John McNiven, MBE
(b.1935)
Weightlifting
Inducted in 2003
John McNiven's career was remarkably long and successful, taking in six Commonwealth Games, two bronze medals and twenty-five Scottish National championship wins. And his achievements after retiring are an inspiration to any sportsperson considering life after competition: he organised one of the biggest sports events ever held in Scotland. The World Masters championships, which was held in Glasgow in 1999, attracted over 450 competitors.
- Two Commonwealth bronze medals, 52kg class, 1970, 1974
- Has competed in 18 World Masters events and won 14 of them
- First to receive the World Masters Weightlifting Hall of Fame Award, 1993
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