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Broken wrist no barrier to lifter’s dream

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04th March 2021 12:03 AM

Toowoomba’s Kelsey Francis, who trains at Bond University's gym, has her sights set on national success. Picture: Cavan Flynn.

Grandma lifts from ‘couch potato’ to record holder

Four years ago a Sunshine Coast grandmother said she didn’t have a “gym body”. Today the 70-year-old holds an Australian...

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17th Feb. 2021 5:02 PM

Uplifting record: Shane keen to keep making an impact

Read how ‘The Tank’ provides added strength to Ipswich’s next Langer Cup battle. Watch the match live on the QT website

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18th Aug. 2020 2:08 PM

Ipswich State High School rugby league player Shane Tolova'A holds all three strength records in the Academy program.

Lifters play weighting game

They may be “stuck” in isolation but Toowoomba’s weightlifting fraternity are hard at work.

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15th April 2020 3:04 PM

Toowoomba Weightlifting Association athlete Tanya Eames works on her technique during a home training session.

240+ photos from the Miles weightlifting comp

See some great action shots from the Queensland Maters Championships and Oly in the Outback 2020.

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17th March 2020 5:03 AM

BIG LIFTERS: Miles weightlifting comp 2020.

New location turns Goonellabah gym into a force of nature

RELOCATING to a more prominent part of town has helped invigorate an established fitness business.

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30th Jan. 2020 9:01 AM

Jason Clarke, Brentin Mumford, and Josh Brown at the new Cyclone Training Centre in Goonellabah that seeks to provide a comfortable space for the community to train at.

WHAT’S ON: Your full guide to 2020 in the Western Downs

With so many great events held in our region in 2020, here are the ones to mark in your calendar right away.

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10th Jan. 2020 9:01 AM

SMALL TOWN FUN: The Brigalow Bush Carnival is set to be bigger than ever in it’s 60th installment in 2020 - Photo Gerkies Storm Chasing.

7 benefits of weightlifting for life

IMPROVING the experience of ageing, the health of the older populations, and the quality of life is a valuable endeavor.

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25th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

GET ACTIVE: Expert says weightlifting is a crucial aspect of improving the quality of life of older adults and elderly.

Coach from small town teaching Australia's best weightlifters

She may only be a coach of a small club, but she is making her mark on the national and international stage.

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06th Nov. 2019 5:11 PM

WONDER WOMEN: Sonia Stenhouse is having an incredible coaching year, coaching both nationally and internationally.

Father's strength inspires next gen

International weightlifter eyes future success after rare back-to-back honour.

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29th Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

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