Champion at 45 - The Story Behind the Lifts

A six-part series on what it takes to build strength, lose it, and build yourself back up again (and again).
Then show the world what you're really made of.

How I Became a World Powerlifting Champion at 45 - Blog Series

No hype. Just what it really took.


I didn’t set out to be a World Champion at 45. I set out to keep going — through injury, chaos, and all the quiet days, where discipline mattered more than motivation. This series is the how and the why: the people who stood beside me, the setbacks that nearly shelved it, and the small, unglamorous wins that stacked up.

If you’re here for PBs (personal bests), there are a few. If you’re here for honesty, there’s plenty. Start at Episode 1 and come along for the ride — or scroll through and pick the chapter you need today.

Episode 1 of 6

Episode 1: My First Steps from Track to Platform

How sprinting habits, stubborn streaks, and a rekindled competitive fire laid the base for everything that came next.

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Episode 2 of 6

Episode 2: Building Foundations and Mentorship

The people who steadied the ship, called out my crap, and kept me progressing when life was chaos.

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Episode 3 of 6

Episode 3: Adaptation and Resilience Through Challenges

Injury, rehab, ego checks - and learning that just getting your sorry arse under the bar is better than waiting to 'feel ready'.

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Episode 4 of 6

Episode 4: The Road to the World Championships

Qualifying, logistics, pressure, and the boring prep no one posts about - because that's what gets you the wins on the day.

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Episode 5 of 6

Episode 5: The Championship Experience

What I actually felt on the platform, and what mattered more than the number on the bar.

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Episode 6 of 6

Episode 6: Reflections, Coaching, and Looking Ahead

The lessons I'm taking into coaching, fatherhood, and whatever the universe wants to throw at me next!

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See How it All Came Together

Prefer an uninterrupted read? Here’s the whole story stitched together.

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