For this episode I was joined by Melina Irawo, one of GB's top ranked -84kg lifters, as well as this year's European Champion. Melina talks through her entry into the sport, what her training looks like, as well as much more (including her experiences representing team GB!)<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Melina Irawo, one of GB's top ranked -84kg lifters, as well as this year's European Champion. Melina talks through her entry into the sport, what her training looks like, as well as much more (including her experiences representing team GB!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Melina Irawo, one of GB's top ranked -84kg lifters, as well as this year's European Champion. Melina talks through her entry into the sport, what her training looks like, as well as much more (including her experiences representing team GB!) Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Melina Irawo - 2025 European Champion; making team GB as an open lifter & more

The Art of Lifting is a podcast all about lifting. Hosted by myself, Sian Arterton, a powerlifter, coach, referee/volunteer, meet host and just a huge fan of the sport; this podcast is a place for open conversations around all areas within the realm of lifting, whether that be training breakdowns, nutrition, recovery, sports psychology or just athletes (of all levels) telling their story. This podcast will be raw and unedited, open conversations.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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The Art of Lifting is a podcast all about lifting. Hosted by myself, Sian Arterton, a powerlifter, coach, referee/volunteer, meet host and just a huge fan of the sport; this podcast is a place for open conversations around all areas within the realm of lifting, whether that be training breakdowns, nutrition, recovery, sports psychology or just athletes (of all levels) telling their story. This podcast will be raw and unedited, open conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Art of Lifting is a podcast all about lifting. Hosted by myself, Sian Arterton, a powerlifter, coach, referee/volunteer, meet host and just a huge fan of the sport; this podcast is a place for open conversations around all areas within the realm of lifting, whether that be training breakdowns, nutrition, recovery, sports psychology or just athletes (of all levels) telling their story. This podcast will be raw and unedited, open conversations. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Melina Irawo - 2025 European Champion; making team GB as an open lifter & more

Melina Irawo - 2025 European Champion; making team GB as an open lifter & more