PRIDE OF ENGLAND: Ryan, Mark and Lucy Anderson with their trophies from the world powerlifting championships
THE remarkable Anderson family, from Witney, captured three titles in the single-lift world championships in Antwerp – less than two years after taking up the sport.
Pride of place went to Ryan Anderson, who collected two titles, only six weeks after undergoing an appendix operation.
He won the 52kg open and junior (age 18-23) bench press crowns with a lift of 75kg.
His father, Mark, followed suit by winning the masters (over 50) 60kg category, thanks to a lift of 110kg.
He also came second in the open 60kg category.
Meanwhile, his wife Lucy just missed out, coming second in the women’s 50.5kg open category, after just failing to lock out with 62.5kg.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here