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    Svend Viking Karlsen (born 6 October 1967) is a Norwegian strongman, powerlifter, and IFBB professional bodybuilder. Being a winner of the World's Strongest...
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  • The final Scandinavian in this group to take the title was Norwegian Svend Karlsen, who did so in 2001. The early to late 2000s were dominated by five-time...
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  • and former weight lifter Mark Henry emerged victorious over Norway's Svend Karlsen. In addition to competing in what were the four official events — the...
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  • (Former defence minister) Svend Jensen (1905–1979), Danish footballer Svend Karlsen (born 1967), Norwegian strongman Svend Kornbeck (1869–1933), Danish...
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  • Rasmussen Mark Philippi Regin Vágadal Wout Zijlstra Janne Virtanen (WSM) Svend Karlsen (WSM & WMPC) Hugo Girard (WMPC) Paul Smeets Mark Henry (ASC) Phil Pfister...
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  • high jumper Karl Henry Karlsen (1893–1979), Norwegian politician Morten Karlsen (born 1979), Danish footballer Svend Karlsen (born 1967), Norwegian strongman...
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  • Strongest Man was the 24th edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Svend Karlsen from Norway. It was his first title after finishing second the previous...
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  • Finland. It was his first title after finishing second the previous year. Svend Karlsen from Norway finished second after finishing third the previous year...
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  • previous year. Janne Virtanen also from Finland finished second, and Svend Karlsen from Norway finished third. The contest was held in Malta. Events: Carry...
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    Pudzianowski Svend Karlsen Hugo Girard Mark Henry Mariusz Pudzianowski Hugo Girard 2001 Svend Karlsen Hugo Girard Magnus Samuelsson Svend Karlsen Magnus Samuelsson...
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  • year, Magnus Samuelsson from Sweden, Janne Virtanen from Finland, and Svend Karlsen from Norway, respectively. Pfister has also achieved a podium finish...
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    world, and defending World's Strongest Man competition winner of 2001 Svend Karlsen, World's Strongest Man winner of 2006 Phil Pfister, World Powerlifting...
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    Raimonds Bergmanis 1998: Jouko Ahola 1999: Hugo Girard 2000: Jamie Reeves 2001: Hugo Girard 2002: Svend Karlsen 2003–04: Hugo Girard 2005: Cancelled...
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  • champion, strongman and professional wrestler Milan Jovanović (born 1970) Svend Karlsen Ervin Katona Bill Kazmaier Rob Kearney Mateusz Kieliszkowski Riku Kiri...
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    Raimonds Bergmanis 1998: Jouko Ahola 1999: Hugo Girard 2000: Jamie Reeves 2001: Hugo Girard 2002: Svend Karlsen 2003–04: Hugo Girard 2005: Cancelled...
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    Strongest Arms', together with fellow World's Strongest Man champion Svend Karlsen, Samuelsson demonstrated world class feats of strength such as performing...
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  • mid-1990s. Norway has had mixed success on the international stage, with Svend Karlsen winning the 2001 World's Strongest Man title, Norway's only WSM title...
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    World's Strongest Man in Nevada, four Scandinavians Magnus Samuelsson, Svend Karlsen, Jouko Ahola and Flemming Rasmussen managed to carry a 163 kg (359 lb)...
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    Stones - Bergmanis managed to overhaul a deficit to reigning champion Svend Karlsen and held off strong late charges from Juha-Matti Räsänen and Johnny...
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    Raimonds Bergmanis 1998: Jouko Ahola 1999: Hugo Girard 2000: Jamie Reeves 2001: Hugo Girard 2002: Svend Karlsen 2003–04: Hugo Girard 2005: Cancelled...
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    Raimonds Bergmanis 1998: Jouko Ahola 1999: Hugo Girard 2000: Jamie Reeves 2001: Hugo Girard 2002: Svend Karlsen 2003–04: Hugo Girard 2005: Cancelled...
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    Raimonds Bergmanis 1998: Jouko Ahola 1999: Hugo Girard 2000: Jamie Reeves 2001: Hugo Girard 2002: Svend Karlsen 2003–04: Hugo Girard 2005: Cancelled...
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  • after all of the events. The Head referee was Colin Bryce, assisted by Svend Karlsen (the 2001 World's Strongest Man). Jouko Ahola, World's Strongest Man...
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  • Netherlands 2001 Svend Karlsen Janne Virtanen Magnus Samuelsson Helsinki, Finland 2002 Mariusz Pudzianowski Jarek Dymek Svend Karlsen Gdynia, Poland 2003...
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  • 54 4 Raimonds Bergmanis  Latvia 50 5 Magnus Samuelsson  Sweden 49 6 Svend Karlsen  Norway 48 7 Tomi Lotta  Finland 46 8 Andrus Murumets  Estonia 40 (replaced...
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    (born 1965) a Norwegian singer at the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 Svend Karlsen, (born 1967) a former strongman Stian Hole, (born 1969) graphic designer...
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    Laurence Shahlaei in 2020, Žydrūnas said that Mariusz Pudzianowski, Svend Karlsen, Derek Poundstone, Brian Shaw and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson are the 5...
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  • Retrieved 4 September 2023. Strossen, Randall J (21 October 2002). "Svend Karlsen Wins IFSA Chinese Grand Prix". IronMind. Archived from the original...
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    champion of the Strongman Champions League. He has been described by Svend Karlsen as having the strongest grip in the world. Having competed in 40 International...
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    Raimonds Bergmanis 1998: Jouko Ahola 1999: Hugo Girard 2000: Jamie Reeves 2001: Hugo Girard 2002: Svend Karlsen 2003–04: Hugo Girard 2005: Cancelled...
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