Wharfer claims European powerlifting title

By Simon Hayes on July 7, 2008 6:07 PM |

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52Jul10-Weightlifter-WEB.jpgA CANARY Wharf strongman has his sights set on lifting a world crown after recently proving himself the best powerlifter in Europe.


Mike Burt won the 75kg category at the World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation (WDFPF) competition in Castleblayney in Ireland last month.

The 33-year-old, who works at the Reebok Gym in Canary Wharf, beat 14 rivals after lifting a combined total of 540kg across the three disciplines of squat, bench-press and deadlift.

A full interview with Mike will appear in this week's edition of The Wharf, out on Thursday (July 10).

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Pau Bradbury said:

Well done mate, you did us all proud.
See you in the gym next week.

July 25, 2008 2:08 PM

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