More success
for East Antrim Powerlifters
Published Date:
04 September 2008
By Staff reporter
Northern Ireland Benchpress Championships due to be held in Tobermore Football Club had to be moved to the McKinney hall in the town due to flooding in the club still brought a good entry from East Antrim although Larne were not represented for the first time in a long time
Ballynure’s Gina Quinn, who recently became Northern Ireland's first lady power lifting referee not only had to referee but attempt to lift. She just missed out on the record with 86 kilos on a technically
Islandmagee’s Darryl Parke had better luck in breaking the record in the senior 82.5k with an easy 200k which could have won the British title . This should encourage interest in the area.
Making a welcome return to competitions were Carrick’s Harry Horner and John Bateman, Harry breaking the record with 122.5k at 67.5k bodyweight and John lifting 140k. Brian Martin also of the East Antrim Club broke the master 2 (over 50 ) in the 100k class with 146 k
Geoff Faris, just returned from holiday, was overweight for his usual class but managed 210 in the higher bodyweight class
Anyone interested in a test of real strength at power lifting should contact Duke Owers at 028 93362871.
The full article contains 214 words and appears in Larne Times newspaper.
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Last Updated:
02 September 2008 11:34 AM
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Source:
Larne Times
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Location:
Larne
