Doug Young (powerlifter)
American powerlifter (1944–2005)
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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]
Born
August 21, 1944
Richard Douglas Young
August 21, 1944
DiedOctober 7, 2005 (aged 61)
Abilene, Texas, U.S.
OccupationPowerlifter
KnownforIPF World Powerlifting Champion
Doug Young | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Douglas Young August 21, 1944 |
| Died | October 7, 2005 (aged 61) Abilene, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Powerlifter |
| Known for | IPF World Powerlifting Champion |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Powerlifting | ||
Representing  United States | ||
| 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 - 805 pounds (365 kg)
- Total - 2,072 pounds (940 kg)