Hi There - just a brief change from the normal blog. I'd thought I'd give some appreciation to the BDFPA, who have supported me favourably for some time now. So, with further delay, let me introduce you the incomparable president of the BDFPA - Mr Mark Norton....
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am 43 years old, born on 30th July 1964 and reside in Woodseats, Sheffield, South Yorkshire and I am currently the President of the B.D.F.P.A. which I am proud to represent. I live with my fiance Sharron, (who is currently the editor of Raw Power magazine – the official journal for British drug-free powerlifting and WDFPF Publicity Officer). I am currently employed by Sheffield City Council, Streetforce and I have also lived in Nottingham and St Albans where I trained at Derek Amblers’ gym along with John West and others. A bit of a couch potato when it comes to other sports I prefer to view them rather than participate.
I am 43 years old, born on 30th July 1964 and reside in Woodseats, Sheffield, South Yorkshire and I am currently the President of the B.D.F.P.A. which I am proud to represent. I live with my fiance Sharron, (who is currently the editor of Raw Power magazine – the official journal for British drug-free powerlifting and WDFPF Publicity Officer). I am currently employed by Sheffield City Council, Streetforce and I have also lived in Nottingham and St Albans where I trained at Derek Amblers’ gym along with John West and others. A bit of a couch potato when it comes to other sports I prefer to view them rather than participate.
What are your best lifts?
Squat 342.5 kg (WR) - Bench Press 242.5 kg (WR) - Deadlift 280 kg -
Squat 342.5 kg (WR) - Bench Press 242.5 kg (WR) - Deadlift 280 kg -
Total 842.5 kg
What titles do you hold or have held?
B.D.F.P.A. (British Drug-Free Powerlifting Association) British Powerlifting Champion 6 times 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 (Open age category). British Masters’ PL Champion 3 times 2004, 2005 & 2006 (M1 – 40-44yrs).
W.D.F.P.F. (World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation) European PL Champion twice 2005 & 2006 (Open & Masters age categories)
W.D.F.P.F. World Champion 6 times 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 (Open age category). World Masters’ Champion three times 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 (M1 – 40-44yrs). Numerous B.A.W.L.A. (British Amateur Weight Lifting Association) titles 1980 – 1990 county and divisional championships.
B.D.F.P.A. (British Drug-Free Powerlifting Association) British Powerlifting Champion 6 times 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 (Open age category). British Masters’ PL Champion 3 times 2004, 2005 & 2006 (M1 – 40-44yrs).
W.D.F.P.F. (World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation) European PL Champion twice 2005 & 2006 (Open & Masters age categories)
W.D.F.P.F. World Champion 6 times 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 (Open age category). World Masters’ Champion three times 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 (M1 – 40-44yrs). Numerous B.A.W.L.A. (British Amateur Weight Lifting Association) titles 1980 – 1990 county and divisional championships.
THANK YOU, Mark Norton
