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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 Man, the Europe's Strongest Man, the World Muscle Power Classic and 3 times runner up at the Arnold Strongman Classic, he is regarded as one of the best strongmen in history.
Sep 14, 2021 · Finishing in 3rd place in 1999, second place in 2000 - Karlsen finally became victorious at the 2001 World's Strongest Man competition in Victoria Falls, Zam...
Jan 21, 2010 · Although he is retired from competition, Svend “Viking” Karlsen remains heavily involved in strongman, promoting contests, producing TV shows, and working on a variety of related projects—Karlsen said that he has just agreed to be the onstage announcer for the 2010 Arnold strongman contest.
Jul 1, 2015 · Svend Karlsen, World's Srongest Man winner in 2001, shares his training and some of his highly amusing life on camera.
May 26, 2024 · Svend Karlson (2001) Karlsen continued the trend of one-time winners in 2001. Norway’s only champion relegated Virtanen from first to third, with 1998 winner Samuelsson sandwiched in between...
The interview by powerlifter Curtis Dennis Jr. discusses the sport of strongman competition in general, as well as details of Svend Karlsen's life and how he trains, as well as training information.
Set for May 23, Norway's Strongest Man will qualify its top three finishers for Viking Power Challenge, which will directly qualify its top four finishers for the 2009 World's Strongest Man contest, Karlsen explained.
