2024 BRITISH OPEN INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
POWERLIFTING, BILATERAL,
BENCH-PRESS & DEAD LIFT
It was truly stormy summers day in East London for the 2024 British Open International Championship at “Bone’s Gym”, Eltham, London on 14th July thanks to Barry Davis, Proprietor and Meet Director. Bone’s gym is fully equipped with quality equipment that is ideal for the development of humane power and strength.
Competitors travelled some eight hours from all over the UK to descend on Eltham. We were treated to some spectacular performances, causing good vocal support in the large audience. It was exciting and exhilarating to see lifters lifting with such good form and technique for lifting heavy weights.
These championships were dedicated to commemorating Pete Davis life, who had passed away earlier this year, for his dedication to Powerlifting on the platform and judging referee for BPO.
The standard of lifting was excellent, with an array of new lifters from all categories with some good camaraderie to win the classes creating a very vibrant atmosphere. The Platform crew delivered an excellent faultless application on all lifts.
The BPO operates with 3 divisions for lifters, Raw, Classic and Single ply.
RAW RECORDS POWERLIFTING:
140kg M45+ - Robert Wiejas, Squat 270.5kg B-E-W, Bench 207.5 B-E-W, Dead Lift 310kg B-E-W & Total 783kg B-E-W
RAW RECORDS BILATERAL:
67.5kg Men’s Teenager 15-19 Jack Douglass Dead Lift 170kg B-E-W Total 235.5kg B-E-W
100kg Men’s M80+ – Raymond Walker Bench 65.5kg B-E-W Dead Lift 60kg B-E-W Total 125.5kg B-E-W
125kg Men’s Junior 20-23 – Charlie Griggs Bench 200kg B-E-W Total 480kg B-E-W
140+kg Men’s M40+ – Julian De-Allie Bench 200kg B-E-W Dead Lift 330kg B-E-W Total 530kg B-E-W
RAW RECORDS SINGLE LIFT BENCH PRESS
100kg Men’s M80+ kg – Raymond Walker 65.5kg B
140kg Men’s Master’s 45+ Robert Wiejas Bench Press 207.5kg B
CLASSIC POWERLIFTING RECORD
67.5kg Men’s Teenager 15-19 Cristopher Stroud Squat 146kg B
Key: B=British record. E=European record, W=World record.
Best Overall Squat: Robert Wiejas with 166 points lifted the Nick Lauffman Annual Memorial Shield.
Best Overall Powerlifter: Robert Wiejas with 438 points lifted the Brian Smith Annual Memorial Shield.
Best Overall Bi-Lateral Lifter: Julian De-Allie with 292 points. Lifted the Pete Davis Annual Memorial Shield.
Spectators were treated to an array of records. 18 World records, 18 European record and 22 British records were broken at these championships in all categories which are colour coded on the scoresheets. This surely shows that there is still that thrust in GB powerlifters still wanting to achieve much more.
Barry Davis made all lifters proud by each receiving Unique Conan gold statue and certificates of participation.
Barry Davis was presented with a unique engraved medal to the “Davis Family” in recognition of Pete Davis who passed away earlier this year for all his sterling work and dedication to Powerlifting on the platform and for his adjudication.
Many of the lifters have since e-mailed, Facebook, text, telephoned and wrote to express how “GREAT” the Championships were run, with dedication and commitment from all those involved below.
THEREFORE, A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE BELOW WHO GAVE UP THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO HELP AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Meet Director: Barry Davis
Platform Crew: George Davis, Craig Salmon & Mark Chavers
MC: David Carter
Technical Officer: Phil Beniston
Referees: Dave Mannering, Andy Shipman and Phil Beniston.
Presentations by: David Mannering
The BPO will be back at “Bone’s Gym” for the 2024 Multilateral Championships on 8th December, thanks to Barry Davis and his most excellent team.
Report by “The Crane”