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1997 European Hercules
The 1997 European Hercules was held. 6 athletes competed.
Results
| Place | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnús Ver Magnússon | 🇮🇸 ISL | 88.0 |
| 2 | Jouko Ahola | 🇫🇮 FIN | 82.0 |
| 3 | Berend Veneberg | 🇳🇱 NED | 80.0 |
| 4 | Aarre Käpylä | 🇫🇮 FIN | 70.0 |
| 5 | Svend Karlsen | 🇳🇴 NOR | 59.0 |
| 6 | Hannu Osala | 🇫🇮 FIN | 56.0 |
Last updated: March 3, 2026
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About 1997 European Hercules
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