Richard van der Linden
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Richard van der Linden is a strongman from Netherlands who stands 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) tall and competes at 164 kg (362 lb), born February 9, 1970 (age 56).
| Full Name | Richard van der Linden |
|---|---|
| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 164 kg (362 lb) |
| Date of Birth | February 9, 1970 (age 56) |
| Nationality |  Netherlands |
| Years Active | 2007 - 2012 |
Competition Statistics
International
National
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2012 | 2012 Elite Strongman Moscow | World Strongman Federation | M | Moscow, Russia, Russia | #13 | 32.50 |
| Sep 24, 2011 | 2011 WSF BelAZ Strongman Cup | World Strongman Federation | M | Zhodzina, Belarus, Belarus | #6 | 9.50 |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 2011 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | Surhuisterveen, Netherlands, Netherlands | #2 | 58.00 |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 2011 WSF Persian Cup | World Strongman Federation | M | Kish Island, Iran, Iran | #6 | 0.00 |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 2010 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | Hoofddorp, Netherlands, Netherlands | #2 | 55.50 |
| Oct 10, 2009 | 2009 SCL Spain | Strongman Champions League | M | Los Barrios, Spain, Spain | #6 | 0.00 |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 2009 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | Vroomshoop, Netherlands, Netherlands | #5 | 55.00 |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 2009 SCL Holland | Strongman Champions League | M | Terborg, Netherlands, Netherlands | #3 | 46.00 |
| Jul 12, 2008 | 2008 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | Puttershoek, Netherlands, Netherlands | #2 | 49.00 |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 2007 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | Heerhugowaard, Netherlands, Netherlands | #8 | 39.50 |
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Richard van der Linden
- Date of Birth
- February 9, 1970
- Country
- Netherlands
Physical Stats
- Height
- 2.00m
- Weight
- 164kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2007 - 2012
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 10
- Total Wins
- 0
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Richard van der Linden
Richard van der Linden is a Dutch strongman athlete. Linden stands 200 cm (6'7") and competes at 164 kg (362 lbs). Currently 56 years old, Linden has left a mark in professional strongman.
Linden's competitive career spanned from 2007 to 2012. With 10 contests on record, Linden has built considerable competitive experience. Linden has represented Netherlands at 5 international events.
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