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Sami Heinonen

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Years Active 1995 - 2002
Born January 1, 1973
Height 1.96m
Weight 135kg
Country 🇫🇮 Finland
Retired

Competition Statistics

22 Total Contests
3 Total Wins
1995 - 2002 Years Active

International

13 Contests
2 Wins

National

9 Contests
1 Wins

Career Bests

Career Trajectory

Contest placements by year - lower is better

Career trajectory chart
Best Placement Avg Placement Contests
Date Contest Name Type Division Location Placing Points
Aug 17, 2002 2002 IFSA Nordic Championships IFSA Grand Prix M Imatra, Finland, Finland #6 18.50
Jul 20, 2002 2002 Hämeenkyrön Vahvin Mies Vahvin Mies M Hämeenkyrö, Finland, Finland #1 23.00
Jul 13, 2002 2002 Kauttuan Vahvin Mies Vahvin Mies M Kauttua, Finland, Finland #1 6.50
Jun 29, 2002 2002 Kuikan Vahvin Mies Vahvin Mies M Kuikka, Finland, Finland #3 41.00
Mar 29, 2002 2002 Western Finland's Strongest Man Western Finland's Strongest Man M Rauma, Finland, Finland #1 9.50
Sep 21, 2001 2001 USA vs.The World National Strength Athletics Association M St. Louis, Missouri, United States #10 41.50
Apr 27, 2001 2001 Finland's Strongest Man Finland's Strongest Man M - #9 94.50
Mar 17, 2001 2001 Europe's Strongest Man Europe's Strongest Man M Helsinki, Finland, Finland #10 31.50
Feb 17, 2001 2001 Northeast Strongman Showdown Northeast Strongman Showdown M Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States #9 52.50
Mar 18, 2000 2000 IFSA Finland Grand Prix IFSA Grand Prix M Helsinki, Finland, Finland #6 42.00
Mar 6, 1999 1999 IFSA Finland Grand Prix IFSA Grand Prix M Helsinki, Finland, Finland #2 70.00
Jun 6, 1998 1998 Interstrong Challenge Interstrong Challenge M Moscow, Russia, Russia #6 18.50
- 2001 Finnish Open Finnish Open M - #2 41.50
- 2002 Finland's Strongest Man Finland's Strongest Man M - #2 189.50
- 2000 Finland's Strongest Man Finland's Strongest Man M - #2 201.50
- 1999 World Muscle Power Classic World Muscle Power Classic M - #5 0.00
- 1999 Finland's Strongest Man Finland's Strongest Man M - #2 98.00
- 1998 Finland's Strongest Man Finland's Strongest Man M - #5 188.00
- 1997 Finland's Strongest Man Finland's Strongest Man M - #2 151.00
- 1996 Finland's Strongest Man Finland's Strongest Man M - #4 162.00
- 1995 Lakeuden Vahvin Mies Vahvin Mies M - #7 17.00
- 1995 Finland's Strongest Man Finland's Strongest Man M - #2 140.00

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Personal Details

Full Name
Sami Heinonen
Date of Birth
January 1, 1973
Country
Finland

Physical Stats

Height
1.96m
Weight
135kg
Gender
Male

Career

Years Active
1995 - 2002
Status
Retired
Total Competitions
22
Total Wins
3

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About Sami Heinonen

Sami Heinonen is a Finnish strongman athlete. Heinonen stands 196 cm (6'5") and competes at 135 kg (298 lbs). Currently 53 years old, Heinonen has left a mark in professional strongman.

Heinonen's competitive career spanned from 1995 to 2002. Across 22 competitions, Heinonen has claimed 3 wins. Heinonen's international record includes 13 competitions with 2 wins on the world stage.

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