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1998 IFSA Helsinki Grand Prix

The 1998 IFSA Helsinki Grand Prix was held on 1998-03-14 in Helsinki, Finland. 10 athletes competed across 8 events were contested.

Date: March 14, 1998
Location: Helsinki, Finland, Finland
Type: IFSA Grand Prix
Division: Men
Jouko Ahola
1st Place

Jouko Ahola 🇫🇮

Total Points: 74.0

Events (8 total)

  1. 1. Vertical Lift
  2. 2. Crucifix Hold
  3. 3. Atlas Stones
  4. 4. Wheelbarrow Carry
  5. 5. Loading Race
  6. 6. Conan's Wheel
  7. 7. Farmer's Walk
  8. 8. Power Stairs

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Jouko Ahola 🇫🇮 FIN 74.0
2 Magnús Ver Magnússon 🇮🇸 ISL 62.5
3 Svend Karlsen 🇳🇴 NOR 61.0
4 Magnus Samuelsson 🇸🇪 SWE 50.0
5 Juha Tuhkasaari 🇫🇮 FIN 44.0
6 Martin Muhr 🇩🇪 GER 38.0
7 Riku Kiri 🇫🇮 FIN 32.5
8 Regin Vágadal 🇫🇷 FRO 30.5
9 Berend Veneberg 🇳🇱 NED 24.5
10 Heinz Ollesch 🇩🇪 GER 7.0
Last updated: February 23, 2026

About 1998 IFSA Helsinki Grand Prix

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