2000 World's Strongest Man | |
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Competition information | |
Dates | 1-11 August 2000 |
Venue | Sun City |
Country | South Africa |
Athletes participating | 30 |
Nations participating | 20 |
Champion(s) | |
Janne Virtanen | |
The 2000 World's Strongest Man was the 23rd edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Janne Virtanen from Finland. It was his first title after finishing second the previous year. Svend Karlsen from Norway finished second after finishing third the previous year, and 1998 winner Magnus Samuelsson from Sweden finished third. The contest was held in Sun City, South Africa.[1]