Raymond Harris Virginia State Strength and Power HoF inductee 2020

By Strength and Power Hall of Fame

 

A brief presport history.:

Born November 6, 1959 in Montgomery, AL
As a (Air Force) military brat, spent my formative years in several locations, attended 5 different high schools, before graduating from Kubasaki HS in Okinawa, Japan. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from State University with a degree in mathematics and minor in physics. While in the AF, earned a Masters of Science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, and retired from the AF in 2002. I currently reside in Lakeridge, VA.
Multiple sport Letterman in high school, and participated in multiple service level sports while in the Air Force. Played in the Air Force Softball Championships and represented the Air Force in inter-service flag football championships while stationed in the US Southern Command in the Republic of Panama.

List of Achievements:

100% RAW World Champion (bench-press)

First Place 2016 (Open & 55-59), 165 lb weight class, Eerie, PA

First Place 2017 (55-59), 165 lb weight class, Eerie, PA

First Place 2018 (55-59), 165 lb weight class, Virginia Beach, VA

First Place 2019 (55-59), 181 lb weight class, Virginia Beach, VA

First Place 2021 (Open & 60-64), 198 lb weight class, Virginia Beach, VA

 

100% RAW Masters National Champion (bench-press)

First Place 2014 (55-59), 165 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2017 (55-59), 181 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2018 (55-59), 165 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2019 (55-59 & outstanding lifter-bench), 165 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2021 (60-64), 181 lb weight class, Fredericksburg, VA

 

100% RAW Single Lift State Champion (bench-press)

First Place 2013 (55-59), 165 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2014 (Open & 55-59), 165 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2019 (Open & 55-59), 181 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

 

100% RAW Single Lift Law/Fire/Military Titles (bench-press)

First Place 2014 VA State Championships, 165 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2018 American Challenge National Championships, 165 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2019 American Challenge National Championships, 165 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2019 VA State Championships, 181 lb weight class, Zion Crossroads, VA

First Place 2021 American Challenge National Championships, 181 lb weight class, Fredericksburg, VA

State, National and World records:
World records held
165lb age 55-59 bench press 319

National records held
165lb age 55-59 bench press 319

VA State records held
165lb age 55-59 bench press 321
181lb age 55-59 bench press 319

Other accomplishments:
USAFROTC Distinguished graduate
Motorcycle Rider Foundation MSF Certified Rider Coach (Basic and Experienced)
Adjunct Professor (Math), University of Valley Forge

Activities within the sport:
Non-certified (workout) trainer at my place of employment fitness center (pre-covid)

Activities outside the sport:
Little league baseball umpire
Youth Roller-hockey coach
Royal Rangers

Author: By Strength and Power Hall of Fame Completed: yes Created: Sun Oct 18 16:05:39 UTC 2020 | Last Updated: Thu Dec 21 16:40:57 UTC 2023