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
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About Juha-Matti Räsänen
Juha-Matti Räsänen is a Finnish strongman athlete. Räsänen stands 198 cm (6'6") and competes at 135 kg (298 lbs). Born in Kuopio, Finland, Räsänen is currently 52 years old.
Räsänen's competitive career spanned from 1996 to 2006. Over 38 recorded contests, Räsänen has collected 13 victories, achieving a 34% win rate. Räsänen's international record includes 31 competitions with 11 wins on the world stage.
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