Biography
Started: She took up Para powerlifting at age 15 at Loughborough University in England. (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019; ucan2magazine.co.uk, 26 Jun 2018)
Reason: She took part in a talent identification event at Loughborough University. "[My sister] suggested I apply as I had always taken part in a number of sports. It has always been my dream to go to the Paralympics and I was always encouraged to participate in sport. I enjoy the competitive aspect of the sport along with the challenge of always trying to be better. I love the feeling of getting stronger and setting new personal bests both in and out of competition." (britishweightlifting.org, 26 Jun 2022; Athlete, 11 Jul 2019; pathtosuccess.org.uk, 16 Jul 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (paralympic.org, 28 Feb 2024; uk.sports.yahoo.com, 05 Aug 2022)
Additional Info: PROMOTING THE SPORT
She is ambitious about promoting women's Para powerlifting. "Female athletes are underrepresented in my sport. It will enhance the profile of athletes with different disabilities as I am not a wheelchair user. There's increased importance placed on the role of weight training in health, fitness and weight management and I can be a positive role model. I'm outgoing, chatty and keen to promote my sport." (pathtosuccess.org.uk, 19 Jun 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJune 13, 2001
OccupationAthlete
EducationSports Science - Loughborough University, England
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachConnor Macdonald [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | -50kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 107 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | -50kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 112 |
| 2 | -50kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 107 |
| 7 | -50kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 96 |
| 10 | -50kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 77.0 |
| Commonwealth Games | ||||
| 2 | -61kg | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 100.0 |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | -55kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 115 |
