Richard Strachan (athlete)

Richard Strachan (born 18 November 1986)[1] is a British personal trainer, former athlete who competed in sprinting, and former boxer. During his time in athletics, Strachan has represented Great Britain at World and European Championships, winning two European Golds and a European Silver medal. Strachan mainly specialized in the 400 metres distance as seen from his involvement in the British team during the European indoor championships on several occasions.

Richard Strachan

Strachan at the 2011 European Athletics Indoor Championships.
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing  United Kingdom
European Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 Gothenburg4x400 m relay
Silver medal – second place2011 Paris4x400 m relay

Following his departure from athletics, Strachan has become a strength coach, coaching YouTubers such as Vikkstar123, TBJZL, and Manny. Strachan owns a YouTube channel with 62,000 subscribers, posting both sprinting and strength training videos with the YouTubers.[2]

Amateur boxing record

1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By decision 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 JMX UD 4 25 Aug 2018 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England

References

  1. "IAAF: Richard STRACHAN | Profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. "Coach Richard". youtube.com. Retrieved 10 June 2022.


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