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A STUDENT strongman studying at a Herefordshire college has ended a fundraising challenge on a high by taking fourth place at the ‘World’s Strongest Disabled Man 2020’ competition Strongman competitor Chris Colbert, a student with The Royal National College for the Blind, had been using the first lockdown to keep up an impressive weight training regime at home. This prompted Chris to take on the challenge of training for three strongman competitions whilst raising funds for a vital upgrade to the college s on-site student gym. The gym is specially adapted for use by visually impaired students at the college for their general fitness as well as those studying for sports and personal trainer qualifications.
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29 December 2020 Image caption Dave is now the 2020 British Champion
A British man who came second in a competition to find the world s strongest disabled man says it feels great if a little sore .
Dave Walsh, 34, from Chippenham, Wiltshire, used to take part in able-bodied strongman competitions until he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
He now competes in his wheelchair in the seated category and took part in the virtual competition from Somerset. I came first out of Britain and second in the world, which is great, he said.
Mr Walsh joked: It feels sore, but quite great really.