1993 World Viking Challenge
The 1993 World Viking Challenge was held. 6 athletes competed across 8 events were contested.
Events (8 total)
- 1. Húsafell Stone
- 2. Weight Throw
- 3. Loading Race
- 4. Arm Over Arm Pull
- 5. Atlas Stones
- 6. Crucifix Hold
- 7. Max Log Lift
- 8. Car Walk
Results
| Place | Athlete | Total | Arm Over Arm Pull | Atlas Stones | Car Walk | Crucifix Hold | Húsafell Stone | Loading Race | Max Log Lift | Weight Throw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnús Ver Magnússon 🇮🇸 | 35.0 | 2.0 5.65 m | 6.0 4 in 16.10 s | 3.0 DNF | 5.0 44.80 s | 5.0 51.4 m | 3.0 43.90 s | 6.0 160 kg | 5.0 5.18 m |
| 2 | Andrés Guðmundsson 🇮🇸 | 32.0 | 5.0 29.20 s | 5.0 4 in 18.23 s | 4.0 32.00 s | 1.0 33.10 s | 6.0 57.3 m | 6.0 36.50 s | 1.5 130 kg | 3.5 5.03 m |
| 3 | Riku Kiri 🇫🇮 | 29.5 | 6.0 27.70 s | 3.0 4 in 24.40 s | 5.0 30.60 s | 4.0 44.10 s | 3.0 29.8 m | 5.0 40.20 s | 1.5 130 kg | 2.0 4.88 m |
| 4 | Manfred Höberl 🇦🇹 | 26.0 | 3.0 39.50 s | 4.0 4 in 19.00 s | 2.0 DNF | 2.0 40.90 s | 4.0 31.5 m | 2.0 46.60 s | 3.0 145 kg | 6.0 5.33 m |
| 5 | Hjalti Árnason 🇮🇸 | 23.0 | 1.0 4.91 m | 2.0 3 in 16.23 s | 6.0 28.70 s | 3.0 43.80 s | 2.0 29 m | 4.0 41.40 s | 4.0 150 kg | 1.0 4.57 m |
| 6 | Jamie Reeves 🇬🇧 | 22.5 | 4.0 39.00 s | 1.0 3 in 18.45 s | 1.0 DNF | 6.0 62.20 s | 1.0 23.5 m | 1.0 50.55 s | 5.0 155 kg | 3.5 5.03 m |
Event-by-Event Results
Arm Over Arm Pull
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riku Kiri | 27.70 s | 6.0 |
| 2 | Andrés Guðmundsson | 29.20 s | 5.0 |
| 3 | Jamie Reeves | 39.00 s | 4.0 |
| 4 | Manfred Höberl | 39.50 s | 3.0 |
| 5 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 5.65 m | 2.0 |
| 6 | Hjalti Árnason | 4.91 m | 1.0 |
Atlas Stones
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 4 in 16.10 s | 6.0 |
| 2 | Andrés Guðmundsson | 4 in 18.23 s | 5.0 |
| 3 | Manfred Höberl | 4 in 19.00 s | 4.0 |
| 4 | Riku Kiri | 4 in 24.40 s | 3.0 |
| 5 | Hjalti Árnason | 3 in 16.23 s | 2.0 |
| 6 | Jamie Reeves | 3 in 18.45 s | 1.0 |
Car Walk
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hjalti Árnason | 28.70 s | 6.0 |
| 2 | Riku Kiri | 30.60 s | 5.0 |
| 3 | Andrés Guðmundsson | 32.00 s | 4.0 |
| 4 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | DNF | 3.0 |
| 5 | Manfred Höberl | DNF | 2.0 |
| 6 | Jamie Reeves | DNF | 1.0 |
Crucifix Hold
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Reeves | 62.20 s | 6.0 |
| 2 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 44.80 s | 5.0 |
| 3 | Riku Kiri | 44.10 s | 4.0 |
| 4 | Hjalti Árnason | 43.80 s | 3.0 |
| 5 | Manfred Höberl | 40.90 s | 2.0 |
| 6 | Andrés Guðmundsson | 33.10 s | 1.0 |
Húsafell Stone
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrés Guðmundsson | 57.3 m | 6.0 |
| 2 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 51.4 m | 5.0 |
| 3 | Manfred Höberl | 31.5 m | 4.0 |
| 4 | Riku Kiri | 29.8 m | 3.0 |
| 5 | Hjalti Árnason | 29 m | 2.0 |
| 6 | Jamie Reeves | 23.5 m | 1.0 |
Loading Race
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrés Guðmundsson | 36.50 s | 6.0 |
| 2 | Riku Kiri | 40.20 s | 5.0 |
| 3 | Hjalti Árnason | 41.40 s | 4.0 |
| 4 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 43.90 s | 3.0 |
| 5 | Manfred Höberl | 46.60 s | 2.0 |
| 6 | Jamie Reeves | 50.55 s | 1.0 |
Max Log Lift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 160 kg | 6.0 |
| 2 | Jamie Reeves | 155 kg | 5.0 |
| 3 | Hjalti Árnason | 150 kg | 4.0 |
| 4 | Manfred Höberl | 145 kg | 3.0 |
| 5 | Andrés Guðmundsson | 130 kg | 1.5 |
| 5 | Riku Kiri | 130 kg | 1.5 |
Weight Throw
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manfred Höberl | 5.33 m | 6.0 |
| 2 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 5.18 m | 5.0 |
| 3 | Andrés Guðmundsson | 5.03 m | 3.5 |
| 3 | Jamie Reeves | 5.03 m | 3.5 |
| 5 | Riku Kiri | 4.88 m | 2.0 |
| 6 | Hjalti Árnason | 4.57 m | 1.0 |
Last updated: March 3, 2026