Alan Fairclough had run the Adlington Barbell Club since 1957 along with his brothers Gerry and Frank and travelled around the globe with their members to compete in international competitions.
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http://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/news/local/tributes-flood-in-following-death-of-weightlifting-legend-1-5533968
