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2012 World Strongwoman Championships

The 2012 World Strongwoman Championships was held on 2012-11-24 in Hämeenlinna, Finland. 11 athletes competed.

Date: November 24, 2012
Location: Hämeenlinna, Finland, Finland
Type: World Strongwoman Championships
Division: Women
Kristin Rhodes
1st Place

Kristin Rhodes 🇺🇸

Total Points: 15.5

Results

Place Athlete Country Points
1 Kristin Rhodes 🇺🇸 USA 15.5
2 Sophie Mangano 🇬🇧 GBR 29.0
3 Janne Grandalen-Flo 🇳🇴 NOR 29.5
4 Elena Naumcevski 🇦🇺 AUS 32.0
5 Alina Leisiö 🇫🇮 FIN 36.0
6 Annina Saine 🇫🇮 FIN 36.5
7 Bryndís Ólafsdóttir 🇮🇸 ISL 50.0
8 Emilie Bäcklund 🇸🇪 SWE 53.5
9 Anna Rosén 🇸🇪 SWE 57.0
10 Niina Jumppanen 🇫🇮 FIN 58.5
11 Siobhan Hyland 🇮🇪 IRL 64.5
Last updated: February 23, 2026

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About 2012 World Strongwoman Championships

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