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IAIN DOUGLAS
2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Iain Douglas has been a dedicated member of the WCHM since 1989 and served as President from 1998 to 2008. He has witnessed, and been instrumental in, many of the significant developmental changes within our organization.
Like many Masters weightlifters, Iain has often had to train by himself. However, this hasn't stopped him from generously volunteering his services to WCHM and the Ontario Weightlifting Association as a Technical Official.
Iain has competed in an impressive 25 Canadian Masters Championships. He currently holds all the records in the M70/102 kg Category and has archived all records in the M65/105 kg Category. Iain also boasts the fourth highest number of Hall of Fame Points (295), accumulating these through:
- 229 Canadian Masters Championship points
- 18 World Masters Championship points
- 48 Pan American Masters Championships points
These points were earned through an outstanding medal haul: 19 gold and 5 silver medals at Canadian Championships, 5 gold, 5 silver, and a bronze at the Pan American Championships, and participation in five World Masters Championships. In addition, Iain has also been inducted into the Pan American Masters Hall of Fame.
Iain isn't just an active athlete representative for Weightlifting Canada Haltérophilie Masters; he also finds time to assist new masters weightlifters and often dedicates his personal time and support in competition warm-up rooms for other athletes.
In previous years, Iain assisted Wayne Dowswell in organizing a masters training camp in Orillia in the 1990s. Iain was the organizer and competition director of the Pan American Masters Championships in 2002 in Mississauga, where approximately 120 athletes benefited from his expertise. His assistance with the World Masters Championships in 1996, Pan American Masters Championships in 1999, and many Blue Mountain Open competitions truly highlights that Iain wasn't solely focused on his own athletic achievements as a WCHM representative. He freely gave his time and efforts to WCHM and other Masters Weightlifting organizations.
Iain has proven to be an invaluable resource, helping the current President explore, appreciate, and keep in perspective the historical accomplishments of WCHM.
For all his contributions, WCHM is extremely proud to present Iain Douglas with the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2026.