Day: December 18, 2016
World Uni, All Schools, League Final and MK Shield and American Open
He has had a busy year work wise and also a few troubling injuries so it was great to see him back up near to top weights which sets him up well for 2017
Qld All Schools
John Downes lifted amazingly well at the Queensland All Schools Championships - he snatched 110kg and clean and jerked 130kg, smashing the existing Australian record total by 15kg. - He also was he best U15 and Open Lifter - On top of that he did the qualifying total for the Australian Team for the 2017 World Youth Championships
League Final
Tessa Milton put in a very solid 6/6 75Kg 94Kg and 6kg PB total to win division 2 of the QWA League and next week pulled out a 77Kg snatch in the Mike Keelan shield which was one of the best snatches I have seen all year - just an amazing lift!
Mike Keelan Shield
Paige did her first A grade total of 70, 83 at 58 and a 5kg PB 6/6 total to win the female side of the Mike Keelan shield - it was very solid lifting and its great to see her starting to show her potential now she is getting on top of her injuries.
American Open
I had another late night after the Uni Championships watching a lifter I remotely coach lift at the American Open - Camzin Martin in only her third lifting comp put in a very respectable 180 total at 75 - she learnt a lot from the event and is looking forward to competing next year at the Nationals. The coverage was outstanding - with a high definition feed coming from each of the 3 platforms.
