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	'''Chris Morgan''' (born 16 March 1973) is a gay British powerlifter.		[[File:ChrisMorgan.jpg\|thumb\|Chris Morgan]]'''Chris Morgan''' (born 16 March 1973) is a gay British powerlifter.

	He competed in the 75 kg Open class from 1998 to 2006. He won the silver medal in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Finals in Atlanta in November 2004, the gold medal in December 2005 at the finals in Turin and the Bronze medal in November 2006 at the finals in Ireland.		He competed in the 75 kg Open class from 1998 to 2006. He won the silver medal in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Finals in Atlanta in November 2004, the gold medal in December 2005 at the finals in Turin and the Bronze medal in November 2006 at the finals in Ireland.
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	Chris dedicated his first World Championship Gold Medal in 2005 to the memory of Matthew Shepard.		Chris dedicated his first World Championship Gold Medal in 2005 to the memory of Matthew Shepard.

	Chris helped to launch LGBT History Month 2012, which was focused on sports.		Chris helped to launch [[LGBT History Month]] 2012, which was focused on sports.

	Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in football. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<ref>Strong enought to survive - a tribute to Justin Fashanu http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref>Interview with Chris Morgan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9</ref>		Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in football. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<ref>Strong enought to survive - a tribute to Justin Fashanu http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref>Interview with Chris Morgan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9</ref>
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	Chris Morgan supports a number of charities and sports organisations. In 2004 he became a global Ambassador to the [[Federation of Gay Games]]<ref>Ambassadors - Gay Games Cologne 2010 http://www.games-cologne.de/en/gay-games/ambassadors</ref> the organisation that gave him the confidence and motivation to be an openly gay athlete.		Chris Morgan supports a number of charities and sports organisations. In 2004 he became a global Ambassador to the [[Federation of Gay Games]]<ref>Ambassadors - Gay Games Cologne 2010 http://www.games-cologne.de/en/gay-games/ambassadors</ref> the organisation that gave him the confidence and motivation to be an openly gay athlete.

	He was a member of the Football Association's Advisory Group on Homophobia from 2004 to 2008 and was sponsored by sportswear manufacturer Umbro between 2004 and 2006. At the time of this sponsorship deal with Umbro he was the first person to be permitted by the Football Association to wear the official England Football Strip in competition other than the England Football Team.		He was a member of the [[Football]] Association's Advisory Group on Homophobia from 2004 to 2008 and was sponsored by sportswear manufacturer Umbro between 2004 and 2006. At the time of this sponsorship deal with Umbro he was the first person to be permitted by the Football Association to wear the official England Football Strip in competition other than the England Football Team.

	Chris dedicated his first World Championship Gold Medal in 2005 to the memory of Matthew Shepard.		Chris dedicated his first World Championship Gold Medal in 2005 to the memory of Matthew Shepard.
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	Chris helped to launch LGBT History Month 2012, which was focused on sports.		Chris helped to launch LGBT History Month 2012, which was focused on sports.

	Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in ~~Football~~. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<ref>Strong enought to survive - a tribute to Justin Fashanu http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref>Interview with Chris Morgan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9</ref>		Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in football. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<ref>Strong enought to survive - a tribute to Justin Fashanu http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref>Interview with Chris Morgan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9</ref>

	He has signed the [http://www.sportengland.org/about_us/our_news/new_charter_tackles_homophobia.aspx\| UK Government's charter] for action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.		He has signed the [http://www.sportengland.org/about_us/our_news/new_charter_tackles_homophobia.aspx\| UK Government's charter] for action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.

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	He competed in the 75 kg Open class from 1998 to 2006. He won the silver medal in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Finals in Atlanta in November 2004, the gold medal in December 2005 at the finals in Turin and the Bronze medal in November 2006 at the finals in Ireland.		He competed in the 75 kg Open class from 1998 to 2006. He won the silver medal in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Finals in Atlanta in November 2004, the gold medal in December 2005 at the finals in Turin and the Bronze medal in November 2006 at the finals in Ireland.

	Following a break from competing in 2007 due to illness Chris returned in the 82.5 kg Open class, this time mainly competing in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting, single event championships. He has since won Silver in Antwerp 2008 (Squat), Gold (senior) in Antwerp 2008 (Deadlift), Gold in Bradford 2009 (Deadlift), Bronze in Milton Keynes 2009 (Powerlifting), Gold in Moscow 2010 (Deadlift).		Following a break from competing in 2007 due to illness Chris returned in the 82.5 kg Open class, this time mainly competing in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting, single event championships. He has since won Silver in Antwerp 2008 (Squat), Gold (senior) in Antwerp 2008 (Deadlift), Gold in Bradford 2009 (Deadlift), Bronze in Milton Keynes 2009 (Powerlifting), Gold in Moscow 2010 (Deadlift).<ref>Gay powerlifter wins third gold medal http://www.ohiofusion.com/?p=4679</ref>

	During his career he has won Six British Championships. The first of these was in 2005, with a further three in 2008 and then one each in 2010 and 2011. In both 2010 and 2011 he was overall Best Lifter at the British Deadlift Championships. In 2011 he won his first European Gold Medal and International Best Lifter title at WDFPF European Single Event Championships in Voka, Estonia.		During his career he has won Six British Championships. The first of these was in 2005, with a further three in 2008 and then one each in 2010 and 2011. In both 2010 and 2011 he was overall Best Lifter at the British Deadlift Championships. In 2011 he won his first European Gold Medal and International Best Lifter title at WDFPF European Single Event Championships in Voka, Estonia.

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	Chris helped to launch LGBT History Month 2012, which was focused on sports.		Chris helped to launch LGBT History Month 2012, which was focused on sports.

	Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in Football. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<ref>http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9</ref>		Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in Football. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<ref>Strong enought to survive - a tribute to Justin Fashanu http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref>Interview with Chris Morgan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9</ref>

	He has signed the [http://www.sportengland.org/about_us/our_news/new_charter_tackles_homophobia.aspx\| UK Government's charter] for action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.		He has signed the [http://www.sportengland.org/about_us/our_news/new_charter_tackles_homophobia.aspx\| UK Government's charter] for action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.

	In February 2012 he published Chris Morgan’s History of British LGBT Sport<ref>{http://www.lgbthistoryuk.org/wiki/index.php?title=Timeline_of_UK_LGBT_Sport</ref> in celebration of LGBT History Month.		In February 2012 he published Chris Morgan’s History of British LGBT Sport<ref>Chris Morgan’s History of British LGBT Sport http://www.lgbthistoryuk.org/wiki/index.php?title=Timeline_of_UK_LGBT_Sport</ref> in celebration of LGBT History Month.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	Chris Morgan qualified as an International referee in 2009 and has officiated at the World Championships in Bradford 2009, Milton Keynes 2009, Moscow 2010 and Glasgow 2011. He is currently the Coaching Secretary of the British Drug Free Powerlifting Association.		Chris Morgan qualified as an International referee in 2009 and has officiated at the World Championships in Bradford 2009, Milton Keynes 2009, Moscow 2010 and Glasgow 2011. He is currently the Coaching Secretary of the British Drug Free Powerlifting Association.

	Morgan competed in several [[Gay Games]]. He won silver in Amsterdam 1998, gold in Sydney 2002, four golds in Chicago 2006~~<ref>http://www.gaygameschicago.org/images/Sports/PowerLifting/results-powerlifting.pdf</ref>~~ and Gold in Cologne 2010. He holds Gay Games records in squat (225 kg), deadlift (250 kg) and overall poundage (575 kg)<ref>Chris Morgan's website: Achievements http://www.chunkymuscle.com/achievements.html</ref> and in the 82.5 kg class he holds records in squat (215 kg), deadlift (252.5kg) and overall poundage (577.5 kg).		Morgan competed in several [[Gay Games]]. He won silver in Amsterdam 1998, gold in Sydney 2002, four golds in Chicago 2006 and Gold in Cologne 2010. He holds Gay Games records in squat (225 kg), deadlift (250 kg) and overall poundage (575 kg)<ref>Chris Morgan's website: Achievements http://www.chunkymuscle.com/achievements.html</ref> and in the 82.5 kg class he holds records in squat (215 kg), deadlift (252.5kg) and overall poundage (577.5 kg).

	Chris Morgan supports a number of charities and sports organisations. In 2004 he became a global Ambassador to the [[Federation of Gay Games]]<ref>Ambassadors - Gay Games Cologne 2010 http://www.games-cologne.de/en/gay-games/ambassadors</ref> the organisation that gave him the confidence and motivation to be an openly gay athlete.		Chris Morgan supports a number of charities and sports organisations. In 2004 he became a global Ambassador to the [[Federation of Gay Games]]<ref>Ambassadors - Gay Games Cologne 2010 http://www.games-cologne.de/en/gay-games/ambassadors</ref> the organisation that gave him the confidence and motivation to be an openly gay athlete.

	He was a member of the Football Association's Advisory Group on Homophobia from 2004 to 2008~~<ref>{http://www.gay.com/news/article.do?sernum=2006/10/05/3&page=1</ref>~~ and was sponsored by sportswear manufacturer Umbro between 2004 and 2006. At the time of this sponsorship deal with Umbro he was the first person to be permitted by the Football Association to wear the official England Football Strip in competition other than the England Football Team.		He was a member of the Football Association's Advisory Group on Homophobia from 2004 to 2008 and was sponsored by sportswear manufacturer Umbro between 2004 and 2006. At the time of this sponsorship deal with Umbro he was the first person to be permitted by the Football Association to wear the official England Football Strip in competition other than the England Football Team.

	Chris dedicated his first World Championship Gold Medal in 2005 to the memory of Matthew Shepard.		Chris dedicated his first World Championship Gold Medal in 2005 to the memory of Matthew Shepard.

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	Chris helped to launch LGBT History Month 2012, which was focused on sports.		Chris helped to launch LGBT History Month 2012, which was focused on sports.

	Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in Football. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<>http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9</ref>		Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in Football. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<ref>http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9</ref>

	He has signed the [http://www.sportengland.org/about_us/our_news/new_charter_tackles_homophobia.aspx\| UK Government's charter] for action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.		He has signed the [http://www.sportengland.org/about_us/our_news/new_charter_tackles_homophobia.aspx\| UK Government's charter] for action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.

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	'''Chris Morgan''' (born 16 March 1973) is a gay British powerlifter.		'''Chris Morgan''' (born 16 March 1973) is a gay British powerlifter.

	He competed in the 75 kg Open class from 1998 to 2006. He won the silver medal in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Finals in Atlanta in November 2004, the gold medal in December 2005 at the finals in Turin and the Bronze medal in November 2006 at the finals in Ireland.<ref>{{cite web\| title=World Drug Free Power Lifting Federation: Results\| url=http://www.worlddrugfreepowerliftingfederation.org/results.html\| accessdate=2008-11-02 \|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080504144136/http://www.worlddrugfreepowerliftingfederation.org/results.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> \|archivedate = 2008-05-04}}</ref>		He competed in the 75 kg Open class from 1998 to 2006. He won the silver medal in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Finals in Atlanta in November 2004, the gold medal in December 2005 at the finals in Turin and the Bronze medal in November 2006 at the finals in Ireland.

	Following a break from competing in 2007 due to illness Chris returned in the 82.5 kg Open class, this time mainly competing in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting, single event championships. He has since won Silver in Antwerp 2008 (Squat), Gold (senior) in Antwerp 2008 (Deadlift), Gold in Bradford 2009 (Deadlift), Bronze in Milton Keynes 2009 (Powerlifting), Gold in Moscow 2010 (Deadlift).		Following a break from competing in 2007 due to illness Chris returned in the 82.5 kg Open class, this time mainly competing in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting, single event championships. He has since won Silver in Antwerp 2008 (Squat), Gold (senior) in Antwerp 2008 (Deadlift), Gold in Bradford 2009 (Deadlift), Bronze in Milton Keynes 2009 (Powerlifting), Gold in Moscow 2010 (Deadlift).
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	Chris Morgan qualified as an International referee in 2009 and has officiated at the World Championships in Bradford 2009, Milton Keynes 2009, Moscow 2010 and Glasgow 2011. He is currently the Coaching Secretary of the British Drug Free Powerlifting Association.		Chris Morgan qualified as an International referee in 2009 and has officiated at the World Championships in Bradford 2009, Milton Keynes 2009, Moscow 2010 and Glasgow 2011. He is currently the Coaching Secretary of the British Drug Free Powerlifting Association.

	Morgan competed in several [[Gay Games]]. He won silver in Amsterdam 1998, gold in Sydney 2002, four golds in Chicago 2006<ref>~~{{cite web\| title=Gay Games VII - Chicago: Power Lifting Results\| year=2006\| url=~~http://www.gaygameschicago.org/images/Sports/PowerLifting/results-powerlifting.pdf~~\| accessdate=2008-11-02\| format=pdf}}~~</ref> and Gold in Cologne 2010. He holds Gay Games records in squat (225 kg), deadlift (250 kg) and overall poundage (575 kg)<ref>Chris Morgan's website: Achievements http://www.chunkymuscle.com/achievements.html</ref> and in the 82.5 kg class he holds records in squat (215 kg), deadlift (252.5kg) and overall poundage (577.5 kg).		Morgan competed in several [[Gay Games]]. He won silver in Amsterdam 1998, gold in Sydney 2002, four golds in Chicago 2006<ref>http://www.gaygameschicago.org/images/Sports/PowerLifting/results-powerlifting.pdf</ref> and Gold in Cologne 2010. He holds Gay Games records in squat (225 kg), deadlift (250 kg) and overall poundage (575 kg)<ref>Chris Morgan's website: Achievements http://www.chunkymuscle.com/achievements.html</ref> and in the 82.5 kg class he holds records in squat (215 kg), deadlift (252.5kg) and overall poundage (577.5 kg).

	Chris Morgan supports a number of charities and sports organisations. In 2004 he became a global Ambassador to the [[Federation of Gay Games]]<ref>Ambassadors - Gay Games Cologne 2010 http://www.games-cologne.de/en/gay-games/ambassadors</ref> the organisation that gave him the confidence and motivation to be an openly gay athlete.		Chris Morgan supports a number of charities and sports organisations. In 2004 he became a global Ambassador to the [[Federation of Gay Games]]<ref>Ambassadors - Gay Games Cologne 2010 http://www.games-cologne.de/en/gay-games/ambassadors</ref> the organisation that gave him the confidence and motivation to be an openly gay athlete.

	He was a member of the Football Association's Advisory Group on Homophobia from 2004 to 2008<ref ~~name=gay.com1006~~>{~~{cite web\| title=Gay powerlifter picks up historic UK sponsorship\| publisher=gay.com\| date=2006-10-05\| url=~~http://www.gay.com/news/article.do?sernum=2006/10/05/3&page=1~~\| accessdate=2008-11-02}}~~</ref> and was sponsored by sportswear manufacturer Umbro between 2004 and 2006.~~<ref name=gay.com1006 />~~ At the time of this sponsorship deal with Umbro he was the first person to be permitted by the Football Association to wear the official England Football Strip in competition other than the England Football Team.		He was a member of the Football Association's Advisory Group on Homophobia from 2004 to 2008<ref>{http://www.gay.com/news/article.do?sernum=2006/10/05/3&page=1</ref> and was sponsored by sportswear manufacturer Umbro between 2004 and 2006. At the time of this sponsorship deal with Umbro he was the first person to be permitted by the Football Association to wear the official England Football Strip in competition other than the England Football Team.

	Chris dedicated his first World Championship Gold Medal in 2005 to the memory of Matthew Shepard.		Chris dedicated his first World Championship Gold Medal in 2005 to the memory of Matthew Shepard.
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	Chris helped to launch LGBT History Month 2012, which was focused on sports.		Chris helped to launch LGBT History Month 2012, which was focused on sports.

	Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in Football. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<~~ref name=justincampaign~~>~~{{cite web\| title=Strong Enough To Survive - A tribute to Justin Fashanu\| publisher=Justin Campaign\| date=2012-02-10\| url=~~http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html~~\| accessdate=2012-02-15}}~~</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref ~~name=justinvideo~~>~~{{cite web\|title=Interview with Chris Morgan\| publisher=youtube\| date=2012-01-16\| url=~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9~~\| accessdate=2012-02-15}}~~</ref>		Chris Morgan supports the [[Justin Campaign]] against homophobia in Football. He dedicated his first Gay Games Gold medal to the memory of [[Justin Fashanu]] and has written a short tribute to Justin Fashanu<>http://justincampaign.blogspot.com/2012/02/strong-enough-to-survive-tribute-to.html</ref> and recorded a short video message for the Football v Homophobia Campaign.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1aJ2IjvAA&context=C35997b5ADOEgsToPDskJqMFQ4pJsK_HUpJ4t6AUW9</ref>

	He has signed the [http://www.sportengland.org/about_us/our_news/new_charter_tackles_homophobia.aspx\| UK Government's charter] for action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.		He has signed the [http://www.sportengland.org/about_us/our_news/new_charter_tackles_homophobia.aspx\| UK Government's charter] for action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.

	In February 2012 he published Chris Morgan’s History of British LGBT Sport<ref ~~name= timeline~~>{~~{cite web\| title =Chris Morgan’s History of British LGBT Sports\| url=~~http://www.lgbthistoryuk.org/wiki/index.php?title=Timeline_of_UK_LGBT_Sport~~\| accessdate=2012-02-13}}~~</ref> in celebration of LGBT History Month.		In February 2012 he published Chris Morgan’s History of British LGBT Sport<ref>{http://www.lgbthistoryuk.org/wiki/index.php?title=Timeline_of_UK_LGBT_Sport</ref> in celebration of LGBT History Month.

	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.chunkymuscle.com/ Chris Morgan's website]		*[http://www.chunkymuscle.com/ Chris Morgan's website]

	'''Chris Morgan''' (born 1973) is a gay British powerlifter, competing in the 75 kg class. He won the silver medal in the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Finals in Atlanta in November 2004, the gold medal in December 2005 at the finals in Turin and Bronze medal in November 2006 at the finals in Ireland.

	Chris Morgan has competed in several [[Gay Games]], winning silver in Amsterdam 1998, gold in Sydney 2002, and four golds in Chicago 2006. He holds Gay Games records in squat (225 kg), deadlift (250 kg) and overall poundage (575 kg).

	Chris is an Ambassador to the Federation of Gay Games and Gay Games Cologne 2010. He is a member of the English Football Associations Advisory Group on Homophobia, and is sponsored by sportswear manufacturer Umbro.

	==References==		==References==
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	~~==External links==~~
	*[http://www.chunkymuscle.com/ Chris Morgan's website]

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