European Hercules was an annual strongman contest which consisted of international athletes from various countries.[1] The event was held annually in Finland.[1]

European Hercules
Tournament information
LocationFinland, various locations
Established1990
Final year1997
FormatMulti-event competition
Final champion
Iceland Magnús Ver Magnússon

Event Placings edit

Year Champion Runner-Up 3rd Place
1990   Riku Kiri   Ismo Åman   Aarre Käpylä
1991[2]   Riku Kiri   Jón Páll Sigmarsson/  Jamie Reeves
1992[3]   Riku Kiri   Aarre Käpylä/  Magnús Ver Magnússon
1993   Riku Kiri   Aarre Käpylä   Manfred Hoeberl
1994[4]   Andrés Guðmundsson   Manfred Hoeberl   Marko Varalahti
1995[5]   Jouko Ahola   Matti Uppa   Mika Palsi
1996[6]   Jouko Ahola   Hannu Osala   Jamie Reeves
1997[7]   Magnús Ver Magnússon   Jouko Ahola   Berend Veneberg

References edit

  1. ^ a b David Horne's World of Grip
  2. ^ "1991 European Hercules results". Strongman Archives.
  3. ^ "1992 European Hercules results". Strongman Archives.
  4. ^ "1994 European Hercules results". Strongman Archives.
  5. ^ "1995 European Hercules results". Strongman Archives.
  6. ^ "1996 European Hercules results". Strongman Archives.
  7. ^ "1997 European Hercules results". Strongman Archives.