Anthony Martin (weightlifter)

Anthony Martin (born 11 January 1979)[1] was an Australian indigenous weightlifter originally from Brisbane and later from Perth.[2] He competed for Australia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the 105 kg+ class where he came in 18th place. He was an Australian World Junior Championships representative in 1997, 1998 and 1999. In 1999 he became the Oceania Junior Champion in the super-heavyweight class.

He was the first Aboriginal Australian to represent his country in weightlifting.[3]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Anthony Martin". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  2. "Australian Indigenous Olympians" (PDF). Olympics.com.au. Australian Olympic Committee. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  3. "Anthony Martin". ABC.net.au. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012.


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