Ryan Vierra

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, he was also an 11 time US national champion. Ryan set 346 games records, 4 world records, 10 North American & American records and 6 world championship records.

Professional records

 * 16 lbs open stone 59.5 ft
 * 17 lbs open stone 58.5 ft.
 * 22 lbs Braemar stone 47.0 ft.
 * 26 lbs Braemar stone 39.7 ft.
 * 16 lbs hammer throw 156.5 ft.
 * 22 lbs hammer throw 121.7 ft.
 * 28 lbs for distance 93$1/2$ ft.
 * 56 lbs for distance 49.2$1/2$ ft.
 * 16 lbs sheaf toss 37.0 ft.
 * 20 lbs sheaf toss 35.0 ft.
 * 56 lbs weight for height 16.0 st. (18.0 1 sp)
 * Caber toss (23 ft × 130 lbs) 12:00 × 2

Strongman events

 * Donanun stones for time 21.4 sec
 * 98 lbs stone for distance 15.11 ft.
 * 125 lbs stone for distance 12.9 ft.
 * Flint stone (press overhead) 374 lbs.

Personal records

 * Power clean: 385 pounds
 * Power snatch: 245 pounds (stopped going heavy in 1992)
 * Jerk: 374 pounds
 * Squat: 640 pounds (for a double -just knee raps and a belt)
 * Jump shrugs: 600 × 2
 * Deadlift: 535 pounds (stopped after high school, 1986)
 * Bench press: 410 pounds

Career wins

 * 1st place - 254
 * 2nd place - 60
 * 3rd place - 19
 * 4th place - 6
 * 5th place - 4
 * 7th place - 1