A competitive weightlifter with Down Syndrome says he was inspired by "hero" World's Strongest Man Tom Stoltman - and is set for this first competition.
Richard Sutherland, from Inverness, Scotland, is currently training for his first ever contest later this summer.
The 50-year-old, who trains with Inverness Olympic Weightlifting Club, will be taking part at the Northern District Championship in June.
Sutherland, who lives at Oak Ridge Residential Home, will be taking part in an adaptive weightlifting competition, which will also be taking place at Inverness Olympic Weightlifting Club’s premises in Merkinch.
Richard Sutherland, from Inverness, Scotland, is currently training for his first ever contest later this summer.
The 50-year-old, who trains with Inverness Olympic Weightlifting Club, will be taking part at the Northern District Championship in June.
Sutherland, who lives at Oak Ridge Residential Home, will be taking part in an adaptive weightlifting competition, which will also be taking place at Inverness Olympic Weightlifting Club’s premises in Merkinch.
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