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CONTACT:
Chris Morgan
Email: chunky@chunkymuscle.com
Website: www.chunkymuscle.com
GAY POWERLIFTER QUALIFYS FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
(London – April 21, 2008) Chris Morgan, the current reigning Gay Games Powerlifting champion, has qualified for both this year's European and World Championship Finals.
He was lifting in the British Championships, held in Tamworth, England (20th April), making a total of 557.5 kilos to place second in the 82.5 kilo class, reclaiming his place in the England Team. Chris has already appeared for England on four occasions taking World Championship Silver (2004), Gold (2005) and Bronze (2006), along with European Silver (2005).
Speaking about the competition, Chris Morgan Said 'It feels wonderful to have earned the opportunity to represent my country once again, especially after my health problems over the last year. There were certainly times that it seemed a distant dream that I'd ever grace the World Championship again. I'd like to think my family and the Federation of Gay Games for their love and support in what has been an extremely difficult year since my operation'.
'I've taken the decision to end my career in the 75 kilo class and open a new chapter in the 82.5 kilo class. This means a brave new world with a different training regime, competitors, goals and objectives. After winning three world medals at the lower weight class, it now seems the right time for an exciting new challenge'.
The European Championships are to be held in Ireland in June, whilst the World Championships are to be held in Evansville, USA in November.
Useful Notes to Editors
Contact Details
Email: chunky@chunkymuscle.com
Website: www.chunkymuscle.com
Useful Notes to Editors
Chris has been Powerlifting for over 10 years and his past Accomplishments include:
World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation - British Drug Free Powerlifting Association
International Elite Standard lifter
British Drug Free Powerlifting Champion 2005
World Championship 2004 (Silver)
European Championship 2005 (Silver)
World Championship 2005 (Gold)
World Championship 2006 (Bronze)
Current Ranking
* No 1 in London and South East
* No 2 in England
* No 2 in Britain
* Top 10 in World
International Powerlifting Federation – British Weightlifters Association
* British Championship Finalist 2004
Current Ranking
* No 1 In London
* Top 3 in England
* Top 5 in Britain
World Gay Games
Four World Gay Games Gold medals 2006
World Gay Games Gold Medal 2002
World Gay Games Silver Medal 1998
Gay Games record holder in Squat
Gay Games record holder in Deadlift
Gay Games record holder in total poundage
He is a member of the Board of Ambassadors for Federation
of Gay Games and the Gay Games in Cologne 2010
www.gaygames.com www.games-cologne.com
He is a member of the English Football Association's Advisory Group on Homophobia.
www.thefa.com
He is sponsored by Umbro - Kit Suppliers to the England Football Team
www.umbro.com
Chris would like to thank the management of Soho Gyms for the use of their facilities and the support of their staff.
www.sohogyms.com
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