I.A.W.A.(UK)

Here are the Leg 2 Results of the IAWA(UK) Bob Smith All-Round Postal League.

Well done to the top 3 teams this leg, Powerhouse Phoenix1, Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Club3B1 and MetamorFIT1.

The top 3 lifters for this leg were Chloe Brennan, Mark Elsdon & Glenn Branch.

Many thanks to Christopher Bass for his work in compiling the league and confirming the achieved records.

Click here for the full results

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Report by Steve Gardner:

It was a great day for the IAWA (uk) British Powerliting Championship in Essex today.
Congrats to promoter Glenn Branch from Bionic Branch and all his support team who were amazing loaders!
In fact special mention to all those who were loading and spotting under the direction of Danny and all of the officials who did a fantastic job!
The lifting was great in a superb atmosphere with lots of big lifts and records broken.
From junior lifter Morgan Solomon to first time lifter at 60 Mandy Botham Brennan, a real mix of age classes and ability.

IAWA (UK) British Powerlifting Championship Titles 2025

Beata Banas Womens 40+ Masters/Open 70 kilo Champion
Mandy Botham Brennan Womens 60+ Masters 70 kilos Champion
Chloe Brennan Womens Open 80 Kilo Class Champion
Denise Vieweg Womens Open 90 kilo Class Champion
Kam Wallis Womens Open and Masters 115 kilo Champion
Morgan Solomon JuniorMens 85 Kilo Class Champion
Mark Rattenberry Masters and Open 65 Kilo Champion
Paul Barette Masters and Open 80 kilo Class Champion
Brandon Hazell Hyland Mens Open 80 kilo Class Runner Up
James Joyce Mens 90 Kilo Class Open Champion
Aaron Hayhoe Mens 95 Kilo Class Open Champion
Glenn Branch Mens 100 kilo Class Masters and Open Champion
Paul Hallam Mens 100 kilo Class Mastes and Open Runners Up
Matt Johnson Mens 120 kilo Class Open Champion
Anthony Chittock Mens 125+ Kilo Class Open Champion
Andy Humphrey Mens 125+ Kilo Class Open Runner Up

BEST LIFTER AWARDS
Best Junior Moragan Solomon
Best Female Open Chloe Brennan
Best Female Master Beata Banas
Best Male Open Matt Johnson
Best Male Master Glenn Branch
Overall Champion of Champions

Winner of the Steve Angell Memorial Shield
1st Chloe Brennan
2nd Glen Branch
3rd Matt Johnson

Here are the full results:

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Full write-up & photos to follow

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I.A.W.A.(UK) Drug Control Officer, Gary Ell is pleased to report that the recent test conducted at the Southern Cup in Eastbourne, returned a negative result!

Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Had some fun whilst lifting off for the Bob Smith All-Round Postal League last month and held a Records Session.

One of the highlights was Michael Perry’s attempt at the Pullover & Press with Wrestlers Bridge (B42).

A lift that we don’t see contested often, so here’s a video! – Well done Michael!

Thank you to Christopher Bass for confirming the records achieved.

Here are the achievements of the day:

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IAWA(UK) Vice President, Paul Barette had the pleasure of presenting Joshua Charles Davidson and Sam Bonar with their full status referee sign-off certificates at the end of the Southern Cup on 9th February.

Josh & Sam, having passed their exams 12 months ago have been gaining practical experience at events throughout the year.

The technical committee agreed at the Southern Cup, that both were now competent and are now certificated for a 2 year period.

Congratulations Josh & Sam!

Here are Leg 1 results of the Bob Smith IAWA(UK) All-Round Postal League.

A great start to the year with 44 lifters and 15 teams. Welcoming new team The Brighton Barbellends, and new lifters from Club 3B and MetamorFIT.

Congratulations to the top 3 teams of Leg 1 – Club 3B1, Powerhouse Phoenix1 & MetamorFIT1.
The top 3 lifters were Michael Perry, Mark Elsdon & Chloe Brennan.

Thank you to Christopher Bass for compiling the results and confirming the achieved records!

Click here to view the full results

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A few words from Steve Gardner:

A great day at the Southern Cup. Well done to Paul Barette for putting on a great competition.

19 lifters competed on the three disciplines: kneeling Press, the 2 x 2 inch Vertical Bars, and the 2 inch bar Straddle Deadlift.

Lots of records were set and broken, everyone lifted really well.

The Overall Champion of Champions was presented with the ‘Southern Cup’ trophy:

First: Josh Davidson

Second: Sam Bonar

Third: Beata Banas

The best junior title: Lara Bennett

The best open female: Kayliegh Lamb

The best female Master: Beata Banas

The best open male: Joshua Davidson

The best male Master: Paul Barette

Here are the full results:

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Here are the revised lifts for the British Disability Championships – 6th Sept, Port Talbot.

Trap Bar Deadlift has been changed in favour of the Deadlift in the the Seated and Standing Classes.

Please see below or find the fixture list by clicking here.