An award-winning Lochaber strongman has added to his accolades after competing in the recent West Coast Static Scottish Championships in Ayrshire, writes Iain Ferguson.
Stuart Whyte, who owns the Iron Therapy Gym in Corpach and has taken part in events across the world, picked up several Scottish Masters records across various classes.
Participating in the 125kg Log Press, 250kg Deadlift and 160kg Atlas Stone, Stuart achieved record lifts and personal bests in the Atlas Stone and Log Press.
Competing against a field of 16 athletes from across Scotland, Stuart was delighted with his performance.
He said: “I’m now over 40 and have been at this since I was young so have picked up a few injuries over the years, which can have an effect on performance. I was carrying a couple going into this one so was really happy at taking these records and beating my personal bests from over many years.
“Some of the gym members I train were watching the competition on social media and were messaging me with congratulations and making tongue-in-cheek comments about doing so well at my age.
“I was particularly happy with the results of the Atlas Stone, although my arms are covered in bruises from it, but I had a great day.”
Stuart will also be staging his own powerlifting event in the Iron Therapy Gym on November 11 featuring top competitors from the area and from across the country. Spectators will be welcome.