Sports Student Scoops Top Title

NQ physical education and sports studies student, Calum Cruickshank, had to have time off his second year studies – to become junior  Commonwealth Gold Medallist in the 67.5kg category at his chosen sport of powerlifting.

Calum travelled to New Zealand to competein the Commonwealth Championships where he took gold with his 192.5kg power lift and set a new Commonwealth record. He went on to take a further three bronze medals – in the bench press, dead lift and total categories.

Calum subsequently took first place in the British  Championships in Dover, competing in the under 20s category.