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Matt: Where are they being held and which division will you be competing in?

Ben: Brisbane – Sleeman Sports Complex – Chandler Theatre

Matt: We have talked before about the fun of stripping down to make weight to compete, how have you found it this time around?

Ben: I ended up not dropping to 69’s due to ongoing shoulder injury

Matt: Confidence must be up after picking up a 2nd last week at the Oceania Championships?

Ben: Yes and no but its always fun competing especially at home

Matt: How hard has it been for you to mentally be confident enough to give it your all, after the shoulder injury?

Ben: Always a challenge – looking forward to lifting some bigger weights

Matt: What numbers are you aiming at to lift?

Ben: 125 snatch 165 CJ would be nice

Matt: Some athletes have a harder time in regards to having to work full time jobs as well as being a full time athlete, like yourself, how have you maintained your focus and drive?

Ben: Its always tough to maintain focus. Experience always helps

Matt: Previously we discussed how other sports receive funding from the Government with Weightlifting receiving little to no support. How tough is that for you to combat? You guys train just as hard as all the other athletes.

Ben: Yes we do it tough. But that’s something you have to deal with. I have started my own business to support myself.

Matt: What do you think we can do to try and combat this?

Ben: Competent Government always helps :)

Matt: Now on a lighter note, what is your favourite cheat meal?

Ben: Anything high in calories and low in weight. Big weakness for KFC chicken

Matt: Favourite thing about competition day?

Ben: Nervous Energy – Adrenaline pump

Matt: Any supplements you use?

Ben: Protein, Multi vits, magnesium, amino acids

Matt: Anything you would like to say to the fans?

Ben: Thanks for the support. I’ll always give my best whatever the situation .

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