European Hercules

European Hercules
Tournament information
LocationFinland, various locations
Established1990
Final year1997
FormatMulti-event competition
Final champion
Iceland Magnús Ver Magnússon

European Hercules was an annual strongman contest which consisted of international athletes from various countries.[1] The event was held annually in Finland from 1990 for eight consecutive years.[1]

Riku Kiri holds the most wins with four consecutive titles in 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993. Jouko Ahola won it twice, back to back in 1995 and 1996. Andrés Guðmundsson and Magnús Ver Magnússon hold one title each, in 1994 and 1997 respectively.