| 1997 World's Strongest Man | |
|---|---|
| Competition information | |
| Dates | 2-13 October 1997 |
| Venue | Primm Valley Resort |
| Location | Primm, Nevada |
| Country |  United States |
| Athletes participating | 32 |
| Nations participating | 20 |
| Champion(s) | |
 Jouko Ahola | |
The 1997 World's Strongest Man was the 20th edition of World's Strongest Man and was won by Jouko Ahola from Finland. It was his first title. Flemming Rasmussen from Denmark finished second after finishing fourth the previous year, and Magnus Samuelsson from Sweden finished third. Three time defending champion Magnus Ver Magnusson, chasing a fourth straight title and record fifth overall, was eliminated in the qualifying heats. The contest was held in Primm Valley Resort, Nevada.[1]
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