Newcastle deadlift specialist set to represent Britain at the European Championships
A North East deadlift specialist is set to represent Great Britain at the European Championships.
Andrew McAdam, a British deadlift specialist, is set to represent Great Britain at the upcoming WPC/AWPC European Championships in Wroclaw, Poland, this June.
Despite a challenging start to 2025 due to a serious of injuries, Andrew is looming set to make his mark on the European stage following an impressive fourth-place finish in his national debut competition last year.
Performances throughout 2024 in the UK Single Lifts Championships earned him recognition as one of the rising stars in deadlifting in the 110kg category.
In order to help him compete on the European circuit, Andrew has been backed by Liddell Lodge 3616 - a prestigious Freemason Lodge based in Dunston, Gateshead.
Speaking ahead of going Poland, Andrew said: “After the injury setbacks earlier this year, it’s been a long road to recovery, but I’m more than ready to step back onto the platform.
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“I’m proud to represent Britain in the European Championships, and with the support of Liddell Lodge, I’m confident I can push my limits and deliver my best performance yet.”
You can follow Andrew’s deadlifting journey at: https://www.instagram.com/android.lfts/.
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