1997 IFBB Finnish Grand Prix

Held in Helsinki Finland on October 4th, 1997, this Grand Prix saw one of the strongest fields of pros seen in Europe for many years. They had gathered in Scandinavia to fight it out for supremacy in the 1997 IFBB Finnish Grand Prix.

KEVIN LEVRONE proved to be a very narrow winner over a shredded CHRIS CORMIER and the soon to be new Mr. Olympia, RONNIE COLEMAN.  Nasser El Sonbaty was 4th, although he felt he should have been placed  higher.

In 7th place was Finland’s own legend MARKO SAVOLAINEN. He was extremely popular with the large crowd, while Vince Taylor, Lee Priest and Geir Borgan Paulsen were also very popular stars with the audience.

The event was produced by K.P. Ourama Fitness Productions, and this DVD presents the complete evening Finals – including the posedown and awards. The DVD is also a nice tribute to the memory of Nasser.

Special thanks to KP Ourama for the video and photos.  http://www.nordicfitnessexpo.com/

1997 IFBB Finnish Grand Prix – Results

1. Kevin Levrone – USA  (Photo Gallery)
2. Chris Cormier – USA  (Photo Gallery)
3. Ronnie Coleman – USA  (Photo Gallery)
4. Nasser El Sonbaty – Yugoslavia  (Photo Gallery)
5. Paul Dillett – Canada  (Photo Gallery)
6. Vince Taylor – USA  (Photo Gallery)
7. Marko Savolainen – Finland
8. Milos Sarcev –  Yugoslavia
9. Lee Priest – Australia  (Photo Gallery)
10. Geir Borgan Paulsen – Norway
11. Pascal T’Hooft – France
12. Giuseppe Albi – Italy
13. James Roberts – USA
14. Shaun Davis – UK  (Photo Gallery)
15. JiiPee Pulkkinen – Finland
16. Juhani Hokkanen – Finland