Cliff Haynes (centre) has claimed a British title
CLACTON powerlifter Cliff Haynes has gained another British crown.
And the 53-year-old was part of a four-man team from Essex that all secured silverware at the British Bench Press Championships, in Lincolnshire.
Haynes, of Selsey Avenue, started comfortably with a 170kg lift, in the 74kg Masters Two category.
He then managed 180kg to equal the British record before a third and final attempt of 190kg.
He was unsuccessful, due to his foot slipping, but still did enough to win his category overall.
For the full story, see this week's Gazette.
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