Ryan Vierra
Ryan Vierra (born August 23, 1968) is a world champion Highland Games competitor. Ryan is a 5-time winner of the World Highland Games Championships,[1] he is also an 11 time US National Champion.[2] Ryan has set 346 Games records, 4 World records, 10 North American & American records and 6 World Championship records.[3]
Ryan Vierra | |
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Born | Ryan Vierra August 23, 1968 |
Occupation | Highland Games |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Spouse(s) | Christina Vierra |
Children | Brooke Vierra, Faith Vierra, Cheyenne Vierra |
Competition record | ||
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Highland Games | ||
Representing ![]() | ||
World Highland Games Championships | ||
Champion | World Highland Games Championships 1996 | |
Champion | World Highland Games Championships 1997 | |
Champion | World Highland Games Championships 1998 | |
2nd | World Highland Games Championships 1999 | |
2nd | World Highland Games Championships 2000 | |
2nd | World Highland Games Championships 2001 | |
2nd | World Highland Games Championships 2002 | |
2nd | World Highland Games Championships 2003 | |
Champion | World Highland Games Championships 2005 | |
Champion | World Highland Games Championships 2006 | |
2nd | World Highland Games Championships 2007 | |
3rd | World Highland Games Championships 2008 | |
US National Championships | ||
Champion | 2001 | |
Champion | 2004 | |
Champion | 2005 | |
US Invitational Championships | ||
Champion | 1995 | |
Champion | 1996 | |
Champion | 1997 | |
Champion | 1998 | |
Champion | 1999 | |
Champion | 2000 | |
Champion | 2001 | |
Champion | 2002 | |
Champion | 2003 | |
Champion | 2004 | |
Champion | 2005 | |
Celtic Classic | ||
Champion | 1996 | |
Champion | 1997 | |
Champion | 1998 | |
Champion | 2000 | |
Champion | 2001 | |
Champion | 2002 | |
Champion | 2003 | |
Champion | 2004 | |
Fredericksburg Highland Games Championships | ||
Champion | 1996 | |
Champion | 1997 | |
Champion | 1998 | |
Champion | 1999 | |
Champion | 2000 | |
Scottish Championships | ||
Champion | 2004 | |
Clash of the Celtic Giants | ||
Champion | 2005 | |
Victoria Australian Championships | ||
Champion | 1995 | |
World Stone Championships | ||
Champion | 1996 | |
Champion | 1997 | |
Champion | 2005 | |
Champion | 2006 | |
World Hammer Championships | ||
Champion | 1997 | |
International Games | ||
Champion | 1998 | |
Canadian Highland Games Championships | ||
Champion | 1996 | |
Champion | 1998 | |
USA vs. World | ||
Champion | 2000 | |
World Weight Championships | ||
Champion | 1998 |
Professional Records
- 16 lbs Open Stone 59.5 ft (18.1 m)[4]
- 17 lbs Open Stone 58.5 ft (17.8 m).
- 22 lbs Braemar Stone 47.0 ft (14.3 m).
- 26 lbs Braemar Stone 39.7 ft (12.1 m).
- 16 lbs Hammer Throw 156.5 ft (47.7 m).
- 22 lbs Hammer Throw 121.7 ft (37.1 m).
- 28 lbs for Distance 931⁄2 ft.
- 56 lbs for Distance 49.21⁄2 ft.
- 16 lbs Sheaf Toss 37.0 ft (11.3 m).
- 20 lbs Sheaf Toss 35.0 ft (10.7 m).
- 56 lbs Weight for Height 16.0 st.(18.0 1 sp)
- Caber Toss ( 23' × l30lbs) 12:00×2
Strongman Events
- Donanun Stones for time 21.4 sec[5]
- 98 lbs Stone for distance 15.11 ft (4.61 m).
- 125 lbs Stone for distance 12.9 ft (3.9 m).
- Flint Stone (Press Overhead) 374 lbs.
Personal Records
Career Wins
- 1st place - 254[13]
- 2nd place - 60
- 3rd place - 19
- 4th place - 6
- 5th place - 4
- 7th place - 1
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References
- http://samson-power.com/ASL/vierra.htm
- http://www.ryanvierrausa.com/documents/me.html
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- http://www.ryanvierrausa.com/documents/me.html
- http://samson-power.com/ASL/vierra.htm
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- http://samson-power.com/ASL/vierra.htm
- http://samson-power.com/ASL/vierra.htm
- http://www.ryanvierrausa.com/documents/me.html
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