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Riku Kiri

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Years Active 1986 - 1999
Born April 5, 1963
Height 1.93m
Weight 145kg
Birthplace Kotka, Finland
Country 🇫🇮 Finland
Retired Wikipedia

Competition Statistics

35 Total Contests
21 Total Wins
1986 - 1999 Years Active

International

32 Contests
18 Wins

National

3 Contests
3 Wins

World's Strongest Man

4 Appearances
4 Finals
0 Wins
#2 Best Finish

Powerlifting Records

357.5kg Best Squat
245.0kg Best Bench
335.0kg Best Deadlift
937.5kg Best Total
11 meets Single-ply NordicPF Last: Feb 1987

Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)

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Career Trajectory

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Personal Details

Full Name
Riku Kiri
Date of Birth
April 5, 1963
Birthplace
Kotka, Finland
Country
Finland

Physical Stats

Height
1.93m
Weight
145kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1986 - 1999
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
35
Total Wins
21

Last updated: February 23, 2026

See Also

Finland Athletes Rankings World Records

About Riku Kiri

Riku Kiri is a Finnish strongman athlete. Kiri stands 193 cm (6'4") and competes at 145 kg (320 lbs). Born in Kotka, Finland, Kiri is currently 62 years old.

Kiri's competitive career spanned from 1986 to 1999. Over 35 recorded contests, Kiri has collected 21 victories, achieving a 60% win rate. Kiri's international record includes 32 competitions with 18 wins on the world stage.

Kiri reached the World's Strongest Man final 4 times across 4 appearances. Kiri's best WSM result is a 2nd-place finish.

Read more about Riku Kiri on Wikipedia.

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