Michael Farmer
Events: U73kg
Michael represents Willpower Weightlifting Club and is coached by Justin Holly, Michael is a product of the Welsh Development Pathway. Michael has represented both Wales and GB internationally. Michael has recently completed his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Bangor University where he was a sports scholarship recipient and achieved a BSc Hons in Geography and MBA in Environmental management. He currently works full time for a North Wales company as an Environmental Consultant where he receives great support to enable him to balance work with his training commitments.
Records Held:
Wales Senior, U23 and U20 records in the 73kg weight category
GB U23 records in the 73kg weight category
Wales U23 and U20 records in the 67kg weight category
GB U23 records in the 67kg weight category
2016 – 4th place Commonwealth youth Championships
2019 – Silver medal Commonwealth youth Championships and 4th place Commonwealth senior championships
2021 – Welsh senior champion
2021 – British Senior Snatch and Total Record