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QWA Lifter 'A' List
Queensland's Best Lifters
ANTHONY SALSONE - 77kg, U20 lifter

Born: 17 April, 1987 - Sydney, NSW
Lives: Manly West QLD
Club: Cougars
Coach: Miles Wydall
Occupation: Student.

Best Lifts: 115kg Snatch, 151kg Clean and Jerk, 266kg Total -   Detailed Statistics

Career Highlights:
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2007 World Juniors Representative
- 2007 Arafura Games Gold Medallist
- 2007 Commonwealth and Junior Oceania Gold Medallist
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2006 Junior Oceania Championships Bronze Medallist

- 2002 National Championships U16 Silver Medallist
- U16 National Record Holder
- All National trips, watching mates compete at events such as Comm. Games in Melbourne. Inspiring


How and Why Did You Start Weightlifting?
I was selected in a TID run by the QWA.

Best Moment In The Sport?
General experience really. Training with and under such talented athletes and coaches. I’m not getting paid for this.

Worst Moment In The Sport?
Ongoing injuries aren’t really ever fun.

Person You Most Admire in Weightlifting?

Ben Turner, Miles Wydall. It needs to be said, I appreciate anyone who volunteers amazing amounts of
time to the sport, Ray Gardner is definitely a person that comes to mind.

Favourite  Exercise?
Back Squats

Least Favourite Exercise?
Push Press

Favourite Venue To Compete?
Cougars so far. From experience it’s who’s there that makes a difference.

How many hours do you train per week?
15

Brothers/Sisters, How Many?
3 Brothers - Kieran, Luke and Joseph, all of which are close mates too.

Single/Married?
Single, as far as I Know. Some may argue this point; I maintain distance from these people.

Favourite Music?
Punk Rock, The Living End, Brand New, Unique styling's are always good etc

Favourite Movie?
Has to be Batman Begins (2005)

Favourite Food ?
Pizza, Wood fired preferably, Miles and I will have a competition at making home made pizzas soon.
(he doesn’t know this, but he will now)

Favourite Book?
Book? Grammar stuff, so I speak gooder

Do You Compete In Other Sports?
Looking for seats on the train to and from Uni.

What Do You Do When Not Training To Relax/Favourite Pastime?
Listen to music, play drums, Study Communications at UQ

 

For more Information:
Ian Moir, QWA
Executive Director
Queensland Weightlifting Association

PO Box 1056, Capalaba,
4157, Brisbane, Australia,

E-mail qwa@powerup.com.au
 
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