Doug Young (powerlifter), Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Doug Young (powerlifter)

American powerlifter

Date of Birth: 21-Aug-1944

Date of Death: 07-Oct-2005

Profession: powerlifter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Doug Young (powerlifter)

  • 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.Doug won his third straight world championship title at the 1977 IPF world championships.
  • He posted a 1,956 pound total (699 lb.
  • squat, 545 lb.
  • bench press, and 710 lb.
  • deadlift) while sustaining three broken ribs.
  • Doug is credited with benching 612 pounds in 1978 while wearing just a T-shirt.American football offensive guard Bob Young was his older brother.

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