LOCAL weightlifter Josh Summersgill is celebrating after winning a gold medal and breaking two British records at the British Masters Weightlifting Championship in Birmingham recently.
Josh from Great Sankey, Warrington, won Gold in the Men’s 79k category in the M35 category (Male 35 years and over). He snatched 105, 110 and finally 115 kilograms in three snatches.
Then on his clean and jerks, he managed 136, 141 and 144k which gave him a grand total of 259 kilos.
This meant that Josh managed to go 6 for 6, which means he did not miss a lift, which is the first time he has achieved this to date. He was also able to break two British Records. The second Clean and Jerk 141k broke the Clean and Jerk record, and the 144k with his total of 259k broke a second British record for his 259k total.
Josh, who is also a PT and author of ‘moving the needle‘ will now compete in June for the European Championships, flying the flag for Warrington.
Josh launched his weightlifting Coaching business in 2020 JS Weightlifting. He has over a decade of experience as a Weightlifting and Performance Coach. He is also a published author ‘Moving the needle’, which is available on amazon.co.uk.
Check out Josh’s website for more details. www.joshsummersgill.co.uk
