Andrew won the British Bench Press Championships in his category for the third year running! Andrew competes in the under 74 kg Open Men’s category under the International Powerlifting Federation.
Andrew lifted 155 kg as an opener to secure the win, followed by 165 kg, and he failed his 175 kg attempt.
Results
British Classic Bench Press Championships, Dover, 19 February 2022 (British Powerlifting, classic).
| Lift | Attempt 1 | Attempt 2 | Attempt 3 | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench press | 155 kg | 165 kg | 165 kg |
| Place | Bodyweight | Class | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 73.7 kg | Under 74 kg | Open |
His 165 kg best was 2.5 kg more than his 162.5 kg at the World Bench Press Championships in Vilnius in October 2021, and 5 kg less than his competition best of 170 kg, from August 2021.
Results: OpenPowerlifting
Here is a photo of the trophies from 2020, 2021 and 2022:
The bar looked impressive with 175 kg loaded, but it was too heavy on the day, unfortunately!
