Name - Raymond Cavanagh

Age - 47

Why weightlifting - My teacher got me involved

What bodyweight class are you in - ended in the 85kg class

Your Goals and ambitions - reached them by competing in the Commonwealth Games 1994 in Canada

How many times per week do you train - 4-5

What do you like about being in the gym - Coaching all my lifters

Any memorable competitions or times - 1994 Commonwealth Games

Favourite lifter - Pocket Hercules

Does anyone inspire you - all my lifters when they are training hard and going well

Hobbies and interests - walking and music

Favourite food - Chinese and Indian

Least favourite food - Liver and Kidney

Favourite music - All sorts

Favourite movies - Terminator, transformers, one flew over the cuckoos nest

What do you want to be when you leave school or college - been and done that

What are you studying at college or uni - did HND in Health and Fitness

Current occupation - Strength and Conditioning Coach

Favourite  male actor - Big Arnie

Favourite female actress - Lots

Favourite holiday destination - USA

Do you get nervous when you lift in competitions and if so what do you do to make them better - I did, just tried to relax and focus on something.