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Jun 2021
Harrogate behemoth Luke Richardson's bid to become the youngest ever World's Strongest Man has been ended by injury.
Luke, who weighs 330 lbs and will be 24 years old on Sunday, tore his biceps on the first day of heats yesterday in Sacramento, America.
He finished ninth last year and had high hopes of improving after good preparation.
But he was injured in the first event, a loading medley, which involved lifting and loading numerous heavy items.
He told his 71,000 Instagram followers:
Luke, a former lifeguard at Starbeck Baths, was crowned Europe's Strongest Man last year and he will be hoping to defend his title in Leeds on September 4.
He has also been invited to compete at the first strongman event at London's Royal Albert Hall in 120 years on July 24.
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