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Just got back from an exciting trip to England!

The Championships were a great success and there were lots of great lifts done over the course of the weekend.

More nations were represented at this IAWA Worlds than any year before. I haven’t got an absolute count for sure yet – but there were 10 flags up.

I’ll report more over the course of the coming week, but Steve has put up most of the highlights already on the IAWA(UK) and USAWA facebook pages so look there for the news.

Right now – I’m knackered (picked up that new word on my English travels! haha), and need sleep. Al

haha thanks ET

Ok I’ll admit this here – I was actually more nervous about announcing and administrating than if I was lifting in the meet. I just wanted everything to run smoothly, as I think lifters that attend a World Meet deserve that. Mark Haydock did an outstanding job as meet director, and had a great support staff that helped him in his efforts. His plate was full – as he lifted as well and won Outstanding Mens lifter. I will have to do some checking back – but he might be the first lifter to promote a Worlds AND be named best lifter of the meet.

I really enjoyed to be part of Worlds, greatly organized weekend, lot of impressive lifts, many nations and some funny moments as getting lost on road with Al and Art before Day 2 weigh-in 🙂

And for last it was my honor to meet Art Montini, he is so inspirational old man, training six days a week and flying to compete over the Atlantic Ocean. Unbelievable.

Timo, You lifted outstanding! I still can’t get over that HUGE vbar lift of yours. Truly impressive – and you have now set the mark for many in it.

You are also one brave person – and I say that because you willingly rode with me as I was driving in England. Getting lost, driving the wrong way on round abouts, etc. haha Josh rode with me on Monday, and I doubt if he will ever do that again after our “little accident”. I just hope he keeps quiet about it. If it wasn’t for the Aussies – I’d probably still be stranded in England. Al

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Timo, You lifted outstanding! I still can’t get over that HUGE vbar lift of yours. Truly impressive – and you have now set the mark for many in it.

You are also one brave person – and I say that because you willingly rode with me as I was driving in England. Getting lost, driving the wrong way on round abouts, etc. haha Josh rode with me on Monday, and I doubt if he will ever do that again after our “little accident”. I just hope he keeps quiet about it. If it wasn’t for the Aussies – I’d probably still be stranded in England. Al

Haha,

i was a bit worried are you gonna find your way back to airport day later, but seems everything went well because you’re back in States again 🙂

I still remember your words: Let’s stand behind him!

Approx. 50 people in the house wanted to see new v-bar record, that’s completely another situation comparing early/lonely saturday morning at gym. I lifted 11kg more than my training record!!
Thanks to audience.

Al, how did you get lost? You had the gps right? Can’t wait to here this accident story! Lol, looking forward to gold cup!