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2005 Vulkan Grand Prix

The 2005 Vulkan Grand Prix was held on 2005-07-30 in Varberg, Sweden. 12 athletes competed across 6 events were contested.

Date: July 30, 2005
Location: Varberg, Sweden, Sweden
Type: Strongman Super Series
Division: Men
Mariusz Pudzianowski
1st Place

Mariusz Pudzianowski 🇵🇱

Total Points: 53.5

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Mariusz Pudzianowski 🇵🇱 POL 53.5
2 Janne Virtanen 🇫🇮 FIN 41.0
3 Jesse Marunde 🇺🇸 USA 37.5
4 Mykhailo Starov 🇺🇦 UKR 34.0
5 Raivis Vidzis 🇱🇻 LAT 32.5
6 Dave Ostlund 🇺🇸 USA 31.0
7 Boris Haraldsson 🇮🇸 ISL 25.5
7 Odd Haugen 🇳🇴 NOR 25.5
9 Ulf Eriksson 🇸🇪 SWE 16.0
10 Mick Gosling 🇬🇧 GBR 11.0
11 Richard Gosling 🇬🇧 GBR 10.5
12 Gudjón Gíslason 🇮🇸 ISL 2.0
Last updated: February 23, 2026

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About 2005 Vulkan Grand Prix

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