Hall of Fame

British Weight Lifting is delighted to announce the launch of the BWL Hall of Fame, showcasing amazing individuals who have helped shape the sports of Olympic Weightlifting and Paralympic Powerlifting from 1891 all the way till present day. The Hall of Fame has been set up to honour those people who have made outstanding contributions in Olympic weightlifting and para powerlifting as well as significant contributors who have majorly assisted the development of either sport.

The British Weight Lifting Hall of Fame is comprised of three categories.

• Weightlifters: Athletes who have achieved major success representing Great Britain or a Home Nation in international weightlifting competitions.
• Para Powerlifters: Athletes who achieved major success representing Great Britain or a Home Nation in international para powerlifting competitions. This include events formerly known as Paralympic weightlifting which was recognised by the IPC until 1992.
• Significant Contributors: Other long serving individuals who have helped to develop British Weight Lifting domestically and internationally including administrators, coaches, technical officials, sport scientists, medical personnel and the original founders of the governing body.

To ensure that the Hall of Fame is populated from the outset the inaugural intake features a number of candidates who meet the selection criteria outlined here.

In subsequent intakes, external nominations will be also considered for Board approval providing they meet the criteria alongside individuals identified by the BWL team such as athletes who go on to hit the required competitive milestones required for inclusion.

Hall of Fame: Weightlifters

Based upon the criteria outlined in the Hall of Fame guidelines the following weightlifters have been identified as being eligible.

Hall of Fame: Para Powerlifters

Based upon the criteria outlined in the Hall of Fame guidelines the following Para Powerlifters have been identified as being eligible.

Hall of Fame: Significant Contributors

Based upon the criteria outlined in the Hall of Fame guidelines the following Para Powerlifters have been identified as being eligible.

In subsequent intakes, external nominations will be considered for Board approval providing they meet the criteria alongside individuals identified by the BWL team such as athletes who go on to hit the required competitive milestones required for inclusion. To nominate an individual please email enquiries@britishweightlifting.org.

The BWL Board of Directors hold the right to determine the number of new inclusions each year. When there are multiple eligible candidates the Board will decide who should be included.

It should be noted that induction into the Hall of Fame is an ongoing long-term process. Candidates who miss out on one year’s intake will still be considered for the next.

The Hall of Fame is designed to be a continuous annual celebration of the sport rather than a one-time event.