Woking College, National Postal C+J Scheme, SE C+J Champion

Woking College produced a South of England Champion in the first year that they entered in the National Clean and Jerk competition. This is a virtual competition organised by the British Weightlifters Supporters Fund, which involves students learning and completing an Olympic Lift - the Clean and Jerk.

Woking had good results from a team of 7 students who participated. With schools from across the country entering Woking College’s Abi Biddulph was delighted to hear she had been crowned South of England Champion with a lift of 30kg in her first year participating in the sport of Olympic Lifting.

Woking College already have a history of good results in Olympic Weightlifting, with fellow student Joe Elding who lifts for Woking’s Centre of Excellence (Weightlifting) being crowned South East Champion in the under 77kg Class. Woking College will be continuing to expand their Olympic Weightlifting provision, after having received a grant from the British Weightlifters Supporters Fund to purchase further Olympic Lifting Equipment, and expanding the college gym to allow for space for training.