Assist the Performance Manager in the management of BWL Athlete Development and Performance Program
Weightlifting is one of the oldest competitive sports, being one of the seven sports that made up the programme of the 1st modern Olympic Games in 1896. Male weightlifting events have been held at all 22 subsequent Olympic Games, with a women’s programme being introduced at the Sydney 2000 Games. Over the last two-three years there has been a slowing down and even stagnation of records and winning performances, which may reflect the impact of enhanced anti-doping measures. Against this background Great Britain as had limited success on the World scene, winning a total of 13 female and 19 male medals at World Championships and Olympic Games (the top medal winning nations are currently China and Russia). Of the seven weightlifting Olympic medals won by GB the last was in 1984, a bronze medal in the men’s 90kg division. Watch below and experience the full expertise of team GB Weightlifting and Powerlifting coaches and staff, and see if you can spot some weightlifting greats!