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Motion · S6M-18889 · 15 Sep 2025

Houston Athlete Frank Sinclair Wins 10th World Title at 64

Lodged by Paul O'Kane Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament understands that veteran powerlifter Frank Sinclair recently lifted the world championship for deadlifting, while also breaking his own world record in his bid for the title in the 90 kg deadlift class for the over-60 age group; commends Frank on a stellar career in weightlifting, having already achieved 10 European titles, 12 British titles and 34 Scottish titles; congratulates Frank on the inspiration behind his return to powerlifting, specifically that it followed the passing of his wife Shirley; understands that the strongman’s community was stalwart in helping him through this difficult time and that this has led to him achieving world record successes; acknowledges that Frank believes that this year is likely to be his last competing and that he wants to, in his own words, go out on a real high, by attempting a 363 kg axle bar deadlift in November 2025, and further acknowledges that alongside competing, he has also enjoyed coaching younger lifters and aims to continue this.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.