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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

  1. ^ "2017 Junior World Men's Classic Championships Results". Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  2. ^ "2018 Junior World Men's Classic Championships Results". Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  3. ^ Lockridge, Roger (7 September 2020). "Luke Richardson Wins 2020 Europe's Strongest Man". BarBend. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  4. ^ Lockridge, Roger (15 June 2021). "Luke Richardson Withdraws From 2021 World's Strongest Man Due to Biceps Injury". BarBend. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "Luke Richardson's Personal Records". Retrieved 24 February 2020.
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