My sports background
In high school I played football, wrestled and did track (sprints). In the last year of high school I did some Olympic weightlifting and became hooked on the sport. I competed from 1970 to my last competition in 1997. I was an average competitor with lifts of 117.5kg (259lbs) snatch and 152.5kg (336lbs) CJ at 82.5kg (181 lbs) BW.
I guess I'm most proud of the fact that I kept reasonable strength at an older age as my last competition at 45 yrs old (1997) I snatched 97.5kg (215lbs) and CJ 122.5kg (270lbs) at 83kg BW.
I am a level 3 coach (Canada) in Olympic Weightlifting. I am currently coaching two athletes.
My Weightlifting Photos
I have photographed all the mens A groups from the 2003, 2006, & 2007 Worlds and the 2008 European championships. I usually try and photograph the B groups but rarely the C groups. This is usually because of time factors & environment. The last two worlds have taken place under extremely hot and humid conditions, so 12 hours per day was plenty for me. As one journalist commented; they have been the only Worlds held in a sauna.
I sell 8x10 or 8x12 glossy or matte finish photos for $16.00 each plus a flat postage rate of $4.00 in North America no matter how many photos are purchased. For foreign rates; please enquire.
My photographs have appeared in the quarterly IWF magazine, Bigger Stronger Faster magazine, Milo magazine, Strength and Speed Newsletter.
McDonalds USA is one of my clients.
Education
I have a B.Sc. (Pharmacy) from the University of Alberta 1975.
Contact Information
1065 Burnside Rd West
Victoria, BC
V8Z1N4
Canada
macklem@hotmail.com
I shoot all sports, this was a pleasant surprise as I was given a ticket to watch the skaters. I decided to take my camera and shoot from the crowded stands.
Victoria BC Highland Games 2008
featuring former world champion Ryan Vierra