{"id":22774,"date":"2026-06-19T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=22774"},"modified":"2026-06-19T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T04:00:00","slug":"ilkley-gym-member-crowned-british-national-powerlifting-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=22774","title":{"rendered":"Ilkley gym member crowned British National Powerlifting Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"MEsqN\" id=\"viewer-0fpvx52303\">\n<div class=\"aKKxc PiC1-\">\n<figure class=\"c0JBY\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"_9j7x9\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:1126;--dim-width:1500;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"0fpvx52303\" class=\"cWIFU K2kll _6VblV\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-0fpvx52303\"><wow-image id=\"550168_fca8f1e0bed4423c8a7b31cb39bfbbd5~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined FUJhx\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;0fpvx52303&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1500,&quot;height&quot;:1126,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;550168_fca8f1e0bed4423c8a7b31cb39bfbbd5~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG 0fpvx52303\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.ilkleychat.co.uk\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.ilkleychat.co.uk\/post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"John Richardson on the podium in 1st place\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilkleychat.co.uk\/post\/ilkley-gym-member-crowned-british-national-powerlifting-champion\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/550168_fca8f1e0bed4423c8a7b31cb39bfbbd5~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1500,h_1126,al_c,q_85\/550168_fca8f1e0bed4423c8a7b31cb39bfbbd5~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"viXlM\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"EGycn\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"MEsqN\" id=\"viewer-q4ijt52305\">\n<p><figcaption class=\"PwS-r\" style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px\"><span>John Richardson on the podium in 1st place<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"j3fFY Ntj-f VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"viewer-8lvwg52306\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.ilkleychat.co.uk\/post\/true\" id=\"a-member-of-heavy-metal-gym-in-ilkley-is-celebrating-after-being-crowned-british-national-champion-in-his-age-and-weight-category-at-the-british-masters-powerlifting-championships-in-edinburgh-8lvwg523\"\/><span class=\"voipB\"><span>A member of Heavy Metal Gym in Ilkley is celebrating after being crowned British National Champion in his age and weight category at the British Masters Powerlifting Championships in Edinburgh.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-kdgnm51659\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><span>John Richardson (Gez) secured the M3 Under 105kg British National Champion title at the Championships, held on 5\u20136 June, which are organised by British Powerlifting, the UK&#8217;s national governing body for the sport.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-y9l4851661\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><span>The British Masters Powerlifting Championships provide a competitive platform for athletes aged 40 and over, with competitors tested across the three core disciplines of powerlifting: squat, bench press and deadlift. Lifters compete within age and weight categories to ensure fair competition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-wvday51663\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><span>Competing in the 60-plus age category, John delivered an outstanding performance, recording:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"QQNfQ VgR8W\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"P4Ejh\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-rtq3951667\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><span>Squat: 202.5kg, setting a new Yorkshire and North East record<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"P4Ejh\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-rpbd551670\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><span>Bench Press: 130kg, setting a new Yorkshire and North East record<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"P4Ejh\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-vgikq51673\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><span>Deadlift: 225kg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-rg7b951675\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><span>John said he was thrilled to have achieved the national title after months of dedicated preparation: <\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:#073951;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>&#8220;I&#8217;m incredibly proud to be named British National Champion. It&#8217;s the result of a huge amount of hard work and commitment, but I&#8217;ve enjoyed every step of the journey. The support and camaraderie at Heavy Metal Gym have been fantastic and there was a great atmosphere among the competitors in Edinburgh. If there&#8217;s one thing this proves, it&#8217;s that age should never be a barrier to challenging yourself and achieving something special.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"MEsqN\" id=\"viewer-q5noe52548\">\n<div class=\"aKKxc PiC1-\">\n<figure class=\"c0JBY\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"_9j7x9\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:1138;--dim-width:1500;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"q5noe52548\" class=\"cWIFU K2kll _6VblV\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-q5noe52548\"><wow-image id=\"550168_991b67cda35e444bbedc4a4ba11e7620~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined FUJhx\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;q5noe52548&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1500,&quot;height&quot;:1138,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;550168_991b67cda35e444bbedc4a4ba11e7620~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG q5noe52548\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.ilkleychat.co.uk\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.ilkleychat.co.uk\/post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"John Richardson and gym owner Pete Billington\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilkleychat.co.uk\/post\/ilkley-gym-member-crowned-british-national-powerlifting-champion\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/550168_991b67cda35e444bbedc4a4ba11e7620~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1500,h_1138,al_c,q_85\/550168_991b67cda35e444bbedc4a4ba11e7620~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"viXlM\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"EGycn\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"MEsqN\" id=\"viewer-xos6g52559\">\n<p><figcaption class=\"PwS-r\" style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px\"><span>John Richardson and gym owner Pete Billington<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-gv11751681\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><span>Heavy Metal Gym, part of the Billingtons Strength and Fitness brand, is owned by Pete Billington who travelled to Edinburgh to support John and praised his achievement: <\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:#073951;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>&#8220;I&#8217;m absolutely delighted for Gez. To become a British champion is a tremendous achievement and everyone at the gym is incredibly proud of him. He&#8217;s represented Ilkley brilliantly and this could be just the beginning, with the possibility of international selection and the chance to represent Team GB!<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-x4iv951686\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:#073951;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>&#8220;We&#8217;ve seen some fantastic competition success recently from members of all ages and abilities. One of the things we&#8217;re most proud of is helping people progress from complete beginners to confident competitors. 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