Cowfold's Barney lifts three British records

Powerlifter Callum Barney has hauled himself to the top of the pile by setting three new British records.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Oct 2016, 10:00 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:48 BST

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Callum Barney

The 23-year-old, from Cowfold, is a reigning European and British champion and five-time British record holder.

In his most-recent competition in August, he managed to break the British squat record in his category with a 199kg squat, the deadlift record twice with 246kg, followed by a second 250kg lift.

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With all of those, Barney also managed to break the British total record for all of his lifts combined.

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Callum Barney

Barney, who has self-trained in the sport and is studying for a Masters in sports rehab, said: “’I’ve never experienced anything like the moments I made the lift for each of those records. It was utter elation and pride.

“It was the embodiment of hundreds of hours, thousands of days spent being disciplined. I can’t pretend it wasn’t overwhelming and I did have a few emotional moments.

“I never dreamt of being at this stage with such little time in the sport, and now I am now under two months from the World Championships in Italy this November.

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“I have nothing to lose but a last big chance to show what I have worked for and make myself and those who support me proud.”

Barney has been competing in the sport for two years and his success has come as a result of plenty of hard work.

The lifter trains in between working seven days a week as a gym instructor and coach.

He also helps with rehab and strength and conditioning for Horsham Rugby Club, and injury treatment for the Saracens ladies team

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He added: “Simply to say, alongside being self trained and coached achieving the level I have, it is also important to know that this was no easier for me than anyone else.”

“It is possible to make time if it is something you are truly passionate about.”

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