Michael Keelan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English/Australian |
| Born | 1955 Manchester |
Michael Keelan (born 1955), is a male former weightlifter who competed for England and the CEO of the Australian Weightlifting Federation.
Australian Weightlifting Federation
Keelan took over from Matthew Curtain as CEO of the Australian Weightlifting Federation on 6 November 2009.[1] He was sacked from the position in 2012 following a controversy but was subsequently cleared of misconduct by the AWF and reinstated to his position.[2]
Weightlifting career
Keelan represented England in the 82.5 kg light-heavyweight division, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[3] Four years later he represented England again in the 82.5 kg light-heavyweight division, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[4][5]
References
- ^ "The AWF's new CEO is Michael Keelan". IWF. 7 November 2009.
- ^ "Weightlifting coach Michael Keelan sacked a month out from Games". Herald Sun.
- ^ "1978 Athletes". Team England.
- ^ "1982 Athletes". Team England.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
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