Born: 29th October, 1982 - Mareeba, QLD
Lives: Redlynch, Cairns
Club: Cairns North
Coach:  Currently self-coached.  Previous coaches are Peter Thomsen, Mike Keelan, Paul Wheeler, Dave Allan and Miles Wydall

Occupation: Manager of REPS Fitness & Performance

Best Lifts: 123kg Snatch, 152.5kg Clean and Jerk, 273kg Total -   Detailed Statistics

Career Highlights:
2007 Qld State Championships Best Male Lifter
2005 Qld Senior Champion 69kg
2004 World University Championships – 8th 69kg class
2003 Oceania Championships - 4th 77Kg Class
2003 Australian Championships Gold Medal 77Kg Class
2003 World University Championships Australian Representative
2002 Junior Oceania's - Bronze Medal 77Kg Class
2002 U/20 Australian Championships - Gold Medal 77kg class
2001 U/20 Australian Championships - Gold Medal 77kg class
 

How and Why Did You Start Weightlifting?
I began weight training as a Powerlifter in my final years of high school in Dimbulah, Far North Queensland.   After a year in Powerlifting I moved to Brisbane and decided to try my hand at Olympic lifting.  I joined the UQ Powerlifting/Weightlifting club, and was later referred to Peter Thomsen at Nudgee College, and so the journey began.

Best Moment In The Sport?
Doing PB’s in front of friends and family at the 2006 ‘Lawrie’.

Worst Moment In The Sport?
Severe knee injury sustained in February 2008 which required surgery and more than a year out of training and competition.


Person You Most Admire in Weightlifting?
Naim Suleymanoglu

Favorite  Exercise?
Squats

Least Favourite Exercise?
Triple clean and jerks.

Favourite Venue To Compete?
The Honey Badger Den

How many hours do you train per week?
Between 6 and 8 hours

Brothers/Sisters, How Many?
Two sisters:  Danielle and Nicole

Single/Married?
Single.

Favourite Music?
Italian Opera.

Favourite Movie?
Snatch.

Favourite Food ?
Italian.

Favourite Book?
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Autobiography of a Bodybuilder.

Do You Compete In Other Sports?
No.

What Do You Do When Not Training To Relax/Favourite Pastime?
Spend time with family and friends.