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Richard van der Linden

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Years Active 2007 - 2012
Born February 9, 1970
Height 2.00m
Weight 164kg
Country 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Retired

Competition Statistics

10 Total Contests
0 Total Wins
2007 - 2012 Years Active

International

5 Contests
0 Wins

National

5 Contests
0 Wins

Career Bests

Career Trajectory

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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

See Also

Netherlands Athletes Rankings World Records

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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