1991 World's Strongest Man
The 1991 World's Strongest Man was held on 1991-10-04 in Tenerife, Spain. 8 athletes competed across 8 events were contested.
Events (8 total)
- 1. Loading Race
- 2. Barrel Lift
- 3. Truck Pull
- 4. Max Deadlift
- 5. Medley
- 6. Crucifix Hold
- 7. Atlas Stones
- 8. Arm Over Arm Pull
Results
| Place | Athlete | Total | Arm Over Arm Pull | Atlas Stones | Barrel Lift | Crucifix Hold | Loading Race | Max Deadlift | Medley | Truck Pull |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnús Ver Magnússon 🇮🇸 | 56.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 130 kg | 7.0 | 8.0 6 in 58.00 s | 8.0 420 kg | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Henning Thorsen 🇩🇰 | 48.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 110 kg | 3.0 | 6.0 6 in 66.00 s | 5.5 380 kg | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Gary Taylor 🇬🇧 | 39.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 110 kg | 6.0 | 2.0 6 implements | 7.0 410 kg | 8.0 | 1.0 |
| 4 | Ted van der Parre 🇳🇱 | 35.5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 110 kg | 5.0 | 7.0 6 in 64.00 s | 2.5 | 2.0 | 6.0 |
| 5 | O.D. Wilson 🇺🇸 | 30.5 | 0.0 (Withdrew) | 3.0 | 7.0 125 kg | 1.0 | 4.0 6 implements | 5.5 380 kg | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Gregg Ernst 🇨🇦 | 29.5 | 2.0 | 7.0 | 4.0 110 kg | 2.0 | 5.0 6 in 69.00 s | 2.5 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| 7 | Markku Suonenvirta 🇫🇮 | 25.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 100 kg | 8.0 | 3.0 6 in 114.00 s | 2.5 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| 8 | Manfred Höberl 🇦🇹 | 22.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 110 kg | 4.0 | 1.0 4 implements | 2.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Event-by-Event Results
Arm Over Arm Pull
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henning Thorsen | - | 8.0 |
| 2 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 7.0 |
| 3 | Gary Taylor | - | 6.0 |
| 4 | Ted van der Parre | - | 5.0 |
| 5 | Markku Suonenvirta | - | 4.0 |
| 6 | Manfred Höberl | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | Gregg Ernst | - | 2.0 |
| - | O.D. Wilson | (Withdrew) | 0.0 |
Atlas Stones
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henning Thorsen | - | 8.0 |
| 2 | Gregg Ernst | - | 7.0 |
| 3 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 6.0 |
| 4 | Gary Taylor | - | 5.0 |
| 5 | Ted van der Parre | - | 4.0 |
| 6 | O.D. Wilson | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | Markku Suonenvirta | - | 2.0 |
| 8 | Manfred Höberl | - | 1.0 |
Barrel Lift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 130 kg | 8.0 |
| 2 | O.D. Wilson | 125 kg | 7.0 |
| 3 | Henning Thorsen | 110 kg | 4.0 |
| 3 | Gary Taylor | 110 kg | 4.0 |
| 3 | Ted van der Parre | 110 kg | 4.0 |
| 3 | Gregg Ernst | 110 kg | 4.0 |
| 3 | Manfred Höberl | 110 kg | 4.0 |
| 8 | Markku Suonenvirta | 100 kg | 1.0 |
Crucifix Hold
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markku Suonenvirta | - | 8.0 |
| 2 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 7.0 |
| 3 | Gary Taylor | - | 6.0 |
| 4 | Ted van der Parre | - | 5.0 |
| 5 | Manfred Höberl | - | 4.0 |
| 6 | Henning Thorsen | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | Gregg Ernst | - | 2.0 |
| 8 | O.D. Wilson | - | 1.0 |
Loading Race
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 6 in 58.00 s | 8.0 |
| 2 | Ted van der Parre | 6 in 64.00 s | 7.0 |
| 3 | Henning Thorsen | 6 in 66.00 s | 6.0 |
| 4 | Gregg Ernst | 6 in 69.00 s | 5.0 |
| 5 | O.D. Wilson | 6 implements | 4.0 |
| 6 | Markku Suonenvirta | 6 in 114.00 s | 3.0 |
| 7 | Gary Taylor | 6 implements | 2.0 |
| 8 | Manfred Höberl | 4 implements | 1.0 |
Max Deadlift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 420 kg | 8.0 |
| 2 | Gary Taylor | 410 kg | 7.0 |
| 3 | Henning Thorsen | 380 kg | 5.5 |
| 3 | O.D. Wilson | 380 kg | 5.5 |
| 5 | Ted van der Parre | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Gregg Ernst | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Markku Suonenvirta | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Manfred Höberl | - | 2.5 |
Medley
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Taylor | - | 8.0 |
| 2 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 7.0 |
| 3 | Henning Thorsen | - | 6.0 |
| 4 | Gregg Ernst | - | 5.0 |
| 5 | Manfred Höberl | - | 4.0 |
| 6 | O.D. Wilson | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | Ted van der Parre | - | 2.0 |
| 8 | Markku Suonenvirta | - | 1.0 |
Truck Pull
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henning Thorsen | - | 8.0 |
| 2 | O.D. Wilson | - | 7.0 |
| 3 | Ted van der Parre | - | 6.0 |
| 4 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | - | 5.0 |
| 5 | Markku Suonenvirta | - | 4.0 |
| 6 | Manfred Höberl | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | Gregg Ernst | - | 2.0 |
| 8 | Gary Taylor | - | 1.0 |
Last updated: March 3, 2026
See Also
About 1991 World's Strongest Man
Strongman competitions test athletes across multiple events in a single contest, combining static strength, moving events, and endurance challenges. Results are typically scored using a points-based system where athletes earn placements in each event, and the overall winner is determined by the lowest cumulative score or highest total points.
Competition pages include full event breakdowns, individual athlete performances, and historical context for each contest. Whether you're researching World's Strongest Man finals, Arnold Strongman Classic results, or regional qualifiers, our database covers thousands of competitions from the sport's history.