Kristján Níelsson
Compare to Another AthleteKristján Níelsson is a strongman from Iceland who stands 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall and competes at 144 kg (317 lb), born August 7, 1993 (age 33).
Recent Form
- 1 2025 Iceland's Strongest Viking Jul 11, 2025
- 10 2025 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic Nov 14, 2025
- 3 2026 Strongest Man in Iceland Jun 6, 2026
- 10 2026 Rebellion Strength Festival Jul 18, 2026
- 3 2026 Iceland's Strongest Viking Jul 24, 2026
1 win and 3 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 3rd at 2026 Iceland's Strongest Viking, Jul 24, 2026.
Competition Statistics
International
National
Strengths & Weaknesses
Kristján Níelsson is strongest at Overhead Press: an average placing of 2.5 across 24 outings, with 11 wins. Weakest at Throwing (6.1 across 16).
- Overhead Press 2.5
- Vehicle Pull 2.8
- Deadlift 4.6
- Carry 4.5
- Grip 4.5
- Medley 5.3
- Atlas Stones 5.7
- Loading Race 5.6
- Farmer's Walk 6.0
- Throwing 6.1
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 24, 2026 | 2026 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | - | #3 | 81.50 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 2026 Rebellion Strength Festival | Open | M | Timisoara, Romania | #10 | 24.00 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 2026 Strongest Man in Iceland | Strongest Man in Iceland | M | - | #3 | 60.00 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 2025 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic | Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic | M | - | #10 | 45.00 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 2025 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | Westfjords, Iceland, Iceland | #1 | 58.00 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 2024 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic | Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic | M | - | #13 | 46.50 |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 2024 OSG European Championships (Men) | OSG European Championships | M | York, England, United Kingdom | #14 | 18.50 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 2024 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | - | #7 | 31.00 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 2024 Strongest Man in Iceland | Strongest Man in Iceland | M | - | #2 | 67.50 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic | Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic | M | - | #10 | 40.00 |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 2023 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Selfoss, Iceland, Iceland | #4 | 24.50 |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 2023 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | - | #2 | 57.50 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 2022 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | Stykkishólmur, Iceland, Iceland | #3 | 63.00 |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 2022 Strongest Man in Iceland | Strongest Man in Iceland | M | Hafnarfjördur, Iceland, Iceland | #4 | 57.50 |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 2022 SCL World Record Breakers | Strongman Champions League | M | Vaasa, Finland, Finland | #8 | 26.50 |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 2021 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland | #3 | 46.50 |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 2021 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | - | #6 | 54.00 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | 2021 Strongest Man in Iceland | Strongest Man in Iceland | M | Hafnarfjördur, Iceland, Iceland | #4 | 70.50 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 2020 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Iceland's Strongest Viking | M | - | #4 | 42.00 |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 2019 East Coast Giant | East Coast Giant | M | - | #2 | 37.00 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 2019 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #5 | 34.50 |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 2019 Strongest Man in Iceland | Strongest Man in Iceland | M | Sudureyri, Iceland, Iceland | #4 | 56.00 |
| Jul 13, 2018 | 2018 Strongest Man in Iceland | Strongest Man in Iceland | M | Grindavík, Iceland, Iceland | #5 | 0.00 |
| Jun 16, 2018 | 2018 Iceland's Strongest Man | Iceland's Strongest Man | M | Mosfellsbær, Iceland, Iceland | #7 | 39.50 |
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. Deadlift | 380.0 kg | 2024 Strongest Man in Iceland | Jun 1, 2024 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 175.0 kg | 2023 Iceland's Strongest Viking | Jul 13, 2023 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Kristján Níelsson
- Date of Birth
- August 7, 1993
- Country
- Iceland
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.79m
- Weight
- 144kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 24
- Total Wins
- 1
Last updated: February 23, 2026