Christopher Woodward-Clark became a right below-knee amputee following a motorbike accident in 2017. A father, gym enthusiast and lifelong motorcycle fan, Chris credits structure, routine and fitness as key factors in helping him adjust and rebuild after amputation.
Training became a way for Chris to regain both physical and mental strength, and he went on to specialise in strength sport, particularly strongman and powerlifting. Competing under the name Ironleg, he has established himself within disabled strength sport through consistent training and competition.
Chris is a Global Powerlifting Committee (GPC) World Record holder, an International Powerlifting League (IPL) British Record holder, and a World Deadlifting Council (WDC) World Record holder. He has also placed 3rd at Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man competition. He continues to compete regularly, with upcoming events including WDC Scottish Record Breakers and England’s Strongest Disabled Man.
Alongside competing, Chris is passionate about growing disability sport and encouraging more people affected by amputation or limb difference to get active in ways that work for them. His long-term aim is to continue competing in strongman events while developing his coaching work in powerlifting.
Chris shares his training and competition journey on social media under @kristof_ironleg on Instagram and @ironleg97 on TikTok.
