Meet Mem

Founder and head coach Mehmed Fikretov is one of London’s most respected Olympic weightlifting coaches who successfully coached several athletes to national and international level champions who set new records as well as beginners who never picked up a barbell.

The Real Bulgarian Spirit

Mem’s Weightlifting gym founder Mehmed Fikretov began his training at just 12 years old. He went on to enjoy a stellar career representing Bulgaria at European and World Championship levels, winning a string of medals. He’s achieved lifetime bests of 152.5kg in the snatch and 195kg clean and jerk at 72kg bodyweight.

That experience informs his coaching strategy and means that our members receive world-class advice from one of the best weightlifting coaches in London.


Mem’s Weighlifting Achievements

  • European U17 Medallist (2000 & 2001)

  • European U17 Champion (2002 & 2003)

  • European U20 Champion (2003)

  • World U20 Silver Medallist (2004 & 2005)

  • European Senior Bronze Medallist (2005 & 2008)

  • World Senior Championship Participant (2006 & 2007)

  • English & British Champion (2013)

  • 20-Time Bulgarian National Champion


MEM’S WEIGHTLIFTING COACH QUALIFICATIONS

  • Level 2 QFC Weightlifting Coach

  • Level 3 First Aid Certified