Sami Heinonen
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Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| 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
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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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