Jim McIntosh (weightlifter)
Scottish athlete
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Jim McIntosh was a weightlifter from Scotland who competed at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Event | Lightweight |
| Club | Troon |
Biography
McIntosh was educated at Jordanhill College[1] He was the 1952 Scottish champion at lightweight.[2]
McIntosh won his second and third Scottish titles in 1953 and 1954 respectively[3] and also broke the Scottish record by lifting 725lb.[4]
He represented the Scottish Empire Games team[5] at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada,[6] participating in the 67.5 kg lightweight category, where he finished in sixth place behind Australian Vern Barberis.[7]
After the Games, McIntosh asked his wife to sell the house in Troon and join him in Canada with their son.[1]
