Matti Uppa
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Years Active
1994 - 2006
Height
1.95m
Weight
135kg
Country
🇫🇮
Finland
Retired
Vital Statistics
Matti Uppa is a strongman from Finland who stands 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall and competes at 135 kg (298 lb).
| Full Name | Matti Uppa |
|---|---|
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 135 kg (298 lb) |
| Nationality |  Finland |
| Years Active | 1994 - 2006 |
Competition Statistics
22
Total Contests
1
Total Wins
1994 - 2006
Years Active
International
11
Contests
1
Wins
National
11
Contests
0
Wins
Career Bests
in event
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
Best Placement
Avg Placement
Contests
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2006 | 2006 Moscow Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Moscow, Russia, Russia | #14 | 9.00 |
| Jul 24, 2003 | 2003 Western Finland's Strongest Man | Western Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #7 | 0.00 |
| Jun 28, 2003 | 2003 IFSA Ylitornio Challenge | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Ylitornio, Finland, Finland | #8 | 56.00 |
| Jul 6, 2002 | 2002 Forssan Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Forssa, Finland, Finland | #3 | 67.00 |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 2002 Finnish Open | Finnish Open | M | Ylitornio, Finland, Finland | #3 | 64.50 |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Vantaa, Finland, Finland | #7 | 34.00 |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 2002 Western Finland's Strongest Man | Western Finland's Strongest Man | M | Rauma, Finland, Finland | #2 | 18.50 |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 2001 Turenki Open | Turenki Open | M | Turenki, Finland, Finland | #3 | 0.00 |
| Jun 9, 2001 | 2001 Platja d'Aro Grand Prix | Platja d'Aro Grand Prix | M | Platja d'Aro, Spain, Spain | #1 | 0.00 |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 2001 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 201.00 |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 1999 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #11 | 25.00 |
| Oct 3, 1998 | 1998 AFSA Las Vegas Full Strength Challenge | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | #3 | 32.00 |
| Jun 12, 1994 | 1994 Satakunnan Vahvin Mies | Vahvin Mies | M | Harjavalta, Finland, Finland | #2 | 43.00 |
| - | 2005 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 113.00 |
| - | 2002 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 173.50 |
| - | 2000 Finnish Open | Finnish Open | M | - | #2 | 24.00 |
| - | 2000 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 183.50 |
| - | 1998 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 199.00 |
| - | 1997 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #6 | 140.00 |
| - | 1996 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #5 | 158.50 |
| - | 1995 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #2 | 64.00 |
| - | 1995 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #6 | 131.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Page of
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Log Lift | 155.0 kg | 1994 Satakunnan Vahvin Mies | Jun 12, 1994 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Matti Uppa
- Country
- Finland
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.95m
- Weight
- 135kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1994 - 2006
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 22
- Total Wins
- 1
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Matti Uppa
Matti Uppa is a Finnish strongman athlete. Uppa stands 195 cm (6'5") and competes at 135 kg (298 lbs).
Uppa's competitive career spanned from 1994 to 2006. Across 22 competitions, Uppa has claimed 1 win. Uppa's international record includes 11 competitions with 1 win on the world stage.
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