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National Squad Lifters
TROY HEWKINS - 77kg class, U20

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

Best Lifts: 124kg Snatch, 151kg Clean and Jerk, 274kg Total -   Detailed Statistics

Career Highlights:
-
Junior Oceania Championships 4th 69Kg Class 2004
- Selection for Youth Olympics
- National U18 Champion 2004
- National U16 Champion 2003,2002,2001,2000
 

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?
Getting the selection letter for the Australian Youth Olympics

Worst Moment In The Sport?
Dropping the bar on my knee after dumping a clean

Person You Most Admire in Weightlifting?
Naim Suleymanoglu - he is just a freak!!

Favorite  Exercise?
Power snatch - there easy

Least Favourite Exercise?

Front
Squats

Favourite Venue To Compete?
Chandler


How many hours do you train per week?
3.5-4.5

Brothers/Sisters, How Many?

One sister 23 years old

Single/Married?
Single at the moment

Favourite Music?
Punk

Favourite Movie?
Liar Liar

Favourite Food ?
Anything fattening

Favourite Book?
I don't read. Muscle and fitness mags are alright.

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


What Do You Do When Not Training To Relax/Favourite Pastime?
Skating relaxes me


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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