Michael Keelan


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

Australian Weightlifting Federation

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

Weightlifting career

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