Luke Richardson (strength athlete)

Luke Richardson
Personal information
Born (1997-06-20) 20 June 1997 (age 27)
Harrogate
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight155 kg (342 lb)
Sport
SportPowerlifter, Strongman
Medal record
Representing  United Kingdom
Strongman
World's Strongest Man
9th 2020 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2021 World's Strongest Man
Europe's Strongest Man
1st 2020 Europe's Strongest Man
Giants Live
3rd 2024 World Open
3rd 2024 World Tour Finals
Representing  England
Britain's Strongest Man
4th 2020 Britain's Strongest Man
England's Strongest Man
1st 2023 England's Strongest Man
Luke Richardson
Medal record
Powerlifting
Representing  United Kingdom
European Men's Classic Championships
1st 2017 Junior Europe's +120kg
1st 2018 Junior Europe's +120kg
World Men's Classic Championships
2nd 2017 Junior World's +120kg[1]
1st 2018 Junior World's +120kg[2]

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] In 2023, Richardson won the 2023 Giants Live England’s Strongest Man Championship. [5] In powerlifting, Richardson was the 2018 Junior 120kg+ Champion. [6]

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. ^ Blechman, Phil (3 October 2023). "Luke Richardson Is The 2023 Giants Live England's Strongest Man Champion | BarBend". Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  6. ^ Boly, Jake (13 June 2018). "Luke Richardson Lives Up to the Hype, Sets 370kg Junior Deadlift World Record | BarBend". Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d "Luke Richardson's Personal Records". Retrieved 24 February 2020.