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CODI PWYSIAU / WEIGHTLIFTING
Name: JAMES JOY
Category: Sub 74kg junior (under 23 years old)
Squat: 197.5kg Bench: 110kg Deadlift: 215kg Total: 522.5kg
Winning his event allowed James to qualify for the Welsh Championships later this year.
James competed in athletics for six years before transitioning to training in the gym. He has been North Wales Champion multiple times across two different
sprint disciplines – 100m and 200m. He transitioned to powerlifting in 2023 after falling in love with lifting weights.
James currently works as a gym instructor at Colwyn Leisure Centre where is also trains. He is a level 2 instructor on course to start level 3 PT.
“James is one of our former apprentices from Colwyn Leisure Centre who recently transitioned to working within our gym facilities as a part-time member of the gym staff.
His passion for lifting weights has helped him excel in his most recent powerlifting competition.
Since joining the gym team, James has begun to pass on his excellent knowledge to the other
members of the team as well as the young people who use our facilities, who have shown an interest in participating in this rapidly growing sport.”
DAVE SMITH
Gym Manager
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