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European Hercules

Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.

10 Editions of European Hercules
10 Editions
1988 - 1997 Year Range
Magnús Ver Magnússon Most Recent Winner

The most recent European Hercules champion is Magnús Ver Magnússon. Riku Kiri holds the record with 5 titles (1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993). The series has run 10 editions (1988 - 1997).

Most Titles

1
Riku Kiri 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
5x
2
Jouko Ahola 1995, 1996
2x

Champions by Year

1997
Magnús Ver Magnússon
1996
Jouko Ahola
1995
Jouko Ahola 2-year streak
1994
Andrés Guðmundsson
1993
Riku Kiri
1992
Riku Kiri
1991
Riku Kiri
1990
Riku Kiri 4-year streak
1989
Raimo Pooman
1988
Riku Kiri

Contests

Year Contest Name Winner Location Athletes
1997 1997 European Hercules Magnús Ver Magnússon - 6
1996 1996 European Hercules Jouko Ahola - 10
1995 1995 European Hercules Jouko Ahola - 8
1994 1994 European Hercules Andrés Guðmundsson - 14
1993 1993 European Hercules Riku Kiri - 11
1992 1992 European Hercules Riku Kiri - 11
1991 1991 European Hercules Riku Kiri Finland flag Oulu 10
1990 1990 European Hercules Riku Kiri - 11
1989 1989 European Hercules Raimo Pooman - 15
1988 1988 European Hercules Riku Kiri - 12
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About Contest Series

European Hercules has run 10 editions (1988 - 1997). Riku Kiri holds the title record with 5 wins (1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993). The most recent champion is Magnús Ver Magnússon.

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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