This year’s British Championships at the NEC in Birmingham was a momentous occasion for Weightlifting Wales, marking the largest contingent of Welsh athletes ever to compete at this prestigious event. The weekend was filled with remarkable performances and outstanding results, showcasing the depth of talent and dedication within the Welsh weightlifting community.

Weightlifting Wales’ National Coach, Gareth Evans has detailed how positive the British Championships has been for the momentum of Welsh athletes: “It was fantastic to attend the British Championships in Birmingham and see that participation from Welsh athletes was at an all-time high. This indicates that the standard of lifting within Wales is improving and that is a big positive for us as we move into the second half of the 2024 calendar with Commonwealth Championships and Welsh Championships as the primary competitions outside of GBR representation. I would like to also congratulate Matthew Curtain and all the staff at BWL for running a very slick and enjoyable event at the NEC in Birmingham.”

Christian Pzsyk, Performance Manager for Weightlifting Wales, expressed his delight with the team's achievements: "Weightlifting Wales were very pleased to have taken a record squad to the British Championships this past weekend at the NEC, seeing some great performances and results which were very encouraging in terms of continued development for our squad. It was also great to see some of our younger athletes succeeding on the national stage and gaining valuable experience."

Some standout performances included:

• Mikey Farmer: A spectacular performance earned him a gold medal with a total lift of 275kg in the M73kg category.

• Leah Clarke: Demonstrated her prowess by securing a silver medal with a total of 204kg in the W87+.

• Catrin Haf Jones: Captured a silver medal with a total of 186kg in the W59kg category.

• Madeline Connelly: Achieved a silver medal with a total of 173kg in the W55kg.

• Nikole Roberts: Lifted her way to a silver medal with a total of 156kg in the W49kg.

• Bethan Watkins: Earned a bronze medal with a total of 185kg in the W64kg category.

• Seth Casidsid: Achieved a silver medal with a total of 205kg in the M61kg category.

These exceptional results underscore the hard work and commitment of the entire Welsh squad. The record participation and impressive performances at this year's British Championships reflect the positive trajectory of Weightlifting Wales. With continued support and development, the future looks incredibly bright for Welsh athletes as they strive for excellence in the sport of weightlifting.