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American Hercules

Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.

3 Editions of American Hercules
3 Editions
2000 - 2002 Year Range
Mark Philippi Most Recent Winner

The most recent American Hercules champion is Mark Philippi. The series has run 3 editions (2000 - 2002).

Champions by Year

2002
Mark Philippi
2001
Brian Schoonveld
2000
Juha-Matti Räsänen

Contests

Year Contest Name Winner Location Athletes
2002 2002 American Hercules Mark Philippi United States flag Kokomo 14
2001 2001 American Hercules Brian Schoonveld United States flag Kokomo 12
2000 2000 American Hercules Juha-Matti Räsänen United States flag Kokomo 10
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American Hercules has run 3 editions (2000 - 2002). The most recent champion is Mark Philippi.

Series pages track every edition of a competition, allowing you to follow how the event has changed over the years, which athletes have claimed multiple titles, and how performance standards have improved. This historical perspective is invaluable for understanding the trajectory of professional strongman.

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