James is 17, and has been weightlifting for three years, and has already enjoyed much success in this short time.

He is currently ranked number 1 in G.B. and Ireland, in his age group, and number 5 in the commonwealth.

He has competed and won at several Irish and British championships, and currently holds several Irish and NI records in his age group.

With one of the highest sinclair totals in the country, James is a promising athlete with a bright future in international competition.

He also has a keen interest in sports science and hopes to go to the University of Ulster to study as well as gaining coaching qualifications and certifications along the way.

This year he competed at the European Small Nations, one of Irelands youngest competitors ever to attend senior international competition.