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QWA Lifter 'A' List
Queensland's Best Lifters

TROY HEWKINS - 85kg class, Senior

Born: 27 February 1986, Penrith, NSW
Lives:
Tanah Merah, Qld.
Club: Cougars
Coach:  Miles Wydall
Occupation: Construction              

Best Lifts: 130kg Snatch, 161kg Clean and Jerk, 291kg Total -   Detailed Statistics

Career Highlights:
- Junior commonwealth Championships First Place 77Kg Class 2006
- Junior Oceania Championships first place 77kg Class 2005, 2006
- Junior Oceania Championships 4th 69Kg Class 2004
- Selection for Youth Olympics
- National U18 Champion 2004
- National U16 Champion 2003,2002,2001,2000
- National Senior Champion 85kg Class 2008

How and Why Did You Start Weightlifting?
I heard about weightlifting in a school newsletter and thought that it would be fun.

Best Moment In The Sport?
Winning my first Junior Oceania title in Darwin 2005

Worst Moment In The Sport?
Missing selection for Junior Worlds in my last year as a junior

Person You Most Admire in Weightlifting?
Miles Wydall - He dedicates so much of his time.

Favorite  Exercise?
Power snatch - there easy

Least Favourite Exercise?

Front
Squats

Favourite Venue To Compete?
Chandler


How many hours do you train per week?
6 Hours a week

Brothers/Sisters, How Many?
One sister 6 years older than me

Single/Married?
in a relationship and have a beautiful daughter, Scarlett Isabella

Favourite Music?
Red Hot Chili Peppers

Favourite Movie?
Billy Madison

Favourite Food ?
Pizza 

Favourite Book?
Zoo weekly :-)

Do You Compete In Other Sports?
No but I like athletics


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


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

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

E-mail qwa@tpg.com.au
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