An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.

Australian Paralympic Team Member Michael Dow lifts during the weightlifting competition. Dow won a silver medal in the Men’s Featherweight with a lift of 95 kg. Australian Team members look on, with athletes from other countries. Team Manager ‘Johnno’ Johnston is wearing glasses and a white cap. Spectator facilities were very limited at some venues, including weightlifting.

Date: November 1964

An Australian competitor attempts a lift during the weightlifting competition at the 1980 summer Paralympics, as the crowd watches intently. Australia won two bronze medals in weightlifting, through Barry Kalms and Brian McNicholl.

Date: June 1980

Author: This image is a scan from the personal collection of Australian Paralympian Peter Pascoe, taken at the 1980 Summer Paralympics and donated to the Australian Paralympic Committee.

Australian athlete Vic Renalson is congratulated by bronze medallist Richard Taurer of the USA after he lifted 402 pounds (182.5kg)  to win gold with a new world record in the men’s middleweight weightlifting event at the 1976 summer Paralympics. It was Renalson’s third consecutive weightlifting gold medal at the Paralympics. He won ten medals at four Paralympics, including three gold and a silver medal over four consecutive Games in weightlifting.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Australian athlete Terry Mason on his way to a bronze medal in the Men’s Light-Featherweight class in Weightlifting at the 1976 summer Paralympics. In Paralympic weightlifting, the bar was placed on the rack at a height of 2 inches above the chest of the lifter, who then attempted to lift the bar to a straight arm position to complete the lift. The position of the rack was calculated prior to competition for each lifter.

Date: August 1976

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada.

Former heavyweight champion Vic Renaldson lifts 170kg and went on to set a new middle weight record of 180kg.

Date: January 1974

Australian athlete Terry Mason competes in the men’s featherweight division in Weightlifting at the 1972 summer Paralympics. Mason finished fourth of eleven competitors, missing out on bronze by 4kg. The weightlifting event required a straight press, with the bar starting on a rest, two inches above the chest of the lifter.

Date: August 1972

Author: This image is a still from a film made by Donald Worley about Australia's participation at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany.