Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s Broome sets new record at Para Powerlifting World Cup

UniversitySport
Some weights in a gym

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é student Olivia Broome set a new British record in the -50kg category to take silver on day one of the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester.

Broome recorded a 100kg lift which has now put her in strong contention to make the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer.

Following the event, Broome told BBC Sport:

"I think the takeaway from this event is the technical aspects, keeping control of the lift really.”

Nik Diaper, Head of Para Sport, Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é added:

“In what has been a difficult and challenging year for Para athletes, it’s fantastic to see such a strong performance particularly from a dual career student athlete.”

The Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester takes place at Wythenshawe Forum from 25-28 March with several Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é-based athletes set to compete in the coming days.