Biography
Started: He first tried the sport at age 16 through Dwarf Sports Association UK. (bbc.co.uk, 23 Sep 2022; britishweightlifting.org, 28 Mar 2021)
Reason: "I tried it out once at a weekend with a sports association called Dwarf Sports Association UK. My first lift was 70kg and I got a bronze medal so after that I was hooked." (britishweightlifting.org, 28 Mar 2021)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (uk.sports.yahoo.com, 20 Nov 2022)
Awards: In 2022 he received the One-to-Watch Award at SportsAid's Celebrate the Next event. (uk.sports.yahoo.com, 20 Nov 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 2, 2001
Place of ResidenceSEAHAM
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachBen Richens [national]; Connor Macdonald [national]; Tom Whittaker [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | -65kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 192 |
| Commonwealth Games | ||||
| 2 | -72kg | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 145.5 |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | -65kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 200 |
