110 kg Joonas may be the strongest soldier in the world-these records are silent

Joonas Kuivalainen is aiming for a medal from the WSS race. Harri Vakkinen-Huhta

The father of two children living in Salo Joonas Kuivalainen Early in the year heard about the new world’s strongest soldier competition. The man was asked to qualify for the event.

– It was a really interesting thing, says Kuivalainen.

In the Navy, a muscle bouquet, who works as a missile boatman, decided to take part in tests that had the opportunity to get into the actual race.

– I went there for a jacket open, Kuivalainen recalls.

The tactics were appropriate and soon the man will be involved in the organized in Finland World’s Strongest Soldier in the race.

Versatility

The legend of power races Markku Suonenvirta In the planned race, soldiers require a wide range of strength, speed and endurance.

– I am so versatile that I believe I can adapt to different situations and to keep at a good pace, says Kuivalainen.

Competitors do not yet have accurate information about the species, but they require military skills. There are various shootings, evacuation tasks and military trajectory.

– Merimines are pushed and heavy military equipment is pulled with a rope. The rolls are reportedly made into a crucifix. Would there have been 5-6 species, Kuivalainen says.

The race will be launched in August in Mikkeli. Most of the events are organized in the Defense Forces, where the most genuine combat environment is being created.

“I want a medal”

Elite soldiers from about ten different countries are coming to the race. There are super soldiers from at least US, Britain, Germany, Sweden, Italy and Lithuania.

The US representative is likely to come from the legendary Navy Seals.

– I argue that I can put them on them and even be tougher in some stuff. There are a lot of super soldiers there, but all of them can be won, Kuivalainen thinks.

What is your goal for the race?

– Yes, I want to take a medal from there.

Kuivalainen training 7-9 times a week. When he was younger, he was pursuing gymnastics and racing, which ended at the age of 22. So the soles are fine.

Today, Kuivalainen competes in chin pulling, life -saving, sea seam and indoor rush, where he has won a couple of world championships.

“Adds power”

The work of a soldier is nothing to play. According to Kuivalainen, in a good spirit, the race is still well suited for soldiers.

– It can be shown that there is quite a bit of hard chess here in Finland.

The work of Kuivalainen is normally to monitor Finland’s regional integrity at sea. In addition, the job description includes shooting exercises, and through various scenarios and cooperation with other states.

– In my own work, situations and circumstances are constantly changing. I believe that it will help in the race even when it is not right to know what’s to come.

In his actual job, he does not need a diamond fitness, but for example, a smoke diving license must be performed once a year.

– And the surface rescue needs to have a little better fitness, but more I practice for my own pleasure. You have to get even more power for the race.