Riga 800 | M | Riga, Latvia, Latvia | #9 | 34.00 |
| Jul 28, 2001 | 2001 Carribean World Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic | #1 | 114.00 |
| Jul 21, 2001 | 2001 Torniolaakson Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Ylitornio, Finland, Finland | #3 | 42.00 |
| May 6, 2001 | 2001 Finland's Strongest Barbarian | Finland's Strongest Barbarian | M | Kuopio, Finland, Finland | #1 | 12.00 |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 2001 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 216.50 |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 2000 American Hercules | American Hercules | M | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 24, 2000 | 2000 Great Lakes Strongman Challenge | National Strength Athletics Association | M | Tawas City, Michigan, United States | #2 | 0.00 |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 1998 Kuikan Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Kuikka, Finland, Finland | #2 | 79.00 |
| - | 2006 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 2004 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 105.00 |
| - | 2003 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 187.50 |
| - | 2002 Saarijärvi Open | Saarijärvi Open | M | - | #1 | 48.00 |
| - | 2002 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 191.50 |
| - | 2001 Finnish Open | Finnish Open | M | - | #5 | 36.00 |
| - | 2000 Finnish Open | Finnish Open | M | - | #3 | 27.00 |
| - | 2000 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 192.50 |
| - | 1999 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 93.50 |
| - | 1996 Central Finland's Strongest Man | Central Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 32.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Axle Press | 130.0 kg | 2005 IFSA Nordic Championships | Aug 6, 2005 | - |
| Max. Deadlift | 350.0 kg | 2001 WSM Group 1 | - | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 150.0 kg | 2002 Sweden Grand Prix | Nov 23, 2002 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Juha-Matti Räsänen
- Date of Birth
- May 19, 1974
- Birthplace
- Kuopio, Finland
- Country
- Finland
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.98m
- Weight
- 135kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1996 - 2006
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 38
- Total Wins
- 13
Last updated: February 23, 2026