Career
Patrick Joseph "Rick" Holbrook, Junior. competed in his weightlifting competitions at 198 lbs standing at 5 foot 10 inches tall. Holbrook was known for his infamous speed and technique in his lifting. He was more successful in his quick lifts than the presses.
In 1972, Holbrook worked his way up to lifting a total of 512.5 kg.
He pressed 162.5 kg. snatched 155.0 kg. and 197.5 kg on the clean & jerk.
