Richard Luettchau is a United States race walker, born on December 1, 1984. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5Kilometre and 3000m-short-track.
His personal bests include 1:34:52 in the 20kmW, 22:11 in the 5Kilometre, 13:18.49 in the 3000m-short-track, 22:32.91 in the 5000m-short-track and 1:37:53.68 in the 20,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
10,000 Metres Short Track
44:43.55
20 km race walk
1:34:52
2024 season best
6:58.99
Feb 11, 2024 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
As of Sep 14, 2026: 10,000 Metres Short Track 44:43.55, 20 km race walk 1:34:52, 2024 season best 6:58.99 (Feb 11, 2024, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Millrose Games, Feb 11, 2024, 6:58.99 · 41 years old
New York USATF National Club Championships, New York, NY
5Kilometre
22:11
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Jun 4
Albany USA 5km Race Walking Championships, Albany, NY
10,000Metr
46:15.69
-
Apr 29
Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Invitational Events
MileRaceWa
6:38.47
-
Feb 11
New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
2016
1 performance
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
20kmW
1:41:00
-
Jun 30
USA Olympic Trials Race Walk, Salem, OR
2015
3 performances
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
5000m-short-track
23:11.47
-
Jul 11
Randalls Island USA National Club Championships, Randalls Island, NY
20kmW
1:34:52
-
Apr 12
Whiting Pan Am Cup Trials, Manchester Township, NJ
MileRaceWa
6:44.74
-
Feb 14
New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - National Events
2014
5 performances
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
20,000Metr
1:38:20.68
-
Jun 29
USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
10,000Metr
46:35.61
-
Apr 26
Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
20kmW
1:35:29
-
Mar 30
Manchester Township USA Race Walk World Cup Trials, Manchester Township, NJ
3000m-short-track
13:37.76
-
Feb 16
West Long Branch USATF New Jersey Open, West Long Branch, NJ (i)
MileRaceWa
6:42.61
-
Feb 15
New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
2012
2 performances
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
20,000Metr
1:37:53.68
-
Jun 30
Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10,000Metr
44:43.55
-
Apr 28
Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
2011
4 performances
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
5000m-short-track
22:48.71
-
Jul 9
New York USATF National Club T&F Ch., New York, NY
20kmW
1:35:04
-
Jun 26
Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10,000Metr
45:13.11
-
Apr 30
Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
MileRaceWa
6:45.33
-
Jan 28
New York Millrose Games, MSG, New York, NY (i)
2010
1 performance
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
MileRaceWa
6:29.71
-
Jan 29
New York Millrose Games, MSG, New York, NY (i)
2009
3 performances
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
5000m-short-track
23:03.84
-
Jul 11
New York USATF Club Championships, New York, NY
10,000Metr
46:24.50
-
Apr 25
Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
MileRaceWa
6:39.50
-
Jan 30
New York Millrose Games, MSG, New York, NY (i) - USA Indoor Race Walking Ch.
2007
1 performance
Discipline
Result
Wind
Date
Competitions
10,000Metr
47:09.70
-
Apr 26
Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard Luettchau's 10,000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Richard Luettchau's 10,000 Metres Short Track personal best is 44:43.55, set on Apr 28, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA (USA).
Which events does Richard Luettchau compete in?
Richard Luettchau competes in the 10,000 Metres Short Track and 20 km race walk.
How did Richard Luettchau perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 6:58.99, set on Feb 11, 2024 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: Millrose Games on Feb 11, 2024, 6:58.99.
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