Ron Jenkins

Ron Jenkins (1929–2005) was a Welsh weightlifter who won a bronze medal at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).

Biography Jenkins won a bronze medal for Welsh team in the 60kg, featherweight competition at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada. He lifted 615lb combined (180lb press, 190lb snatch and 245lb jerk) to secure the medal.

In November 1955 he took part in the 'Cavalcade of Sport', which was a fundraising event for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games (1958) Fund and National Sports Development Fund.

Jenkins was selected for the Welsh team again at a second British Empire and Commonwealth Games and duly participated at his home games in Cardiff in the lightweight category, where he finished in 8th place.

In 1960 he was the current Welsh champion and former British champion, competing for Darian Weightlifting Club of Aberdare.