Powerlifting: Flett’s a record breaker

Dec 21 2007 by Dave Bettley, Chester Chronicle

FRODSHAM’S Martin Flett didn’t stand on ceremony as he qualified at the first opportunity for the BDFPA British Championships next July.

The powerlifter set a new British record in the process, lifting 160kg (352lb) without any supportive equipment at a competition in Bradford.

Flett said: “I wanted to get qualification out of the way so that I could focus on other championship events in the spring.

“I have also been working hard with a new training system and wanted to break my own British record before the end of the year.

“It was a great way to end it by finally breaking through the 350lb barrier under competition conditions.”

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