Becoming a Commonwealth powerlifter

Welcome to my page giving you all the information and links you may need for supporting me in this endevour

For those who don’t know me, I’m Chris, a 42-year-old Civil Engineering Technician and long-time community volunteer who recently won gold at the All England Masters Powerlifting competition. Despite facing years of setbacks, including lockdowns and surgery, I returned to training in 2024 and have now been selected to represent England at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in Canada this September. Powerlifting—which tests absolute strength across the squat, bench press, and deadlift—is an incredibly supportive sport, but at this international level, it is entirely self-funded.

To achieve my goal of lifting for my country and bringing home some medals, I need to raise approximately £4,000 to cover mandatory expenses like Team England kit, travel, accommodation, and entry fees. For someone who is usually reserved about my achievements, asking for help isn't easy, but any contribution to my GoFundMe will directly support this once-in-a-lifetime journey. In the wonderful event that we exceed this target, every additional penny will be reinvested into our local powerlifting community to help break down financial barriers for other aspiring athletes. Thank you so much for your belief, love, and support!

Photos coming soon