Helsinki GP 2000 Qualifier...
by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 1999
This year's IFSA Helsinki Grand Prix recently drew over 8,000 enthusiastic fans to watch some of the biggest names on the professional strongman circuit battle it out for top honors. With the dust barely settled, promoter Ilkka Kinnunen announced today that an international elimination contest for next year's event will be held in Saariselka, Finland on September 17-18. The best Finnish competitor and the best foreign competitor in this elimination contest will be invited to the prestigious Helsinki GP 2000.