1997 World's Strongest Man
| Host city |
 Primm Valley Resort, Nevada, United States |
|---|---|
| Winner |
 Jouko Ahola
|
| Nations participating | 7 (final) |
| Athletes participating | 32 (heats) 10 (final) |
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.
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