Doug Young

Male, Person

1944 –

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Who is Doug Young?

Doug Young 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 while sustaining three broken ribs. Doug is credited with bench of 612 pounds in 1978 while wearing just a t-shirt.

American football offensive guard, the late Bob Young was his older brother.

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Born
Aug 21, 1944
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on July 23, 2013

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