Chris Morgan, the current reigning world drug-free powerlifting champion, captured four gold medals at the 2006 Gay Games. The medals were for squat, bench press, deadlift and overall combined total, breaking seven Gay Games records in the process.
In a statement, Morgan said, ‘The Gay Games powerlifting competition is only held once every four years, so it was a very special feeling competing alongside other gay powerlifters once again. I’m pleased to have performed close to my own personal best, in what were testing conditions in Chicago this week [referring to the high temperatures].’
Among Morgan’s previous accomplishments are winning the silver in the 2004 world championships and capturing the gold at the 2005 world competition. He also won gold at the 2002 Gay Games held in Sydney, Australia.
Chris Morgan at Wrigley Field, wearing his winning medals. Photo by Tracy Baim