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Svend Karlsen (Svend Ødegård Karlsen) was born on 6 October, 1967 in Drammen, Norway, is a Norwegian strongman. Discover Svend Karlsen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
| Popular As |
Svend Ødegård Karlsen |
| Occupation |
Strongman, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
6 October, 1967 |
| Birthday |
6 October |
| Birthplace |
Drammen, Norway |
| Nationality |
Norway
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He is a member of famous with the age 56 years old group.
Svend Karlsen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Svend Karlsen height is 188cm and Weight 130 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
188cm |
| Weight |
130 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Svend Karlsen's Wife?
His wife is Eun Lene Ekrem Karlsen 2002-2009 (her death)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Eun Lene Ekrem Karlsen 2002-2009 (her death) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Svend Alexander Karlsen |
Svend Karlsen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Svend Karlsen worth at the age of 56 years old? Svend Karlsen’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Norway. We have estimated Svend Karlsen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
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Svend Karlsen Social Network
Timeline
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.
He is also well known for shouting his catch phrase "Viking Power!"
Karlsen started out as a powerlifter in 1986, winning a number of titles and setting 30 Norwegian records, 3 European records, and 1 world record.
Soon after, Karlsen began pursuing a career in bodybuilding.
He traveled on the road doing posing exhibitions with some bodybuilding friends to help pay the bills.
Karlsen won the Mr. Norway title, and took second place at the World Games.
This victory earned him his IFBB pro card and he could now compete as a professional.
Karlsen moved to California to focus on his bodybuilding career, and his first pro show was the IFBB Night of Champions.
Karlsen suffered a severe muscle tear that forced him to retire from bodybuilding, and in 1996 he quickly moved on to strongman competitions.
Karlsen competed in one of the 1996 World's Strongest Man qualifying heats and narrowly missed qualifying for the finals.
In the 1997 World's Strongest Man contest, Karlsen qualified for his first of 7 consecutive finals from 1997, 1999-2004 (did not compete in 1998).
After finishing second in the Husafel Stone carry, Karlsen was leading the finals on points, but during the warm-up for the squat event, he tore his hamstring and had to withdraw from the rest of the contest.
In an interview in 1997, he claimed his most notable feat of strength was deadlifting 400 kg for 3 repetitions.
Karlsen returned in 1999, finishing in third place, and finished in second place in 2000 behind eventual winner Janne Virtanen.
Karlsen finally became victorious at the 2001 World's Strongest Man competition in Victoria Falls, Zambia.
Some of Karlsen's other notable strongman titles include Europe's Strongest Man 2001, 3 time runner-up at the Arnold Strongman Classic 2002–04, World Muscle Power Championships 2001 winner, and 3 time Norway's Strongest Man in 2003, 2005 and 2006.
Karlsen was featured in the 2003 Colin Bryce documentary 'The World's Strongest Arms', together with fellow World's Strongest Man champion Magnus Samuelsson.
Among his best lifts in his early years were a 400 kg squat, 260 kg bench press and a 412.5 kg deadlift.
Karlsen retired from competition in 2006, and began serving as presenter and producer of the Norwegian version of the World's Strongest Man contest and the qualifying tour Giants Live.
Karlsen is the event organizer for the Norway's Strongest Man competition, introducing events and commentating.
Karlsen was the second athlete inducted into the World's Strongest Man Hall of Fame in 2010 as voted by the fans.
He has a larger than life personality and, similar to his Nordic strongman predecessor Jón Páll Sigmarsson, is known for his catchphrase "Viking Power".
Karlsen was a co-commentator for the final event at the 2010 Arnold Strongman Classic.
Karlsen also ran the Viking Power Challenge event in Norway, which was a part of the Super Series and later Giants Live tour for qualification into the World's Strongest Man competition.
