Brett Hawthorn is the new senior national champion.
The Bradford Amateur Wrestling Club member, pictured right, won the British Closed Championship in Glasgow.
His father and coach Jimmy Hawthorn – the former three-time world medallist and a national coach for Wales – said: “Brett is now the number one contender for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India this October.
“He is training in Bradford and at the Welsh institute of Sport in Cardiff.
“His transition from junior wrestler to senior is going very well. He is only 19 years old and still a junior until he turns 21 but he is competing in most senior events.”
Brett also has his sights set on the Olympic Games in London in 2012.
“Although he will be only 21, I think he will make a big impression,” added Jimmy. “A wrestler doesn’t peak until the age of around 27.”
For more information regarding classes at Bradford Amateur Wrestling Club call instructor Jimmy Hawthorne on 01274-610088.
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