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2003 Viking Challenge

The 2003 Viking Challenge was held on 2003-03-29 in Miami, Florida. 10 athletes competed across 8 events were contested.

Date: March 29, 2003
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Type: Viking Challenge
Division: Men
Juha-Matti Räsänen
1st Place

Juha-Matti Räsänen 🇫🇮

Total Points: 31.0

Events (8 total)

  1. 1. Húsafell Stone
  2. 2. Keg Toss
  3. 3. Tire Flip
  4. 4. Atlas Stones
  5. 5. Arm Over Arm Pull
  6. 6. Medley
  7. 7. Squat Lift
  8. 8. Pole Push

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Juha-Matti Räsänen 🇫🇮 FIN 31.0
2 Phil Pfister 🇺🇸 USA 33.5
3 Don Pope 🇺🇸 USA 34.0
4 Gregor Edmunds 🇬🇧 GBR 38.0
5 Jesse Marunde 🇺🇸 USA 38.0
6 Heinz Ollesch 🇩🇪 GER 40.0
7 Steve Kirit 🇺🇸 USA 41.5
8 Walt Gogola 🇺🇸 USA 58.5
9 Torfi 🇮🇸 ISL 62.5
10 Flemming Rasmussen 🇩🇰 DEN 63.0
Last updated: March 3, 2026

About 2003 Viking Challenge

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