This article is about the British powerlifter. For the Canadian hockey coach, see
Luke Richardson.
Luke Richardson
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Born | (1997-06-20) 20 June 1997 (age 27) Harrogate |
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Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
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Weight | 155 kg (342 lb) |
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Sport | Powerlifter, Strongman |
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Luke Richardson (born 20 June 1997) is a British professional strongman and powerlifter. He was Europe's Strongest Man in 2020, becoming the youngest winner in the history of that contest.[3] He has also competed twice at the World's Strongest Man competition, coming in 9th in 2020. He withdrew from the 2021 competition due to a distal biceps tendon rupture that occurred during the Loading Medley race in his qualifying heat.[4]
Personal records
In powerlifting competitions:
In strongman competitions:
- 18-inch Deadlift: 400 kg (882 lb)
- Log press: 172 kg (379 lb)
- Hercules Hold: 1m 14.48s 160 kg (353 lb) each hand
In training:
- Deadlift: 425 kg (937 lb) for 2 reps with suit and straps
- Axle deadlift: 400 kg (882 lb) for 3 reps with suit and straps
- Log press: 185 kg (408 lb)
References