Olympic Weightlifting - QWA - QWA Lifter 'A' List

Born: 5th February 1986, Toowoomba, Qld
Lives: Capalaba, Qld.
Club: Cougars Weightlifting Club.
Coach: Miles Wydall
Occupation: Student

- 2006 Commonwealth Games Representative
- 2005 U20 and Senior National Champion
- 2005 Junior Oceania Championships Gold Medallist
- 2005 Arafura Games Junior and Senior Champion
- 2002 World Junior Championships representative.
- 2001 Junior Oceania Championships Bronze Medallist
- 2001 U16 National Championships Best Lifter
- 2002 U18 National Championships Gold Medallist.
- 2000, 2001, 2002 U16 National Championships Gold Medallist
- 2001 U20 National Championships Gold Medallist
- 2001 Open National Championships Bronze Medallist

How and Why Did You Start Weightlifting?
My coach was a family friend and he introduced me to the sport some years ago, basically he spotted a potential Weightlifter and here I am today.

Best Moment In The Sport?
2006 Commonwealth Games - Nothing Compares

Worst Moment In The Sport?
Mid 2005. I consistently caught anything going around and it set me back about 6 months worth of training.

Person You Most Admire in Weightlifting?
There isn't just one person, there are many, but the main ones are:

My Coach, Miles Wydall, for all his hard effort and constant encouragement.
Memet Yagci, For his inspiration as a lifter in my younger years.
Ben Turner, For showing me what a Sportsman truly is.
Sevi Marinov, his insight and experience in Weightlifting has been a big help.

Favourite Exercise?
Power Snatch - You can't get anything easier than that! Can you?

Least Favourite Exercise?
Clean and Jerks - All I'll say is - Ouch... Very Ouch.

Favourite Venue To Compete?
I guess I'm a show pony these days... so anything BIG and bright... the Glory factor... but Ill always enjoy competing at the Cougars Gym.

How many hours do you train per week?
Approximately 6-8ish hours... as always

Brothers/Sisters, How Many?
2 Brothers, Jon the wise (22); and Paul the young (16)

Single/Married?
Single - Amazingly...

Favourite Music?
Put it this way... it's very defined... but if you like it I'd be your best friend.

Favourite Movie?
Go Horror movies! But I must say of all time... The Crow... was then, still is the best movie ever.

Favourite Food?
I can't honestly say... but as I'm aging ever so fast I've moved onto a healthier lot of foods... strange...

Favourite Book?
I'm reading a lot more now, don't know if that means I've got too much spare time or I need a better hobby, but for a favourite book? No Idea.

What Do You Do When Not Training To Relax/Favourite Pastime?
Play music, Listen to music, read books, look into personal interests, drive, socialize... just an ordinary person leading an ordinary life outside of sport.

Why
I guess I'm at that stage of life... the transition... scary!


	QWA Lifter 'A' List Queensland's Best Lifters


		JOEL WILSON - 69Kg Class U20 lifter Born: 5th February 1986, Toowoomba, Qld Lives: Capalaba, Qld. Club: Cougars Weightlifting Club. Coach: Miles Wydall Occupation: Student Best Lifts: Snatch 127kg, C&Jerk 156kg, Total 283kg - Detailed Statistics Video Footage: 107.5Kg Snatch, 135Kg Clean and Jerk Career Highlights: - 2006 Commonwealth Games Representative - 2005 U20 and Senior National Champion - 2005 Junior Oceania Championships Gold Medallist - 2005 Arafura Games Junior and Senior Champion - 2002 World Junior Championships representative. - 2001 Junior Oceania Championships Bronze Medallist - 2001 U16 National Championships Best Lifter - 2002 U18 National Championships Gold Medallist. - 2000, 2001, 2002 U16 National Championships Gold Medallist - 2001 U20 National Championships Gold Medallist - 2001 Open National Championships Bronze Medallist How and Why Did You Start Weightlifting? My coach was a family friend and he introduced me to the sport some years ago, basically he spotted a potential Weightlifter and here I am today. Best Moment In The Sport? 2006 Commonwealth Games - Nothing Compares Worst Moment In The Sport? Mid 2005. I consistently caught anything going around and it set me back about 6 months worth of training. Person You Most Admire in Weightlifting? There isn't just one person, there are many, but the main ones are: My Coach, Miles Wydall, for all his hard effort and constant encouragement. Memet Yagci, For his inspiration as a lifter in my younger years. Ben Turner, For showing me what a Sportsman truly is. Sevi Marinov, his insight and experience in Weightlifting has been a big help. Favourite Exercise? Power Snatch - You can't get anything easier than that! Can you? Least Favourite Exercise? Clean and Jerks - All I'll say is - Ouch... Very Ouch. Favourite Venue To Compete? I guess I'm a show pony these days... so anything BIG and bright... the Glory factor... but Ill always enjoy competing at the Cougars Gym. How many hours do you train per week? Approximately 6-8ish hours... as always Brothers/Sisters, How Many? 2 Brothers, Jon the wise (22); and Paul the young (16) Single/Married? Single - Amazingly... Favourite Music? Put it this way... it's very defined... but if you like it I'd be your best friend. Favourite Movie? Go Horror movies! But I must say of all time... The Crow... was then, still is the best movie ever. Favourite Food? I can't honestly say... but as I'm aging ever so fast I've moved onto a healthier lot of foods... strange... Favourite Book? I'm reading a lot more now, don't know if that means I've got too much spare time or I need a better hobby, but for a favourite book? No Idea. What Do You Do When Not Training To Relax/Favourite Pastime? Play music, Listen to music, read books, look into personal interests, drive, socialize... just an ordinary person leading an ordinary life outside of sport. Why I guess I'm at that stage of life... the transition... scary!
		For more Information: Ian Moir, QWA Executive Director Queensland Weightlifting Association PO Box 1056, Capalaba, 4157, Brisbane, Australia, E-mail qwa@powerup.com.au