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1997 European Open

The 1997 European Open was held. 13 athletes competed across 7 events were contested.

Date: Date unknown
Location: Location unknown
Type: European Open
Division: Men
Riku Kiri
1st Place

Riku Kiri 🇫🇮

Total Points: 72.0

Events (7 total)

  1. 1. Keg Toss
  2. 2. Crucifix Hold
  3. 3. Max Log Lift
  4. 4. Atlas Stones
  5. 5. Truck Pull
  6. 6. Max Deadlift
  7. 7. Power Stairs

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Riku Kiri 🇫🇮 FIN 72.0
2 Gerrit Badenhorst 🇿🇦 RSA 67.0
3 Magnús Ver Magnússon 🇮🇸 ISL 66.0
4 Berend Veneberg 🇳🇱 NED 65.5
5 Paul Smeets 🇳🇱 NED 58.0
6 Heinz Ollesch 🇩🇪 GER 51.0
7 Jamie Reeves 🇬🇧 GBR 49.5
8 Regin Vágadal 🇫🇷 FRO 46.5
9 Bill Lyndon 🇦🇺 AUS 42.5
10 László Fekete 🇭🇺 HUN 34.5
11 Harold Collins 🇺🇸 USA 33.5
12 Ted van der Parre 🇳🇱 NED 29.0
13 Bill Pittuck 🇬🇧 GBR 15.0
Last updated: February 22, 2026

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