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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
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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
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1999 AFSA Oberhausen Full Strength Challenge | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Oberhausen, Germany, Germany | #2 | 47.00 |
| Jun 24, 1999 | 1999 AFSA Austria Full Strength Challenge | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Seefeld, Austria, Austria | #2 | 44.00 |
| Apr 9, 1999 | 1999 AFSA Dubai Full Strength Challenge | AFSA Full Strength Challenge | M | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates | #2 | 37.50 |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 1998 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Tangier, Morocco, Morocco | #6 | 26.00 |
| Sep 5, 1998 | 1998 IFSA German Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Arnbruck, Germany, Germany | #1 | 34.00 |
| Aug 1, 1998 | 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Budapest, Hungary, Hungary | #1 | 56.00 |
| Mar 14, 1998 | 1998 IFSA Helsinki Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #7 | 32.50 |
| Jul 7, 1996 | 1996 IFSA Lithuania Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Klaipėda, Lithuania, Lithuania | #1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 1994 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Sun City, South Africa, South Africa | #3 | 48.00 |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 1991 Savon Herkules | Savon Herkules | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 1991 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | Oulu, Finland, Finland | #1 | 37.00 |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 1991 Hercules Cup | Hercules Cup | M | - | #1 | 58.00 |
| Mar 15, 1986 | 1986 Hercules Cup | Hercules Cup | M | Turku, Finland, Finland | #2 | 0.00 |
| - | 1996 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 59.00 |
| - | 1997 World's Strongest Viking | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #2 | 95.50 |
| - | 1987 Sommelo Super Cup | Sommelo Super Cup | M | - | #1 | 30.00 |
| - | 1988 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1988 Sommelo Super Cup | Sommelo Super Cup | M | - | #1 | 17.50 |
| - | 1988 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #1 | 63.00 |
| - | 1990 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1991 Hreysti | Hreysti | M | - | #2 | 27.00 |
| - | 1998 Atlantic Giant | IFSA Grand Prix | M | - | #2 | 43.50 |
| - | 1997 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 63.00 |
| - | 1992 Kraftur | Kraftur | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1995 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 77.00 |
| - | 1992 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #1 | 62.00 |
| - | 1993 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 97.00 |
| - | 1993 European Hercules | European Hercules | M | - | #1 | 0.00 |
| - | 1993 World Viking Challenge | World Viking Challenge | M | - | #3 | 29.50 |
| - | 1993 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #7 | 17.00 |
| - | 1993 World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #3 | 48.50 |
| - | 1997 European Open | European Open | M | - | #1 | 72.00 |
| - | 1996 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | - | #2 | 43.00 |
| - | 1995 Finnish Open | Finnish Open | M | - | #1 | 100.00 |
| - | 1994 Finland's Strongest Man | Finland's Strongest Man | M | - | #1 | 128.00 |
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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
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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 63 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.
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