- 2010 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist
- Commonwealth Championships Gold Medallist 2008
- World University Championship Representative 2008
- Senior National Championships Gold Medallist 2006, 2007 and 2008
- Best Lifter at Senior National Championships 2008
- Commonwealth Games record holder - 221kg Clean and Jerk
- Oceania Championships Gold Medallist 2008
- Oceania Championships Silver Medallist 2009 and 2010
- 2008 Olympian ( 9th
place )
- 2006 Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist
- Commonwealth Games record holder - 217kg Clean and Jerk
- World Junior Championship representative 2001, 2002, 2003 - Best
Placing 6th
- Commonwealth Championships Silver Medallist 2003
- Senior Oceania Championships Gold Medallist 2003
- Senior Oceania Silver medallist 2002
- Senior Oceania Bronze medallist 2005
- World University Championships representative 2002 - 5th Place
- Junior Oceania Championships Gold medallist 2001, 2002, 2003
- Mermet Cup 2003, 2004
- Senior National Silver medallist 1999, 2002, 2004
- Senior National Bronze Medallist 2003, 2005
- U20 National Gold Medallist 2001, 2002, 2003
- U18 National Gold medallist 2000, 2001
- Best Lifter at National U20 2001 Championships
- Best Lifter at National U18 2001 Championships
- QLD U/16, U/18, U/20 and Open records
How and Why Did You Start Weightlifting?
I started weightlifting at St Laurence's College. The weightlifting club had
just started up at school and my mate and I went down to see what
weightlifting was and decided to give it a go. After training for about 6
months I then moved my training over to Cougars under the watchful eyes of
Miles Wydall and have been there ever since.
Best Moment In The Sport?
Winning the gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. It was a fantastic feeling to win the gold medal, something I had always wanted to achieve. Having my mum and dad there to witness me win and my coach Miles coaching me to the gold made it even more special.
Worst Moment In The Sport?
Bombing at the Age Group Challenge on 200kg clean and jerk.
Person You Most Admire in Weightlifting?
People who are passionate about the sport and want to see it succeed.
Favourite Exercise?
Shrugs
Least Favourite Exercise?
Snatch Squat and Snatch Balance
Favourite Venue To Compete?
To date it would have to be the 2006 Commonwealth Games Venue, the
atmosphere was electrifying, probably something that I will never experience
again.
How many hours do you train per week?
Approximately 10-15 hours
Brothers/Sisters, How Many?
Four sisters Belinda, Emma, Louise and Simone
and one brother Justin, all older.
Single/Married?
Single
Favourite Music?
Love listening to Triple J but some of my favourite bands are Muse, Little
Birdy, The Living End, The Doves, Yeah Yeah Yeahs...
Favourite Movie?
Happy Gilmore
Favourite Food ?
Subway
Favourite Book?
A Farewell to Arms
Do You Compete In Other Sports?
Not any more just weightlifting now. What other sport would you want to
compete in?
What Do You Do When Not Training To Relax/Favourite
Pastime?
Listen to music and have a quiet beer with mates.
Why?
It a nice break from training and you can forget about the stresses of life.
