British Disabled Lifters Association

Anthony Peddle

Age: 33

I started lifting in 1987  when I was sixteen years old and I have competed in the 48 kg class for the past eighteen years.

I have been to 5 Paralympics achieving Bronze medals in Barcelona 1992 (weightlifting) and Atlanta 1996 and I won a gold medal in Sydney 2000. I am the current British, World and European record holder (168 kilograms).

 Unfortunately whilst training for the Commonwealth Games in 2002 I tore a tendon in my right shoulder, which required surgery


 My immediate aspirations are

•  To stay fit  and to win a gold at the European Championships in November this year.
•  To win Gold at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games next year..
•  Would like to think I am good enough to compete in Beijing (6th games).
   
•  To improve on my world record
  Aside from sport I work as a Sports Development Officer for Northampton Borough Council.