Strongman Champions: Stefán Sölvi Pétursson in Iceland, Jani Illikainen in Finland

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2008

Four-time World's Strongest Man winner Magnús Ver Magnússonheld his Strongest Man in Iceland contest this past weekend, with Stefán Sölvi Pétursson taking the win - what less would you expect from the man that Magnús Ver once told IronMind® was his "secret weapon," a title he also bestowed on Benedikt Magnusson.

And over in Finland, Jani Illikainen won Finland's Strongest Man for the fourth time in a row, equaling the record of Janne Virtanen (2000 World's Strongest Man winner). Both Iceland and Finland have produced some of the most famous names in strongman, so congratulations to Stefán Sölvi Pétursson and Jani Illikainen, and keep your eye on both of these guys as they continue to compete in strongman contests this year.

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