Hi Friends
Just a quick update from me, as it's been a little quiet on the blog front whilst I've been focussing on some intense training for the European Champ's - only 4 weeks to go! Anyway, I really happy to announce that Delphi Diesel Systems have stepped back up to the plate again to provide a major boost for my Switzerland trip; I would especially like to mention Mandy Ramstedt, who has done all of the expert arranging once again, as she did for my Australian trip last year. Thanks Mandy, as well as Maggie & Andy Evans - as those who know me, I'm not any Alan Whicker, so having a few organised people like Mandy to sort out the logistics is very much appreciated. This will allow me to focus solely on going there & aim to do some great things; if all goes to plan, I hopefully bring back something better than some swiss cheese & chocolate!
Thursday 29 March 2007
Friday 9 March 2007
Club Boss Comes Up Trumps for Euro Trip
The management team behind Evesham venues 'Innuendos' and 'Amber' have really come up trumps with their support for my Switzerland trip. When I spoke to my old friend & venue manager Kieran about my progress, he instantly went on a crusade through all of his local contacts to rally support to help with funding. All I can say is a big thank you to all that have been involved, as it is now almost definate that my Euro trip will happen, thanks to Kieran & all the staff at 'Innuendos' & 'Amber'. Please show your support to these venues when you visit Evesham - I can highly recommend both of them.
Larry Gets Support from Another Big Lifter!
When local businessman Keith Rhodes heard about my quest to go to the European Championships, he was more than happy to lift my sponsorship funds by pledging support. Keith owns a whole fleet of industrial cranes & forklift trucks which he uses day to day whilst moving & installing industrial machinery, so is no stranger to 'real' heavy lifting! He has followed my progress from the World Championships & has been a great support this time; with the support of people like Keith, I will go to the Euro Championships and aim to break that elusive 300kg barrier - not quite as high as what Keith lifts, but it ain't bad for an old guy like me!
Monday 5 March 2007
New Larry Whyte Press Release (Edited)
Nifty–fifty year old champion powerlifter Larry Whyte aims to follow-up on his recent 4 gold medal win from the World Drug Free Powerlifting Championships with a new continental trip, in a bid to bring some more gold home from the forthcoming European Championships.
Larry returned to the sport after a 15 year absence to compete in the World Championships held in Bendigo, Australia in November 2006, where he won an impressive 4 gold medals in the 90Kg category, as well as smashing two world records in the process. Prior to this, Whyte had re-entered the Drug-Free Powerlifting world in superb form after becoming the British Masters Champion, as well as the Midlands Masters Champion.
He modestly thanks all the support from the sponsors who made it possible for him to attend the Bendigo event, and now desperately needs them once more to assist his funding the journey to Europe:
“I was overwhelmed by the feedback I got after my victory in Australia, and I want to repay the kindness by making my supporters proud by unifying the World & European titles” says Larry. “But I’ll need to rely on their generosity and support if I’m going to lift Britain into the upper echelons of drug-free powerlifting before I retire”
In what may probably be his final competitive event, Larry hopes that his efforts have created a healthy statement for youngsters that inspires them to succeed without the use of drugs. With this in mind, world champion Whyte has just qualified as a trained gym instructor, so he can pass on some of his success secrets to others who have their sights set on health & fitness goals.
Larry returned to the sport after a 15 year absence to compete in the World Championships held in Bendigo, Australia in November 2006, where he won an impressive 4 gold medals in the 90Kg category, as well as smashing two world records in the process. Prior to this, Whyte had re-entered the Drug-Free Powerlifting world in superb form after becoming the British Masters Champion, as well as the Midlands Masters Champion.
He modestly thanks all the support from the sponsors who made it possible for him to attend the Bendigo event, and now desperately needs them once more to assist his funding the journey to Europe:
“I was overwhelmed by the feedback I got after my victory in Australia, and I want to repay the kindness by making my supporters proud by unifying the World & European titles” says Larry. “But I’ll need to rely on their generosity and support if I’m going to lift Britain into the upper echelons of drug-free powerlifting before I retire”
In what may probably be his final competitive event, Larry hopes that his efforts have created a healthy statement for youngsters that inspires them to succeed without the use of drugs. With this in mind, world champion Whyte has just qualified as a trained gym instructor, so he can pass on some of his success secrets to others who have their sights set on health & fitness goals.
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