European Hercules was an annual strongman contest which consisted of international athletes from various countries.David Horne's World of Grip The event was held annually in Finland from 1990 for eight consecutive years.
Riku Kiri holds the most wins with four consecutive titles in 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993. Jouko Ahola won it twice, back to back in 1995 and 1996. Andrés Guðmundsson and Magnús Ver Magnússon hold one title each, in 1994 and 1997 respectively.
Event Placings YearChampionRunner-up3rd place1990 Riku Kiri Ismo Åman Aarre Käpylä1991 Riku Kiri Jón Páll Sigmarsson & Jamie Reeves 1992 Riku Kiri Aarre Käpylä & Magnús Ver Magnússon 1993 Riku Kiri Aarre Käpylä Manfred Hoeberl1994 Andrés Guðmundsson Manfred Hoeberl Marko Varalahti1995 Jouko Ahola Matti Uppa Mika Palsi1996 Jouko Ahola Hannu Osala Jamie Reeves1997 Magnús Ver Magnússon Jouko Ahola Berend Veneberg
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