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Bricklayer Heads to Vegas for World Championship
26 Aug
Summary
- Dale Wherton will represent Britain at the Bricklayer 500 in Las Vegas in January 2027.
- He competed against a world record holder, laying 951 bricks despite equipment failure.
- Wherton aims to inspire students by demonstrating the potential of the bricklaying trade.
Dale Wherton is preparing to represent Great Britain at the upcoming Bricklayer 500 international championships, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in January 2027. This follows his victory in the Super Trowel competition, a significant achievement in the bricklaying world.
Wherton recently engaged in a challenging contest against Charlie Collison, a two-time Super Trowel champion and Guinness World Record holder. During this event, Wherton successfully laid 951 bricks, narrowly missing Collison's mark of 971, even after his equipment line snapped early in the hour-long competition.
Wherton expressed immense pride in his accomplishments and views the opportunity to compete on an international stage as a massive step. He also highlighted the importance of his college's support and hopes to inspire students by showing them the potential of the bricklaying trade when dedication and hard work are applied.
