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National Squad Lifters
JOSHUA BRADY - 77kg class, U20
Born
: 20
June 1988, Beenleigh Qld
Lives: Gumdale, Qld
Club: Cougars
Coach:  Miles Wydall
Occupation: Carpenter        

Best Lifts: 113kg Snatch, 143kg Clean and Jerk, 256kg Total -   Detailed Statistics

Career Highlights:
- 2007 Arafura Games Silver Medallist
- 2007 Commonwealth and Junior Oceania Silver Medallist

- 2004 U16 Championships Best Lifter
- 2004 National  U18 Championships Silver Medallist
- 2004 National  U16 Championships Gold Medallist
- 2003 National Championships U16 56Kg Class Gold Medallist
- 2003 National U20 Championships 4th Place 62Kg Class
- Qld U16 Record Holder Clean and Jerk

How and Why Did You Start Weightlifting?
The sports development officer of QLD Weightlifting came out to my school and ran a Telstra Clean & Jerk competition. I always liked weight training so I contacted the local club.

Best Moment In The Sport?

Being selected to represent Australia.

Worst Moment In The Sport?

Being Injured

Person You Most Admire in Weightlifting?
Ben Turner, Anthony Salsone

Favorite  Exercise?
Back Squat

Least Favourite Exercise?

Clean Pulls

Favourite Venue To Compete?
Anywhere where there is a platform

How many hours do you train per week?
8

Brothers/Sisters, How Many?

1 Brother 2 Sisters

Single/Married?
Single

Favourite Music?
Depends what mood I am in

Favourite Food ?
Bush Tucker Rump Steak

Favourite Book?
None

Do You Compete In Other Sports?
No - Boxing when I Want to.


What Do You Do When Not Training To Relax/Favourite Pastime?
Hitting it up.


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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