1997 World's Strongest Woman
The 1997 World's Strongest Woman was held. 7 athletes competed across 6 events were contested.
Events (6 total)
- 1. Max Log Lift
- 2. Keg Press
- 3. Dumbbell Press
- 4. Max Deadlift
- 5. Max Squat
- 6. Arm Over Arm Pull
Results
| Place | Athlete | Total | Arm Over Arm Pull | Dumbbell Press | Keg Press | Max Deadlift | Max Log Lift | Max Squat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michelle Sørensen 🇩🇰 | 38.0 | 4.0 12.00 s | 7.0 40 reps | 7.0 3 in 11.82 s | 7.0 370 kg | 7.0 100 kg | 6.0 207.5 kg |
| 2 | Joanne Amies-Winter 🇬🇧 | 34.0 | 7.0 10.00 s | 5.0 25 reps | 6.0 3 in 14.48 s | 6.0 330 kg | 6.0 82.5 kg | 4.0 195 kg |
| 3 | Anna Stikkelstad 🇳🇴 | 25.5 | 6.0 11.00 s | 2.0 11 reps | 4.0 2 in 15.93 s | 4.0 322.5 kg | 2.5 70 kg | 7.0 215 kg |
| 4 | Karen Wilkeson 🇺🇸 | 23.0 | 5.0 12.00 s | 4.0 20 reps | 3.0 2 in 17.76 s | 3.0 315 kg | 5.0 77.5 kg | 3.0 190 kg |
| 5 | Susanne Formgren 🇸🇪 | 20.0 | 1.0 18.00 s | 6.0 26 reps | 2.0 2 in 24.85 s | 5.0 325 kg | 1.0 67 kg | 5.0 205 kg |
| 6 | Doris Schumacher 🇩🇪 | 19.0 | 3.0 14.00 s | 3.0 13 reps | 5.0 2 in 15.06 s | 2.0 300 kg | 4.0 72 kg | 2.0 185 kg |
| 7 | Sigrún Hreidarsdóttir 🇮🇸 | 7.5 | 2.0 16.00 s | 1.0 10 reps | 1.0 2 in 24.86 s | 1.0 225 kg | 2.5 70 kg | 0.0 (No lift) |
Event-by-Event Results
Arm Over Arm Pull
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joanne Amies-Winter | 10.00 s | 7.0 |
| 2 | Anna Stikkelstad | 11.00 s | 6.0 |
| 3 | Karen Wilkeson | 12.00 s | 5.0 |
| 4 | Michelle Sørensen | 12.00 s | 4.0 |
| 5 | Doris Schumacher | 14.00 s | 3.0 |
| 6 | Sigrún Hreidarsdóttir | 16.00 s | 2.0 |
| 7 | Susanne Formgren | 18.00 s | 1.0 |
Dumbbell Press
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michelle Sørensen | 40 reps | 7.0 |
| 2 | Susanne Formgren | 26 reps | 6.0 |
| 3 | Joanne Amies-Winter | 25 reps | 5.0 |
| 4 | Karen Wilkeson | 20 reps | 4.0 |
| 5 | Doris Schumacher | 13 reps | 3.0 |
| 6 | Anna Stikkelstad | 11 reps | 2.0 |
| 7 | Sigrún Hreidarsdóttir | 10 reps | 1.0 |
Keg Press
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michelle Sørensen | 3 in 11.82 s | 7.0 |
| 2 | Joanne Amies-Winter | 3 in 14.48 s | 6.0 |
| 3 | Doris Schumacher | 2 in 15.06 s | 5.0 |
| 4 | Anna Stikkelstad | 2 in 15.93 s | 4.0 |
| 5 | Karen Wilkeson | 2 in 17.76 s | 3.0 |
| 6 | Susanne Formgren | 2 in 24.85 s | 2.0 |
| 7 | Sigrún Hreidarsdóttir | 2 in 24.86 s | 1.0 |
Max Deadlift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michelle Sørensen | 370 kg | 7.0 |
| 2 | Joanne Amies-Winter | 330 kg | 6.0 |
| 3 | Susanne Formgren | 325 kg | 5.0 |
| 4 | Anna Stikkelstad | 322.5 kg | 4.0 |
| 5 | Karen Wilkeson | 315 kg | 3.0 |
| 6 | Doris Schumacher | 300 kg | 2.0 |
| 7 | Sigrún Hreidarsdóttir | 225 kg | 1.0 |
Max Log Lift
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michelle Sørensen | 100 kg | 7.0 |
| 2 | Joanne Amies-Winter | 82.5 kg | 6.0 |
| 3 | Karen Wilkeson | 77.5 kg | 5.0 |
| 4 | Doris Schumacher | 72 kg | 4.0 |
| 5 | Anna Stikkelstad | 70 kg | 2.5 |
| 5 | Sigrún Hreidarsdóttir | 70 kg | 2.5 |
| 7 | Susanne Formgren | 67 kg | 1.0 |
Max Squat
| # | Athlete | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Stikkelstad | 215 kg | 7.0 |
| 2 | Michelle Sørensen | 207.5 kg | 6.0 |
| 3 | Susanne Formgren | 205 kg | 5.0 |
| 4 | Joanne Amies-Winter | 195 kg | 4.0 |
| 5 | Karen Wilkeson | 190 kg | 3.0 |
| 6 | Doris Schumacher | 185 kg | 2.0 |
| - | Sigrún Hreidarsdóttir | (No lift) | 0.0 |
Last updated: February 22, 2026