65-Year-Old Grandmother Crowned 3-Time World Champion Powerlifter Less Than 3 Years After Starting the Sport
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65-year-old Briton Martine Barrons has won her third world powerlifting title, just a few years after she started lifting weights during the pandemic. The Stratford-upon-Avon teacher, known as the “grandmother of the deadlift,” triumphed at the AWPC World Championships in the 65-85 category on September 14. The six-day event featured more than 450 athletes from 16 countries. Interestingly, Barrons discovered weight training relatively late. Duri…
65-Year-Old Grandmother Crowned 3-Time World Champion Powerlifter Less Than 3 Years After Starting the Sport
“I have seen such a huge change in my own physique and my capabilities — I am sure that my body is at least 20 years younger,” said Martine BaronsA powerlifter (stock image)Credit: Mike Powell/GettyNEED TO KNOWMartine Barons began powerlifting during the UK lockdown after a seminar encouraged strength training during menopauseThe 65-year-old has competed in over 16 events and won three world championships in under three yearsBarons credits power…
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