IFSA Scandinavian Championships: Rasanen Wins, Minkwitz Second
by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2002
As the countdown to the World's Strongest Man show continues, Juha Rasanen won this weekend's IFSA Scandinavian Championships in Imatra, Finland.
Rasanen ended with 35-1/2 points overall, followed by Rene Minkwitz, at 29-1/2 points. Anders Johansson edged out Juha Pekka Aitala for third place, at 24-1/2 points to 24 points, respectively. Odd Haugen was fifth overall, with 19 points, followed by Sami Heinonen, at 18-1/2 points, Jon Williams, at 15 points, and Regin Vagadal, at 11 points.