Christopher Woodward-Clark is also ranked Britain’s third strongest disabled man, competing under the name Kristof Ironleg.
The Saltcoats man suffered a below-knee amputation following his bike crash in 2017 but found his way back through routine, structure and a lot of hard work in the gym.
What started as a way to rebuild physically and mentally has taken him all the way to the top of disability strength sport.
Christopher, who trains at WestCoast gym in Kilwinning, said: “I am working with the Finding Your Feet charity to raise awareness and inspire those with limb differences to get up get out and get active.
“In March this year I set two new amputee world records with the World Deadlifting Council at OBS Gym, with a 320kg Silver Dollar Deadlift and a 270kg Trap Bar deadlift.
“I’m hoping to continue to show both able-bodied and disabled people alike that with the right drive, support and determination, anything is possible.”
Christopher is now a GPC World Record holder, an IPL British Record holder and a WDC World Record holder in powerlifting. He’s also placed third at Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man.
A spokesperson for the Finding Your Feet charity said: “What drives Chris is bigger than the numbers. He’s passionate about growing disability sport, breaking down barriers and showing people affected by amputation or limb difference what’s possible when you back yourself and get moving.
“When he came in to speak to our Troopers recently, he brought along James, who’s following his own path in the sport, and together they had our community buzzing.
“Honest, inspiring and totally grounded. Exactly the kind of conversation that reminds you what peer support and community can do.
“And he’s not done yet…”
