RAF Weightlifting Championships Cosford

On 6 July 2022 the RAF Championships were held in Cosford. The event was a fantastic day with a good standard of lifting across the board. Over the course of the day four mixed-weight groups took to the platform to display their technique, strength and passion. The competition ran well, first seeing two groups made up of those relatively new to weightlifting followed by two more experienced groups.

RAF Weightlifting Championships Cosford

Competition

On 6 July 2022 the RAF Championships were held in Cosford. The event was a fantastic day with a good standard of lifting across the board. Over the course of the day four mixed-weight groups took to the platform to display their technique, strength and passion. The competition ran well, first seeing two groups made up of those relatively new to weightlifting followed by two more experienced groups.

RAF Weightlifting Championships Cosford

Group four

Group four saw Luke Bretton, Daniel Abbot, Chris Craig, James Stuart, Luke Thompson, Tate Budge and Michael Cutler take to the stage.

Michael Cutler came in first place after finishing on an impressive 271kg total. Michael snatched 126kg and clean and jerked 145kg at 92.9kg bodyweight.

James Stuart took second place after totalling 235kg at 89.7kg bodyweight. This put Luke Thompson in third place with a total of 225kg at 89.7kg bodyweight.

 

Results based on Sinclair points

Males – Total

Place

Name

Sinclair Points

First

Mike Cutler

309.29

Second

Luke Thompson

277.413

Third

Tate Budge

276.747

Females – Total

First

Maddie Elliot

215.092

Second

Ellie McManus

201.273

Third

Lucy Spy

200.137

 

Judges’ awards were also given to Jack Howie and Rachael Roberts for their help and support throughout the day.