Ryan Vierra
Ryan Vierra | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ryan Vierra August 23, 1968 |
| Died | February 26, 2021 (aged 52) Denair, California |
| Occupation | Highland Games |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Spouse | Christina Vierra |
| Children | Brooke Vierra, Faith Vierra, Cheyenne Vierra |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Highland Games | ||
Representing  United States
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| 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 | |
Ryan Vierra (born August 23, 1968) was a world champion Highland Games competitor. Ryan was a 5-time winner of the World Highland Games Championships,[1] he was also an 11 time US National Champion.[2] Ryan set 346 Games records, 4 World records, 10 North American & American records and 6 World Championship records.[3]
Professional Records[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- Power Clean: 385 [6]
- Power Snatch: 245 pounds (Stopped going heavy in 1992)[7]
- Jerk: 374lbs[8]
- Squat: 640 pounds (for a double -just knee raps and a belt)
- Jump Shrugs: 600×2[10]
- Deadlift: 535 pounds (Stopped after High School, 1986)[11]
- Bench Press: 410 pounds[12]
Career Wins[edit]
- 1st place - 254[13]
- 2nd place - 60
- 3rd place - 19
- 4th place - 6
- 5th place - 4
- 7th place - 1
References[edit]
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Ryan Vierra".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "American Strength Legends: Ryan Vierra".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Ryan Vierra".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Ryan Vierra".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Ryan Vierra".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Ryan Vierra".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Ryan Vierra".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Ryan Vierra".
- ^ "American Strength Legends: Ryan Vierra".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)