Johnny Wahlqvist
Swedish powerlifter
About Johnny Wahlqvist
Lived 1973 – 2017 (aged 43). Johnny Wahlqvist was a Swedish powerlifter.
Johnny Wahlqvist ( in Trelleborg – 30 January 2017) was a Swedish powerlifter. One of Sweden's most successful champions, specifically in bench press, he competed and won in the national, European, and world championships.
He appeared in several television programs, namely Talang Sverige and Boston Tea Party.
He died at the age of 43 in the cardiac intensive care unit in Ystad, following a heart failure.
Peak measurements Height: 69 inches Weight: 400 pounds in 2012 Chest: 72½ inches at 400 pounds bodyweight. Biceps (Flexed): 26 inch at 400 pounds bodyweight. Shoulder circumference: 84 inches at 400 pounds bodyweight.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Johnny Wahlqvist's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Wahlqvist?
Swedish powerlifter
When was Johnny Wahlqvist born?
Johnny Wahlqvist was born on 5 August 1973 in Trelleborg.
When did Johnny Wahlqvist die?
Johnny Wahlqvist died on 30 January 2017 in Ystad.
What was Johnny Wahlqvist's occupation?
Johnny Wahlqvist was a powerlifter.
What nationality was Johnny Wahlqvist?
Johnny Wahlqvist was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Wahlqvist. https://biography.guide/johnny-wahlqvist/
MLA: "Johnny Wahlqvist." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-wahlqvist/.
Chicago: "Johnny Wahlqvist." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-wahlqvist/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-27 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC