2000 IFSA Helsinki Grand Prix...

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 1999

Five competitors and four events have been confirmed for the 2000 IFSA Helsinki Grand Prix. Janne Virtanen, Juha Tuhkasaari, Svend Karlsen, Magnus Samuelsson and Martin Muhr have been officially named as competitors. Plans call for a total of ten competitors in this popular, demanding competition. A total of six events will be included, and four of them have been confirmed: log lift for reps, loading, wheelbarrow, yoke. The 2000 IFSA Helsinki Grand Prix will be held on March 18th in Helsinki, Finland, and will provide an early look at some of the top competitors on the international strongman circuit.

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