Athlete Resume
Eddie has been making steady progress throughout the last year and will continue to compete in national and international competitions throughout 2011. He is the current British U17 and U18 champion and is now the youngest lifter in the U23 categorary. He is aiming to become the top ranked lifter in Great Britain as he strives for selection onto the GB Senior squad.
He began weightlifting at school and now trains five days a week for two to three hours at a time. His main goals are to win the British Junior title, qualify for the European Junior Championships and gain more Great Britain selections.
Key Achievements
- 2011 Team Bronze Medallist in the International Club Tournement in La Coruna, Spain.
- Great Britain 69kg Junior No1
- 2010 British Championships U23 - Bronze
- 2010 English Senior Championships - 5th
- 2010 La Coruna Tournament, Spain U20 - Team Bronze
- 2010 International Tournament Barcelona U18 - Team Gold
- 2009 British U18 Championships - Gold
Aims
- To lift a total of 237kg
- Win the Fulda Cup in Austria
- To be selected for the GB teams at major international championships
- Selection for the 2014 Commonwealth Games
- To lift at the Olympic Games
