Richard Yu
Compare to Another AthleteRichard Yu is a strongman from United States.
Last 5 Contests
- 6 2017 U80 World's Strongest Man Dec 15, 2017
- 4 2018 U80 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships Mar 2, 2018
- 2 2019 U80 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships Mar 1, 2019
- 9 2019 U80 World's Strongest Man Nov 2, 2019
- 6 2020 U80 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships Mar 6, 2020
1 podium in the last 5. Most recent: 6th at 2020 U80 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships, Mar 6, 2020.
Competition Statistics
International
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Richard Yu is strongest at Deadlift: an average placing of 3.8 across 8 outings, with 2 wins. Weakest at Carry (9.0 across 4).
- Deadlift 3.8
- Overhead Press 4.0
- Farmer's Walk 4.4
- Yoke 6.5
- Carry 9.0
Average finishing position in each event type, across every contest we hold results for. Lower is better. Ordering weighs how often an event has been contested, so a strong average from a handful of outings does not outrank a long record. That is why an event higher up the list can show a slightly worse average than one below it. Event types with fewer than 4 recorded outings are not shown.
Powerlifting Records
Data from OpenPowerlifting.org (CC0)
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2020 | 2020 U80 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #6 | 8.20 |
| Nov 2, 2019 | 2019 U80 World's Strongest Man | U80 World's Strongest Man | M | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | #9 | 20.50 |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 2019 U80 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #2 | 16.40 |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 2018 U80 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #4 | 13.56 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | 2017 U80 World's Strongest Man | U80 World's Strongest Man | M | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | #6 | 29.00 |
| Mar 3, 2017 | 2017 U80 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #7 | 7.29 |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 2015 U80 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships | M | Columbus, Ohio, United States | #7 | 9.38 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Log Lift | 129.0 kg | 2017 U80 World's Strongest Man | Dec 15, 2017 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Richard Yu
- Country
- United States
Physical Stats
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2020
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 7
- Total Wins
- 0
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Richard Yu
Richard Yu is an American strongman athlete.
Yu's competitive career spanned from 2015 to 2020. With 7 contests on record, Yu has built considerable competitive experience. Yu has represented United States at 7 international events.
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