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Unicyclist says it is a ‘real honour’ to get into Guinness World Records book

A self-professed “extreme sports superstar” with a passion for unicycling and weightlifting has said it is a “real honour” to be part of the latest Guinness World Records book for a unique act. Jason Auld, a professional unicyclist from Edinburgh, ...

29 Sept 2022 at 03:55

Pumping weights could help you live longer

Pump iron for longer life – study

People have been urged to participate in regular weightlifting after a study found that “pumping iron” could cut their risk of dying early. Academics found that a combination of weightlifting and aerobic exercise every week reaped the most ...

28 Sept 2022 at 08:05

Sport

Chris Murray hopes to have double cause for celebration after weightlifting gold

England’s Chris Murray won weightlifting gold in Birmingham and then vowed not to tell girlfriend and fellow competitor Holly O’Shea about his Commonwealth Games glory. Murray won the men’s 81kg weightlifting final after Australia’s Kyle ...

01 Aug 2022 at 17:58

Sport

Sarah Davies emerges from ‘tough’ period to win weightlifting gold in Birmingham

England’s Sarah Davies emerged from a “tough” period in her weightlifting career to end her silver streak and win Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham. Davies triumphed in the women’s 71kg final after runners-up spots at European and ...

01 Aug 2022 at 23:32

Sport

Weightlifter Cyrille Tchatchet’s medal hopes ended by body cramps

After a torturous journey that included sleeping on the streets and the contemplation of committing suicide, former refugee Cyrille Tchatchet’s dream of winning a Commonwealth Games medal for England was ended by his entire body ...

02 Aug 2022 at 19:06

Sport

Jessica Gordon-Brown lands weightlifting silver after ‘stumbling’ upon sport

Jessica Gordon-Brown reflected fondly on the “happy accident” that led to her pursuing weightlifting after claiming Commonwealth Games silver in the women’s 59kg final. A once budding judoka as well as a national acrobatic ...

31 Jul 2022 at 18:52

Sport

Weightlifter Emily Campbell on changing perceptions and ‘bringing home bling’

Emily Campbell’s rapidly-expanding medal collection bears testament to the realisation of the “crazy and bonkers” dream she once shared only with her family and a few market traders in her home town of Bulwell, who ...

20 Sept 2023 at 11:47

British firefighter falls short of world weightlifting record

A firefighter from Lancashire has fallen short of a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most weight lifted in a 24-hour period. Glen Bailey, 42, who works as an industrial firefighter with Mitie Emergency Response ...

08 Jan 2024 at 18:42

Scotland

Ambulance crew strongman looks for sponsor as he prepares to represent Scotland

An ambulance technician has been given a meat allowance by a butcher to help him with training ahead of representing Scotland at a UK strongman competition next month. Calum Elder, 38, who works for Scottish ...

17 Apr 2024 at 13:39

Lower weights ‘build more muscle’ – how to do it

Health & Wellbeing

As study finds lowering weights builds more muscle than lifting – how do you lower weights in the gym?

The term ‘lifting’ may dominate when we talk about building strength in the gym – but could bringing weights back down actually be what’s best for you? New research from Edith Cowan University found a ...

10 Nov 2022 at 11:23

Health

Woman with four chronic illnesses who could barely lift 1.5kg ditches her medication and is now a pro weightlifter

A 34-year-old woman who was once so sick and feeble she could barely lift a 1.5kg dumbbell is raising money to finance a trip to Florida next month so she can take part in the World Olympic ...

02 Nov 2022 at 08:00

Olympics

Cindy Ngamba looks forward to fighting for ‘the most beautiful thing ever’

UK-based boxer Cindy Ngamba officially has a shot at becoming the first athlete to win a medal for the Refugee Olympic team after her selection was confirmed by the International Olympic ...

02 May 2024 at 15:20

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