Dad With Dwarfism Powerlifting His Way To 2020 Paralympics

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A dad with dwarfism is taking his passion for powerlifting all the way to Tokyo 2020’s Paralympics. Following over 50 operations to treat his joints - a result of being born with diastrophic dwarfism - Rich Willis, found that he was completely reliant on pain medication to get through the day, but one comment from his five-year-old daughter Cherry turned everything around.
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  • @MarleneSB
    @MarleneSB7 жыл бұрын

    having known them for years I have so much respect for this man and his wonderfully supportive family, well done to him. x

  • @dee2140
    @dee21407 жыл бұрын

    I hope he achieves his goal. He certainly deserves to. 🤗

  • @leeshawinter703

    @leeshawinter703

    7 жыл бұрын

    Denise Gregory Absolutely.

  • @minuyasha8119

    @minuyasha8119

    6 жыл бұрын

    Denise Gregory why does he deserve to

  • @iLeadpoisoningPSN

    @iLeadpoisoningPSN

    6 жыл бұрын

    Otto Sung true. Everyone has a story. His just happens to be documented

  • @coolchannelize15

    @coolchannelize15

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@minuyasha8119 😑

  • @sunnysmile3214
    @sunnysmile32147 жыл бұрын

    Wow...the little girl so precious 😘

  • @alexandra.birsan
    @alexandra.birsan7 жыл бұрын

    His motivation is inspiring and their daughter is really sweet❤

  • @davidmaughan619

    @davidmaughan619

    7 жыл бұрын

    Alexandra Bîrsan where you from

  • @zoenayru

    @zoenayru

    6 жыл бұрын

    His motivation, is his daughter

  • @nor4277
    @nor42777 жыл бұрын

    Man has a amazing family ,and he amazing well done

  • @DeewanaSaleem
    @DeewanaSaleem7 жыл бұрын

    He truly is a Dad has great heart and motivation at the same time lucky to have a loveing wife Fine lady by his side

  • @ya6974
    @ya69747 жыл бұрын

    Cool Dad , Courageous Mom , Lovely Daughter ...Beautiful and Inspiring Family

  • @imanif829
    @imanif8297 жыл бұрын

    I hope he makes it to the 2020 paralympics and does great.

  • @mvsaeed
    @mvsaeed7 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful family

  • @danijellukic2196

    @danijellukic2196

    6 жыл бұрын

    Agreed !!!! I wish them luck , . . they are really POWERFUL family . . .RESPECT

  • @lillie8446
    @lillie84467 жыл бұрын

    I love his positive attitude and his love for his daughter!!!

  • @simplymetaylor2254
    @simplymetaylor22547 жыл бұрын

    What a great role model to his daughter!

  • @xxdarkkillerxx7002
    @xxdarkkillerxx70027 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely man, i hope he breaks the paralympics powerlifting record!!

  • @Yorkshire-Lass

    @Yorkshire-Lass

    7 жыл бұрын

    Brett Seledotis Sorry, but you're wrong. m.paralympic.org/powerlifting/rio-2016

  • @RockYourLife15
    @RockYourLife157 жыл бұрын

    His love for his daughter is so heartfelt

  • @faded-epitaph
    @faded-epitaph6 жыл бұрын

    Your daughter will always be proud of you Rich!

  • @timmybowling3695
    @timmybowling36957 жыл бұрын

    Glad he found a goal and stuck to it. Respect.

  • @deckerkristen
    @deckerkristen7 жыл бұрын

    The father dwarf I feel is so inspiring so many people today are lazy fat looking for the easy way and this guy beat odds numerous times and didn't just except his limitations he went out and is fulfilling his dreams .. With his family by his side - that's awsome ..

  • @Alpha-xt6ow
    @Alpha-xt6ow7 жыл бұрын

    His daughter is so sweet, God bless her ❤️

  • @Malachi-ic3ox

    @Malachi-ic3ox

    6 жыл бұрын

    Alpha 88 who cares all kids are like that big deal

  • @vic.9646
    @vic.96467 жыл бұрын

    His family has a lot of strength of belief in him and it's grand. :)

  • @jaxd7206
    @jaxd72067 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful father this guy is

  • @fehgana9154
    @fehgana91547 жыл бұрын

    Ok. The video was just uploaded, and it has 1 dislike. They can't even watch the whole video. This is inspiring and an amazing video. Don't judge like this. 💔

  • @DualityEdits
    @DualityEdits7 жыл бұрын

    I actually remember this guy, He used to make sony vegas tutorial a few years back.

  • @DualityEdits

    @DualityEdits

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rick has a youtube channel called little rick i think. he made some editing tutorials in the past.

  • @BusTVChan

    @BusTVChan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Correct I also saw those ironically

  • @kishentanna
    @kishentanna7 жыл бұрын

    No way rich i used to watch you on youtube!!!! Ive entered your horror short film competition no way buddy good stuff!!

  • @garyandleslied
    @garyandleslied7 жыл бұрын

    What a surprise to see rich on here. I used to comment so often on his videos and he would write back to my comments quite often. I remember when he announced that he was getting married and also when he was going to have a child and about his operations. I used to enjoy his tutorials. It's good to see that he's doing so well.

  • @fredhoy6697
    @fredhoy66977 жыл бұрын

    Whatever the outcome my friend, God Bless you. You cannot help but be a better man because of your efforts. And through the help of your beautiful family.

  • @kalyanikadam
    @kalyanikadam7 жыл бұрын

    Amazing dad

  • @Emtrax.
    @Emtrax.6 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand how people dislike videos like this, he can't help the body he was born in too and he had to live with all the surgeries and bulling and so on and he still managed to have a wife and daughter and hopefully make it to the Olympics. hope he continues the postive attitude and wish him and his family well.

  • @threeaweomebffs3245
    @threeaweomebffs32457 жыл бұрын

    That is very sweet. I hope he gets into the olympics

  • @DanielSadjadian
    @DanielSadjadian7 жыл бұрын

    I really hope he makes it to the 2020 Paralympics.

  • @ocr3012
    @ocr30126 жыл бұрын

    This gentleman is such an amazing father. It’s clear that he loves his family and shows his wife and his daughter that anything is possible when you support each other and do your absolute best. I really hope he wins

  • @annbrialharleylawrencevide3910
    @annbrialharleylawrencevide39107 жыл бұрын

    You go bro

  • @indyamay9511
    @indyamay95117 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a true champion. Great job man!

  • @Khravex
    @Khravex6 жыл бұрын

    He's an amazing inspiration for everyone, great dad, great sense of humor, humble.... woow God bless him and his family. What a beautiful family. So adorable to see his daughter with him when he is training.

  • @torimccool4413
    @torimccool44137 жыл бұрын

    He's a very good role model for his daughter

  • @c25ole
    @c25ole7 жыл бұрын

    Everything about this family is beautiful. They embody all that is good within the human spirit.

  • @teenacheery1753
    @teenacheery17537 жыл бұрын

    Wow he has a lovely family. He is so blessed.

  • @sandy1995
    @sandy19957 жыл бұрын

    This is little Rich (richw4)! I was worried he didn't upload videos but seems he is fine! Good for him!

  • @taelor1204
    @taelor12046 жыл бұрын

    That little girl is gorgeous!

  • @alltimetop10s72

    @alltimetop10s72

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jimmy she’s a girl supporting a little girl... calm down

  • @importantpersoncommenting6610

    @importantpersoncommenting6610

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jimmy, you act like one.

  • @ivaylo8871
    @ivaylo88717 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible and inspiring story,we could all learn from this amazing person! 💖

  • @AdmiralTrevMan
    @AdmiralTrevMan6 жыл бұрын

    On the real, hats off to his wife. Most people would't even consider. Good person right there.

  • @GatorLife57
    @GatorLife577 жыл бұрын

    Very proud of you my friend !! CONGRATS !!! You are a true Champion !!! GOD bless !!!

  • @karasuthedreamer6353
    @karasuthedreamer63537 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing! Best wishes!

  • @bollocksdotcom8636
    @bollocksdotcom86366 жыл бұрын

    So many people sit on opiates for years and years with 10% of his physical challenges but he's done amazingly to quit that ands jump into something amazing for him and his family's health. Awesome mate- I hope you win!

  • @7xking7x
    @7xking7x7 жыл бұрын

    He has a really sweet wife and daughter and I can't even get a text back go on little man

  • @AmorrSummerstorm
    @AmorrSummerstorm7 жыл бұрын

    And here i sit completely normal, completely alone

  • @mickgatz214

    @mickgatz214

    6 жыл бұрын

    your not alone having said that.....

  • @cortransport

    @cortransport

    6 жыл бұрын

    Amorr Winterstorm lol

  • @mar8014

    @mar8014

    6 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had a Real friend.

  • @cheyenneShel

    @cheyenneShel

    6 жыл бұрын

    Maybe cuz you think being normal will help you 😂

  • @UnforsakenXII

    @UnforsakenXII

    6 жыл бұрын

    Get out of the sea of self-pity and improve yourself!

  • @dylczenr1583
    @dylczenr15836 жыл бұрын

    im so proud of this dad doing all of this for his family

  • @anidrawsd2416
    @anidrawsd24167 жыл бұрын

    Born different is my favorite series. Their story's are so inspiring

  • @LizzeBanana
    @LizzeBanana6 жыл бұрын

    Such a cool dad and a supportive family.

  • @JeffTygart
    @JeffTygart7 жыл бұрын

    Lets go finally a good video from this channel.

  • @taylorchase2346
    @taylorchase23464 жыл бұрын

    Damn, get it!!! Love this! Love, light and abundant blessings to this family! 💗✨🙏

  • @TopVerse
    @TopVerse3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Rich! I hope one day you see this. You sparked my filmmaking love. I started watching your videos when I was about 11 (little rich), my love for filmmaking 100% started from you. I guess I can dedicate all of my film creativity to you. Anyway, glad to see you smashing your goals, looking pretty muscular now and you look like you’ve barely aged! Good on you mate.

  • @michaelhawkyard5855
    @michaelhawkyard58557 жыл бұрын

    I was a competitive powerlifter (able-bodied) from 1966 to 1976, until a back injury from deadlifting forced me to give it up, so have an affinity for Rich. I still train 3 times/week but obviously my 71 year old body does not respond to training the way it did half a century ago. ha ha! . . . . I owe such a lot in my life to my training so can empathise with all that Rich is getting from this new dimension in his life. I am certain he will make the qualifying standard from his mindset (and the motivation of his lovely daughter and wife's support) despite his body chemistry not being so conducive to strength development as that of someone under c.33. ....Testosterone replacement may help (no, it is not a performance-enhancing drug). I shall be certainly looking out for his progress in 2022. ....More power to your elbow Rich! (no pun intended).

  • @jrp9879
    @jrp98797 жыл бұрын

    Keep it going man, you'll go very far 👌👌

  • @bigl2328
    @bigl23286 жыл бұрын

    Man this is so inspirational. Hope he gets to his goals

  • @bffandstuff6298
    @bffandstuff62987 жыл бұрын

    when I watch this channel it inspires me even though your different you can do anything you dream

  • @alisha3729
    @alisha37297 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing family. I now feel so inspired to do something meaningful

  • @christopherforrest5713
    @christopherforrest57136 жыл бұрын

    so impressive, proves anyone can do anything they put their mind to, more power to him

  • @epd1113
    @epd11133 жыл бұрын

    He just won on The Wheel game show. He is now a single father to Cherry.

  • @yasmingarcez3668
    @yasmingarcez36687 жыл бұрын

    I wish Barcroft would just turn off the comment section or at least black list some slurs :/

  • @pilotdriver3403

    @pilotdriver3403

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yashiteru that’s kind of facist trying to sensor and stop the freedom of speech this guy has heard it all but he’s the one with an amazing family and doing stuff with his life so don’t sweat it he’s fine

  • @harrietlaw6107
    @harrietlaw61076 жыл бұрын

    How inspiring. He deserves everything he achieves

  • @sneakero1ogist
    @sneakero1ogist7 жыл бұрын

    that was an amazing story very inspirational

  • @SApcGUY
    @SApcGUY7 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful family.

  • @kunalsharma2116
    @kunalsharma21164 жыл бұрын

    like him... my inspiration are my 2 daughter's.... I wish he will succeed in coming paraolympics. 🙏 Huge respect from India 🇮🇳

  • @davidprokofiew8476
    @davidprokofiew84766 жыл бұрын

    This guy is an inspiration to me, he has so much determination

  • @davidgochenour8028
    @davidgochenour80284 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy. He is so inspirational

  • @victoriabergmann7454
    @victoriabergmann74546 жыл бұрын

    God bless this man and his dream. Such a precious family.

  • @biohybrid_396
    @biohybrid_3965 жыл бұрын

    Seems like a really great guy.. Wish him the best! Lovely family

  • @sawyerclarke3194
    @sawyerclarke31944 жыл бұрын

    I love the father-daughter relationship here it’s amazing ❤️

  • @johnmick6745
    @johnmick67457 жыл бұрын

    What a guy! good luck for the future, I know you will make it! :-)

  • @AlaskanSons
    @AlaskanSons5 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah dude! Amazing father goals right there. Strong man mind body and soul!

  • @derpypigeon
    @derpypigeon6 жыл бұрын

    He is such a wonderful father Bless him😁

  • @silent_majorityusaf8858
    @silent_majorityusaf88585 жыл бұрын

    This is the part of the world And humanity that gives us hope. Great job Rich.

  • @Mikeyj130
    @Mikeyj1306 жыл бұрын

    Hes an amazing guy and the daughter is beautiful. Such an amazing family

  • @robgarbs
    @robgarbs6 жыл бұрын

    More of KZread should have vids like this! Thanks for the upload!

  • @LisaDawnn
    @LisaDawnn7 жыл бұрын

    So refreshing that Barcroft took a break on transgenderism.

  • @rachelasouzu9253

    @rachelasouzu9253

    7 жыл бұрын

    LisaDawnn wtf are u hateful against trans

  • @peoplesdreamsneverend2709

    @peoplesdreamsneverend2709

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rachel Asouzu YES and we just hate being spammed by it!

  • @LisaDawnn

    @LisaDawnn

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rachel Asouzu- Hateful? Nope. Just tired of seeing this transglobal agenda unfolding daily.

  • @honkeykong9563

    @honkeykong9563

    7 жыл бұрын

    LisaDawnn Not so fast. Apparently the next Barcroft upload is titled, "Powerlifting Transgender Dwarf Dad proves Gender doesn't matter!"

  • @pearlstar1427

    @pearlstar1427

    7 жыл бұрын

    LisaDawnn ikr

  • @sussussy5155
    @sussussy51556 жыл бұрын

    What a champion

  • @Lunarility
    @Lunarility7 жыл бұрын

    what a wonderful person he is!

  • @studywithhayden3861
    @studywithhayden38615 жыл бұрын

    Such a nice and inspiring guy god bless him!!!

  • @JesusofSuburbia1726
    @JesusofSuburbia17266 жыл бұрын

    This guy is inspiring! Hope he makes it to the Paralympics. And I'm glad powerlifting is being recognized as a legit sport by the Paralympics. (Coming from a fellow powerlifter)

  • @emilwi0480
    @emilwi04807 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!!

  • @roboditto1097
    @roboditto10975 жыл бұрын

    When you call somebody short but you find out they are a powerlifting boi Guy who made fun of him: oh shi-

  • @tomdwane691
    @tomdwane6917 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @zedisded2501
    @zedisded25017 жыл бұрын

    good for this guy. papa bless to you, sir.

  • @FlavioThepianist
    @FlavioThepianist6 жыл бұрын

    I hope he makes it!

  • @audreyv5142
    @audreyv51426 жыл бұрын

    So awesome! I hope he makes it to the Paralympics :) and his daughter is so cute!

  • @richardreeve219
    @richardreeve2194 жыл бұрын

    nice one rich mate, you have my support, and you have my familys support

  • @pearlstar1427
    @pearlstar14277 жыл бұрын

    You go Rich💪💪

  • @disciplehater2606
    @disciplehater26062 жыл бұрын

    so cool to see that mini-me from Austin Powers is still living his life after all these years! you go man!

  • @bradleycomer8392
    @bradleycomer83925 жыл бұрын

    Very motivating...I had to convert kg to lb and it is very impressive I must say...Keep on Keepin' on!

  • @valeryfelix
    @valeryfelix4 жыл бұрын

    What an admirable man.

  • @peekaboo7958
    @peekaboo79586 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful soul

  • @johnnydeefan8807
    @johnnydeefan88076 жыл бұрын

    what a mad lad

  • @vicatnite
    @vicatnite6 жыл бұрын

    Badass. Good for him!

  • @rayj3123
    @rayj31236 жыл бұрын

    I love this series. I love how these people don't let their disabilities take control of their mindset.

  • @brettdavid628
    @brettdavid6287 жыл бұрын

    Damn, I swear he was looking into my soul whilst eating that banana @ 1:52

  • @rubenrodriguez5554
    @rubenrodriguez55546 жыл бұрын

    I usually say negative things as a joke but his family and story is beautiful.

  • @BrownEyes71
    @BrownEyes717 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Job Dude! 😊

  • @fourpointzero8315
    @fourpointzero83156 жыл бұрын

    Consider yourself lucky. You got a beautiful family.

  • @deadstick8624
    @deadstick86245 жыл бұрын

    Great looking family. And Rich has some great spotters while he lifts.

  • @eadaii
    @eadaii7 жыл бұрын

    Aw God bless him!

  • @achaides
    @achaides5 жыл бұрын

    This guy is awesome!