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Markku Suonenvirta

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Years Active 1986 - 1992
Born April 12, 1955
Height 1.84m
Weight 127kg
Country 🇫🇮 Finland
Retired

Competition Statistics

12 Total Contests
1 Total Wins
1986 - 1992 Years Active

International

7 Contests
0 Wins

National

5 Contests
1 Wins

World's Strongest Man

1 Appearances
1 Finals
0 Wins
#7 Best Finish

Powerlifting Records

300.0kg Best Squat
202.5kg Best Bench
290.0kg Best Deadlift
775.0kg Best Total
5 meets Single-ply SVNL Last: Mar 1986

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Markku Suonenvirta
Date of Birth
April 12, 1955
Country
Finland

Physical Stats

Height
1.84m
Weight
127kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1986 - 1992
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
12
Total Wins
1

Last updated: February 23, 2026

See Also

Finland Athletes Rankings World Records

About Markku Suonenvirta

Markku Suonenvirta is a Finnish strongman athlete. Suonenvirta stands 184 cm (6'0") and competes at 127 kg (280 lbs). Currently 70 years old, Suonenvirta has left a mark in professional strongman.

Suonenvirta's competitive career spanned from 1986 to 1992. Across 12 competitions, Suonenvirta has claimed 1 win. Suonenvirta has represented Finland at 7 international events.

Suonenvirta reached the World's Strongest Man final 1 time across 1 appearance. Suonenvirta's best WSM result is a 7th-place finish.

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