Jouko Ahola: Back in Competition

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2003

In a special appearance, two-time World's Strongest Man winner Jouko Ahola will compete on May 28th in Helsinki at the Strongbow Challenge 2003.

This competition is a charity event supporting programs that give youth an alternative to drugs and violence, and it will include a world record attempt in the farmer's walk. Besides Ahola, the list of competitors includes Janne Virtanen, also a WSM winner.

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