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Heini Koivuniemi
Heini Koivumieni (born 1973) is a Finnish strongwoman competitor who has achieved numerous podium finishes at the World's Strongest Woman contest. Koivuniemi competed five times in the World's Strongest Woman contests, finishing 2nd in 2001, and third in 2002 and 2003. Koivuniemi has also won Europe's Strongest Woman in 2002, and Finland's Strongest Woman in 2001 and 2003. Heini was featured in a BBC documentary film entitled "Strongwomen" in 2002. The film documented the training leading up to the 2002 World's Strongest Woman contest, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the actual contest itself. The film also featured American Jill Mills and 2 British competitors including 2002 runner-up Abbey Haigh from Scotland. Koivuniemi holds a Guinness world record for throwing a beer keg for height, she threw a beer keg over a bar at a height of 3.46 meters (11 ft 4.2in). Heini also won the 1999 Ms. Galaxy Europe contest in Kokkola, Finland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finland
Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland across Estonia to the south. Finland covers an area of with a population of 5.6 million. Helsinki is the capital and largest city, forming a larger metropolitan area with the neighbouring cities of Espoo, Kauniainen, and Vantaa. The vast majority of the population are ethnic Finns. Finnish, alongside Swedish, are the official languages. Swedish is the native language of 5.2% of the population. Finland's climate varies from humid continental in the south to the boreal in the north. The land cover is primarily a boreal forest biome, with more than 180,000 recorded lakes. Finland was first inhabited around 9000 BC after the Last Glacial Period. The Stone Age introduced several differ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongwoman
A strongwoman is a woman who performs feats of strength in a show or circus, or a woman who competes in strength athletics. Traditionally, strongwomen have had a special appeal, as women involved in demonstrated feats of strength were exceptions. Traditional strongwomen Traditionally, strongwomen were featured as performers in a circus, or in vaudeville, music halls, or other venues, and engaged in feats of strength such as barbell lifting and human juggling. Some famous traditional strongwomen include: *Miss Athléta (Athleta Van Huffelen), (1865 – 1927) born in Belgium. *Minerva (Josephine Blatt ''née'' Wohlford), (1869 – 1923) born in New Jersey. *Vulcana (Miriam Kate Williams aka Kate Roberts), (1874 – 1946) born in Abergavenny, Wales. *Miss Apollina (Elise Gillaine Herbigneaux), (1874 – Unknown) born in Belgium. *Charmion (Laverie Vallee ''née'' Cooper), (1875 – 1949) born in Sacramento, California. *Macarte Sisters, a British strongwoman trio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongman (strength Athlete)
In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or similar circus performers who performed feats of strength. More recently, strength athletics, also known as strongman competitions, have grown in popularity. These competitions are now composed of a variety of events in which competitors have to move the highest weights possible, the winner being the one having the highest tally across all events. Description In the first half of the 20th century, strongmen would perform various feats of strength such as the bent press (not to be confused with the bench press, which did not exist at the time), supporting large amounts of weight held overhead at arm's length, steel bending, chain breaking, etc. They needed to have large amounts of wrist, hand, and tendon strength for these feats, as well as prodigious oblique strength. In the late 20th century the term ''strongman'' evolved to describe one who competes in strength athletics – a more modern e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World's Strongest Woman
World's Strongest Woman (later known as Strongwoman World Championships and World's Strongest Lady) is an annual strongwoman contest, and considered the pinnacle for female competitors and recognized as the world championships. The format was similar to the World's Strongest Man contest, and was held during the same time and same location as WSM from 2001 to 2003. After the withdrawal of sponsors TWI and BBC, the International Federation of Strength Athletes replaced it with the Strongwoman World Championships from 2005 to 2008. The contest returned as the World's Strongest Lady in 2011, and from 2012- as the United Strongmen Women's World Championships. Since 2019, the competition was held in Daytona Beach, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori .... Offici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Figure Competition
Fitness and figure competition is a class of physique-exhibition events for women and men. While bearing a close resemblance to bodybuilding, its emphasis is on muscle ''definition'', not size. The class was originally introduced when bodybuilding's popularity began to noticeably decline, in terms of both fanbase and number of participants. Overview Fitness and Figure are two ''distinct'' forms of competition, not just one. In a Fitness contest (the older of the two disciplines), female competitors showcase their physiques (which are noticeably less massive than bodybuilders') while performing a demanding, time-limited, aerobic/dance routine. In a Figure contest, the most important attributes are a curvaceous-yet-trim body, and facial beauty; however, the physique guidelines are similar to a Fitness pageant's, and many contestants move back and forth between the two disciplines. The Figure division emerged on the bodybuilding scene when the numbers for Fitness pageant competiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongwoman
A strongwoman is a woman who performs feats of strength in a show or circus, or a woman who competes in strength athletics. Traditionally, strongwomen have had a special appeal, as women involved in demonstrated feats of strength were exceptions. Traditional strongwomen Traditionally, strongwomen were featured as performers in a circus, or in vaudeville, music halls, or other venues, and engaged in feats of strength such as barbell lifting and human juggling. Some famous traditional strongwomen include: *Miss Athléta (Athleta Van Huffelen), (1865 – 1927) born in Belgium. *Minerva (Josephine Blatt ''née'' Wohlford), (1869 – 1923) born in New Jersey. *Vulcana (Miriam Kate Williams aka Kate Roberts), (1874 – 1946) born in Abergavenny, Wales. *Miss Apollina (Elise Gillaine Herbigneaux), (1874 – Unknown) born in Belgium. *Charmion (Laverie Vallee ''née'' Cooper), (1875 – 1949) born in Sacramento, California. *Macarte Sisters, a British strongwoman trio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jill Mills
Jill Mills (born March 2, 1972) is an American world champion powerlifter and world champion strongwoman. Powerlifting contest results *1995 USMC *1996 Alamo Classic, 165 lb. division - 1st *1997 USPF National Powerlifting Championship, Philadelphia, PA - 1st *1997 USPF Texas State Powerlifting Championship, Austin, Ft Hood, TX - 1st *1998 USPF Texas State Powerlifting Championship, Austin, Ft Hood, TX - 1st *1998 APF Raw State Championships, 181 lb. class - 1st *1998 Alamo Classic, 181 lb. class - 1st *1998 Metroplex Rep contest *1999 USPF Texas State Powerlifting Championship, Austin, Ft Hood, TX - 1st *1999 APF Raw State Powerlifting Championship, Dallas, TX (set 4 new state records) - 1st *1999 IPA Westside Invitational, Cleveland, OH, 181 lb. class - 1st *2001 USPF Texas State Powerlifting Championship, Austin, Ft Hood, TX - 1st *2001 USPF Texas Cup - guest lifter, 181 lb division (set 4 new state records and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scotland
Scotland (, ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the northeast and east, and the Irish Sea to the south. It also contains more than 790 islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles. Most of the population, including the capital Edinburgh, is concentrated in the Central Belt—the plain between the Scottish Highlands and the Southern Uplands—in the Scottish Lowlands. Scotland is divided into 32 administrative subdivisions or local authorities, known as council areas. Glasgow City is the largest council area in terms of population, with Highland being the largest in terms of area. Limited self-governing power, covering matters such as education, social services and roads and transportation, is devolved from the Scott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guinness World Record
''Guinness World Records'', known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as ''The Guinness Book of Records'' and in previous United States editions as ''The Guinness Book of World Records'', is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. The brainchild of Sir Hugh Beaver, the book was co-founded by twin brothers Norris and Ross McWhirter in Fleet Street, London, in August 1955. The first edition topped the best-seller list in the United Kingdom by Christmas 1955. The following year the book was launched internationally, and as of the 2022 edition, it is now in its 67th year of publication, published in 100 countries and 23 languages, and maintains over 53,000 records in its database. The international franchise has extended beyond print to include television series and museums. The popularity of the franchise has resulted in ''Guinness World Records'' becoming the primary international authority o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kokkola
Kokkola (; sv, Karleby, ) is a cities of Finland, town and municipalities of Finland, municipality of Finland. The town is located in the Central Ostrobothnia regions of Finland, region. The town has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . Neighbour municipalities are Halsua, Kalajoki, Kannus, Kaustinen, Kronoby, Lestijärvi, Larsmo and Toholampi. The municipality is bilingual with being Finnish language, Finnish and Finland-Swedish, Swedish speakers. Kokkola celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2020. Etymology Name In the oldest Swedish sources Kokkola is mentioned as ''Karlabi''. The town was known in Swedish by the name until 1 January 1977 when the surrounding land municipality of Kaarlela ( sv, Karleby) was consolidated with Kokkola, and the town took over the Swedish name of . The word means "old", ''karl'' (anglicanized Charles), is a Germanic males name, a name of many kings, meaning simply "man" and ''by'' means "v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Figure Competition
Fitness and figure competition is a class of physique-exhibition events for women and men. While bearing a close resemblance to bodybuilding, its emphasis is on muscle ''definition'', not size. The class was originally introduced when bodybuilding's popularity began to noticeably decline, in terms of both fanbase and number of participants. Overview Fitness and Figure are two ''distinct'' forms of competition, not just one. In a Fitness contest (the older of the two disciplines), female competitors showcase their physiques (which are noticeably less massive than bodybuilders') while performing a demanding, time-limited, aerobic/dance routine. In a Figure contest, the most important attributes are a curvaceous-yet-trim body, and facial beauty; however, the physique guidelines are similar to a Fitness pageant's, and many contestants move back and forth between the two disciplines. The Figure division emerged on the bodybuilding scene when the numbers for Fitness pageant competiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Births
Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. * January 17 – Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines. * January 20 – Richard Nixon is Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. Nixon is the only person to have been sworn in twice as President (First inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1969, Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1973) and Vice President of the United States (First inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953, Second inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1957). * January 22 ** George Foreman defeats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight world boxing championship. ** A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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