TWO Andover-based powerlifters recently had great results in the British Deadlift challenge and team championships at Birmingham.

Phil Nosco won his 90kg category with lifts of 245k, 255k and 260k with deadlifts of 200,220 and 230k.

Friend and training partner Clifford Richards won his category trophy with a press of 180 and a squat of 280 after entering with no training for some weeks. The two now go on to the British qualifiers in April and are looking for sponsorship to enable them to compete in the world championships next year.

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