Michael Keelan

Michael Keelan (born 1955), is a male former weightlifter who competed for England and the CEO of the Australian Weightlifting Federation.

Michael Keelan

Personal information
Nationality	English/Australian
Born	1955 Manchester

Australian Weightlifting Federation

Keelan took over from Matthew Curtain as CEO of the Australian Weightlifting Federation on 6 November 2009.^[1] He was sacked from the position in 2012 following a controversy but was subsequently cleared of misconduct by the AWF and reinstated to his position.^[2]

Weightlifting career

Keelan represented England in the 82.5 kg light-heavyweight division, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.^[3] Four years later he represented England again in the 82.5 kg light-heavyweight division, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.^[4][5]

References

1. "The AWF's new CEO is Michael Keelan". IWF. 7 November 2009.
2. "Weightlifting coach Michael Keelan sacked a month out from Games". Herald Sun.
3. "1978 Athletes". Team England.
4. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
5. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.