Chris Duffin
Chris Duffin is an American business executive, former strength coach, and former competitive strength athlete. He holds the world record for heaviest sumo deadlift at over 1,001 lbs.[1] He also squatted 1,001 lbs for three repetitions,[2] which would have been another world record if it had been a sanctioned event. His formal education is in manufacturing (BS in Manufacturing Technology from Oregon Institute of Technology) and business administration (MBA from Phoenix University).[3] Duffin is the founder or co-founder of multiple small businesses,[4] including Kabuki Strength[5]
In 2019, Duffin published his autobiography "The Eagle and the Dragon",[6] the title of which is a reference to the tattoo that runs the length of his body.[7] In it, he describes overcoming the challenges of growing up in extreme poverty in rural Oregon and taking custody of his three younger sisters after his parents separated. At one point in his athletic career, Duffin overtrained to the point of injuring his back and needed to use a walker to learn how to walk again.[8]
References
- ↑ "Heaviest one repetition sumo deadlift". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ Shiffer, Emily (2020-03-23). "Watch Powerlifter Chris Duffin Become the First Person to Squat and Deadlift Over 1,000 Pounds for Reps". Men's Health. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ "Chris Duffin". alumni.oit.edu. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ "Oregon Tech alumni inspire students with stories of their entrepreneurial success". Klamath Falls News.
- ↑ "Podcasts and Powerlifting". UNC Alumni Blog.
- ↑ Krupke, Nick. "Powerlifter is first to squat 1,001 lbs 3 times, continues to inspire others through positive messages". FOX Carolina.
- ↑ Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength | Lex Fridman Podcast #207, retrieved 2021-08-11
- ↑ From Homeless to Entrepreneur | Chris Duffin - MP Podcast #102, retrieved 2021-08-15
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