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World Strongbow

Complete history and results for this strongman contest series.

3 Editions of World Strongbow
3 Editions
1980 - 2003 Year Range
Janne Virtanen Most Recent Winner

The most recent World Strongbow champion is Janne Virtanen. The series has run 3 editions (1980 - 2003).

Champions by Year

2003
Janne Virtanen
1981
Andy Kerr
1980
Bill Kazmaier

Contests

Year Contest Name Winner Location Athletes
2003 2003 Strongbow Challenge Janne Virtanen Finland flag Helsinki 5
1981 1981 World Strongbow Andy Kerr United Kingdom flag Luton 8
1980 1980 World Strongbow Bill Kazmaier United Kingdom flag Woking 9
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About Contest Series

World Strongbow has run 3 editions (1980 - 2003). The most recent champion is Janne Virtanen.

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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