Ben Turner

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Category: Strongman/Powerlifting/Weightlifting

How did you become involved in Weightlifting?

Developed an interest in weightlifting watching the 1996 Olympic Games

Age you started Weightlifting comps?

16

Height, Weight Off-season and Comp weight, DOB or AGE?

165cm, Bodyweight normally around 75kg, Competition weight 69kg, 23/01/1984, 27

Accreditations/Certificates/Degrees?

Level 2 Weightlifting Coach, Cert IV Fitness, National Referee

What is your current business/job/location?

Jetstar Airways, Brisbane Airport, Weightlifting Coach, Cougars Weightlifting Club

What is the reason you continue to be involved in the sport/motivation?

Love the sport, wish to represent Australia until 2018 Commonwealth Games

Your Favourite Domestic and International Weightlifters?

Domestic - Stefan Botev, Intl - Pyrros Dimas

Do you find that weightlifting has helped you in your day to day life, how so?

Yes - developed my personal character that has helped me in all aspects of life

People that have inspired you not only in sport but in life aswell?

Matthew Hayden

Great experiences that happened in your life?

Been able to travel the world competing in the sport I love.

Your Interests and Hobbies?

Olympic Weightlifting, Reading, Walking, Socialising, TV, Movies, Video Games, Flying, Politics

One tip or quote which continues to inspire you?

He who learns must suffer, and even in our sleep, pain the cannot forget, falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom, through the awful grace of God.

Family Background and current family?

Father Ronald, born in Australia, Mother Elizabeth, born in Scotland, 1 Sister, 3 Brothers.

Happiest memory

Winning Gold @ the 2006 Commonwealth Games

Future Goals in life?

Representing Australia at the 2012 Olympic Games, 2014 & 2018 Commonwealth Games

What one item can you not live without

TV - need my downtime

Favourite holiday destination?

United States

If you could have dinner with five people, who would they be?

John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Gandhi, Jesus Christ

What one word would you use to describe yourself?

Relentless

Do you have a sporting mentor?

My Coach - Miles Wydall

Training Background(sports, etc)?

Cricket, Australian Rules, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Tennis

Biggest Lifts and Favourite Lifts?

Snatch 137.5kg, Clean and Jerk 180kg

Training Philosophy?

Always train with an objective in mind. Short, medium and long term goals are a must.

Favourite Foods/Type of diet you follow?

Chicken, Steak, Fish, Salads, Yoghurt, Fruit

Favourite Bodypart to Train plus training spilt(training schedule + fav session)

Olympic Weightlifting trains most body parts simultaneously. Train usually 5-8 times a week.

Describe a typical training day

Wake up. Breakfast. Stretch. Train. Stretch. Morning Tea. Lunch. Stretch. Afternoon Tea. Protein Shake. Stretch. Train. Protein Shake. Stretch. Dinner. Bed.

Worst injury you have suffered

Gradual shoulder dislocation (2007-2011) required shoulder reconstruction in 2011.

What is your favourite movie?

JFK

What one lesson did you take from your parents?

There is always more than one point of view and no one persons view is 100% right

How do you deal with temptation?

I treat myself occasionally to deal with cravings, except when close to competition.

What is your favourite music/band/song?

Usually listen to Triple J. Not a huge music fan.

What is your biggest fear?

Not achieving my goals that I set out for myself.

Do you believe "never giving up" is the difference between making it and not making it in any sport?

No. You must have a combination of natural ability, mental capacity and the ability to overcome adversity.

Have you ever failed at anything? If yes how did you overcome this?

Yes. I set myself goals all the time. If I fail. I assess what went wrong and change accordingly to succeed next time.

What inspired you to succeed?

Always have had the feeling I will succeed. A natural confidence in my own abilities.

What did you want to be as a kid growing up?

Airline Pilot. Still do.

Who has been your greatest rival?

Yukio Peter from Nauru

Who would you like to compete against?

Anyone, I love competition.

Competitions you have competed in including placings?

2006 Commonwealth Games - Gold

2010 Commonwealth Games - Silver

3 World Junior Championships

3 World Championships

Future Competitions planned?

2012 Olympic Games

2014 Commonwealth Games

2016 Olympic Games

2018 Commonwealth Games

What competitions would you like to win?

2014 & 2018 Commonwealth Games

People you would like to thank? (sponsors, coaches, friends, family

My coach Miles and all the people in my life who have helped me get to the position I'm in.

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2006 Commonwealth Games

2010 Commonwealth Games