Athlete Bio
Jouko Ahola

Years Active: 1994-2002
Born: 1970-12-01
Height: 1.85 m (6' 1")
Weight: 121 kg (267 lbs)

Competition Totals:
TypeContestsWins
International2211
WSM Totals:
AppearancesFinalsWins
332
Date Contest Contest Type Division Location Placing
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Primm, Nevada 1 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Tangier, Morocco 2 of 10
1999-09-18 1999 WSM FinalWorld's Strongest Man Open Valletta, Malta 1 of 10
1995 1995 World Strongman ChallengeWorld Strongman Challenge Open Russia 1 of 12
1999-05-16 1999 Atlantic GiantIFSA Grand Prix Open Faroe Islands 1 of 8
1998-03-14 1998 IFSA Helsinki Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Helsinki, Finland 1 of 10
1996 1996 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Helsinki, Finland 4 of 12
1995 1995 Europe's Strongest ManEurope's Strongest Man Open Heide, Germany 2 of 12
1999-06-06 1999 Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast Open Honolulu, Hawaii 1 of 14
2002-10-21 2002 IFSA China Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Panyu, China 9 of 15
1999-08-14 1999 IFSA Czech Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Prague, Czech Republic 2 of 5
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Hardenberg, Netherlands 2 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Keszthely, Hungary 2 of 10
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Helsinki, Finland 1 of 14
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixIFSA Grand Prix Open Arnbruck, Germany 2 of 8
1996 1996 World's Strongest VikingIFSA Grand Prix Open Copenhagen, Denmark 4 of 11
1998 1998 World Muscle Power ClassicWorld Muscle Power Classic Open Callander, Scotland 1 of 8
1997 1997 European HerculesEuropean Hercules Open Oulu, Finland 2 of 6
1996 1996 European HerculesEuropean Hercules Open Oulu, Finland 1 of 10
1995 1995 European HerculesEuropean Hercules Open Oulu, Finland 1 of 8
1994 1994 European HerculesEuropean Hercules Open Oulu, Finland 6 of 14
1998-11-08 1998 Strongest Man AliveStrongest Man Alive Open St. Louis, Missouri 1 of 10
Date Contest Event Result Placing
1999-09-18 1999 WSM FinalMedley
(120 kg farmer's walk (30 m), 2x 300 kg
tire flip, 350 kg chain drag (15 m))
43.65 s 2 of 10
1999-09-18 1999 WSM FinalViking Press
(No resting allowed)
14 reps 3 of 10
1999-09-18 1999 WSM FinalPlane Pull 40.44 s 2 of 10
1999-09-18 1999 WSM FinalAtlas Stones
(95 to 160 kg)
5 in 43.65 s 2 of 10
1999-09-18 1999 WSM FinalArm Over Arm Pull 36.20 s 5 of 10
1999-09-18 1999 WSM FinalMax Deadlift 380 kg 1 of 10
1999-09-18 1999 WSM FinalSuper Yoke 21.34 s 2 of 10
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Group 2Medley 54.18 s 1 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Group 2Deadlift Hold 66.35 s 3 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Group 2Crucifix Hold 50.53 s 2 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Group 2Atlas Stones 5 in 41.31 s 1 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Group 2Húsafell Stone 66.1 m 1 of 6
1999-09-18 1999 WSM Group 2Carry & Drag 14.55 m 2 of 6
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixAtlas Stones 3 in 13.25 s 4 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixMax Squat 330 kg 1 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixHercules Hold 51.30 s 1 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixMax Deadlift 360 kg 2 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixTruck Pull 38.30 s 5 of 10
1999-07-24 1999 IFSA Holland Grand PrixMax Log Lift 160 kg 3 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixPower Stairs
(175-225-275 kg, 6 stairs each)
55.36 s 2 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixCrucifix Hold 38.71 s 3 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(120 to 175 kg)
5 in 19.97 s 1 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixArm Over Arm Pull 31.50 s 3 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixStone to Shoulder 3 reps 2 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixWeight Throw
(Keg for height)
- 9 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixFarmer's Walk
(For distance)
50 m 1 of 10
1999-07-18 1999 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixBlock Press 130 kg 2 of 10
1999-06-06 1999 Beauty and the BeastSuper Yoke 21.85 s 2 of 14
1999-06-06 1999 Beauty and the BeastHercules Hold 39.44 s 3 of 14
1999-06-06 1999 Beauty and the BeastAtlas Stones 5 in 30.40 s 1 of 14
1999-06-06 1999 Beauty and the BeastMax Log Lift 170 kg 3 of 14
1999-06-06 1999 Beauty and the BeastTrolley Pull 30.16 s 2 of 14
1999-05-16 1999 Europe's Strongest ManTire Flip
(8 flips)
27.19 s 1 of 8
1999-05-16 1999 Europe's Strongest ManLoading Race
(6x 100 kg kegs)
35.12 s 3 of 8
1999-05-16 1999 Europe's Strongest ManBarrel Hold
(200 kg / hand, with straps)
37.66 s 2 of 8
1999-05-16 1999 Europe's Strongest ManConan's Wheel 1230 ° 1 of 8
1999-05-16 1999 Europe's Strongest ManDuck Walk 18.56 s 3 of 8
1999-05-16 1999 Europe's Strongest ManHúsafell Stone 30.40 s 3 of 8
1999-05-16 1999 Europe's Strongest ManMax Deadlift
(18-inch deadlift)
420 kg 1 of 8
1999-05-16 1999 Europe's Strongest ManNatural Stones
(100 to 180 kg)
5 in 39.37 s 2 of 8
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixWheelbarrow Carry 17.72 s 5 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixCrucifix Hold
(18 kg / hand)
44.59 s 1 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(120 to 173 kg)
5 in 21.25 s 2 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixViking Press 14 reps 3 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixConan's Wheel 830 ° 1 of 14
1999-03-06 1999 IFSA Finland Grand PrixLoading Race
(5x 100 kg sacks)
38.92 s 1 of 14
1998-11-08 1998 Strongest Man AliveDeadlift Hold 60.78 s 2 of 10
1998-11-08 1998 Strongest Man AliveTug of War 5th 5 of 10
1998-11-08 1998 Strongest Man AliveTruck Pull 27.50 s 2 of 10
1998-11-08 1998 Strongest Man AliveDeadlift 16 reps 1 of 10
1998-11-08 1998 Strongest Man AliveArm Over Arm Pull 53.09 s 1 of 10
1998-11-08 1998 Strongest Man AliveCrucifix Hold
(11 kg / hand)
97.53 s 1 of 10
1998-11-08 1998 Strongest Man AliveDumbbell Press
(For max weight)
73 kg 8 of 10
1998-11-08 1998 Strongest Man AliveAtlas Stones
(77 to 166 kg)
6 in 22.69 s 1 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalMedley 37.22 s 3 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalConan's Wheel 360 ° 1 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalMax Log Lift 147.5 kg 1 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalPower Stairs 39.75 s 2 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalCar Flip 35.25 s 3 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalHúsafell Stone 56.1 m 6 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalTruck Pull 66.50 s 4 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM FinalFarmer's Walk 34.28 s 1 of 10
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 10Tire Flip 83.69 s 2 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 10Hercules Hold 47.10 s 1 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 10Atlas Stones 4 in 46.57 s 1 of 4
1998-10-18 1998 WSM Heat 10Carry & Drag 56.07 s 1 of 4
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixPower Stairs 57.24 s 6 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixLog Lift 12 reps 3 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixFarmer's Walk 85.9 m 2 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixLoading Race 37.38 s 1 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixBavarian Lift 300 kg 3 of 8
1998-09-05 1998 IFSA German Grand PrixTruck Pull 48.75 s 5 of 8
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManPower Stairs 28.49 s 1 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManFarmer's Walk
(For distance)
67.28 m 1 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManConan's Wheel 680 ° 2 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManLoading Race
(5x 100 kg sacks)
31.17 s 3 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManWheelbarrow Carry 12.71 s 3 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManAtlas Stones
(120 to 170 kg)
5 in 18.60 s 1 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManCrucifix Hold 49.78 s 1 of 10
1998-03-14 1998 Europe's Strongest ManVertical Lift 3.61 s 2 of 10
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixAtlas Walk 20.21 s 3 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(160 to 210 kg)
2 stones 6 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixRock Press 126 kg 3 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixFarmer's Walk 65.55 m 2 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixHercules Hold 46.54 s 3 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixTruck Pull 34.12 s 10 of 12
1998 1998 IFSA Hungary Grand PrixCrucifix Hold 38.09 s 3 of 12
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalMedley 51.48 s 5 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalMax Deadlift
(18-inch deadlift)
435 kg 1 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalLoading Race
(6 kegs, 105 kg each)
6 in 51.20 s 2 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalMax Squat 355 kg 4 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalHúsafell Stone 84.02 m 3 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalCar Flip 18.06 s 5 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalLog Lift 12 reps 1 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM FinalTruck Pull 68.68 s 5 of 10
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 4Atlas Stones 5 in 47.64 s 2 of 6
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 4Keg Toss 4.9 m 5 of 6
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 4Hercules Hold 35.64 s 1 of 6
1997-10-13 1997 WSM Group 4Car Walk 17.19 s 2 of 6
1996 1996 European HerculesFarmer's Walk 51.48 m 1 of 10
1996 1996 European HerculesTire Flip 34.47 s 1 of 10
1996 1996 European HerculesCar Walk 43.37 m 1 of 10
1996 1996 European HerculesTruck Pull 23.73 s 6 of 10
1996 1996 European HerculesDeadlift 20 reps 1 of 10
1996 1996 European HerculesMedley 50.91 s 1 of 10
# Event PR Contest
1 Max. Deadlift 380 kg (838 lbs) 1999 WSM Final
2 Max. 18-inch Deadlift 435 kg (959 lbs) 1997 WSM Final
3 Max. Log Lift 170 kg (375 lbs) 1999 Beauty and the Beast
4 Max. Squat 355 kg (783 lbs) 1997 WSM Final