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Born in Bristol, England, in April 1939, John Potter developed an interest in weightlifting as a sport at around 16 years of age. Following in his father's footsteps as a weightlifter, he had already achieved some remarkable records by the age of 19. In 1961, John moved to Rhodesia to work, and by 1966 he was Rhodesian Power Lifting Champion. Returning to the United Kingdom in 1971, he became a county power lifting champion, opening his own gym in 1991. John and his wife Louise are now in their 80s and keep fit working in their cottage garden in Wiltshire.
Born in Bristol, England, in April 1939, John Potter developed an interest in weightlifting as a sport at around 16 years of age. Following in his father's footsteps as a weightlifter, he had already achieved some remarkable records by the age of 19. In 1961, John moved to Rhodesia to work, and b...
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John Potter studied at the West of England College of Art, Bristol, during the 1950s. After graduation from college, he served a five-year apprenticeship in a large graphic design studio in Bristol. In 1961, he was given an opportunity to move to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to set up and manage a graphic design studio for an international printing and packaging company. Returning to the United Kingdom in 1972, he pursued a new career in business management until his retirement.
John Potter studied at the West of England College of Art, Bristol, during the 1950s. After graduation from college, he served a five-year apprenticeship in a large graphic design studio in Bristol. In 1961, he was given an opportunity to move to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to set up and manage a gra...
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