Doug Young (powerlifter)
Doug Young (August 21, 1944 – October 7, 2005) was an American national and world powerlifting champion multiple times throughout his career while competing in the 242 lb. and 275 lb. weight classes.[1]
Doug Young | |
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Born | Richard Douglas Young August 21, 1944 |
Died | October 7, 2005 61) | (aged
Occupation | Powerlifter |
Known for | IPF World Powerlifting Champion |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Competition record | ||
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Powerlifting | ||
Representing | ||
IPF World Powerlifting Championships[1] | ||
1st | 1975 | 110kg |
1st | 1976 | 110kg |
1st | 1977 | 110kg |
AAU US National Powerlifting Championships[1] | ||
3rd | 1974 | 110kg |
1st | 1975 | 110kg |
1st | 1976 | 110kg |
1st | 1977 | 110kg |
USPF National Powerlifting Championships[1] | ||
6th | 1979 | 125kg |
Doug won his third straight world championship title at the 1977 IPF world championships.[1] He posted a 1,956 pound total (699 lb. squat, 545 lb. bench press, and 710 lb. deadlift) while sustaining three broken ribs.[2] Doug is credited with benching 612 pounds in 1978 while wearing just a T-shirt.[3]
American football offensive guard Bob Young was his older brother.
Death
On October 7, 2005, in Abilene, Texas, Doug suffered a massive heart attack and died instantly.[4]
Personal records
- Squat - 722 pounds (327 kg)
- Bench press - 612 pounds (278 kg)
- Deadlift - 738 pounds (335 kg)
- Total - 2,072 pounds (940 kg)
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