British Powerlifting & Powerlifting America
PRESENTS
Hands Across
The Sea
HMNB DEVONPORT
22nd November 2025
Event Overview
The International Powerlifting Championships marks the first official competition between British Powerlifting and Powerlifting America. This landmark event aims to bring together serving members, veterans, and injured service personnel from both nations in a shared spirit of strength, resilience, and camaraderie.
Beyond competition, the championships serve as a platform to promote unity and inclusivity within the sport, celebrating the shared values of determination, teamwork, and mutual respect that powerlifting embodies. By fostering international collaboration and friendship, this event represents a significant step toward strengthening the global powerlifting community and honoring those who serve.
Image: Alligin Photography / © Jarrad Hulm
The 2025 Team Line-up
Wesley McGuinness
Team Manager & Team Captain
Paul Foran
Head Coach
Matthew Cook
U83KG Powerlifter
Ron Kane
Scottish Powerlifting M1 120+
Dan White
Powerlifter
Daryn Clements
Powerlifter
Harry McMillan
Powerlifter
Caroline Buckle
Powerlifter
Rory Jones
Powerlifter
Matt Tatman
Army PT
Elisha Jenkins
Powerlifter
Chris Lynn
Powerlifter
Anthony Clarke
Powerlifter
Lt Cdr Mike Hawkins RN
Powerlifter
Elvis Browne
Powerlifter
Jack Barber
Powerlifter
Maria Richards
Powerlifter
Grieg Murray
Powerlifter
2025 Sponsors
COntacts
Wesley McGuinness