Kristján Níelsson
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Kristján 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 32).
| Full Name | Kristján Níelsson |
|---|---|
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 144 kg (317 lb) |
| Date of Birth | August 7, 1993 (age 32) |
| Nationality |  Iceland |
| Years Active | 2018 - 2025 |
Competition Statistics
International
National
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | 2026 Rebellion Strength Festival | Open | M | Timisoara, Romania | - | - |
| 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 |
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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
- 22
- Total Wins
- 1
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Kristján Níelsson
Kristján Níelsson is an Icelandic strongman athlete. Níelsson stands 179 cm (5'10") and competes at 144 kg (317 lbs). Currently 32 years old, Níelsson continues to compete in professional strongman.
Níelsson's competitive career spanned from 2018 to 2025. Across 22 competitions, Níelsson has claimed 1 win. Níelsson's international record includes 17 competitions with 1 win on the world stage.
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