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65-Year-Old Wins 3rd Powerlifting Title
29 Sep
Summary
- Martine Barons secured her third world powerlifting championship.
- She began powerlifting during the pandemic at age 65.
- Barons is a university academic from Warwickshire, UK.
Martine Barons, a 65-year-old university academic from Warwickshire, UK, has achieved remarkable success in powerlifting, securing her third world championship title. Her journey into the sport began unexpectedly during the pandemic after attending a seminar on women's health and menopause.
Inspired by the benefits of strength training for bone density and muscle health, Barons took up weightlifting. She started with basic deadlifts and quickly developed a passion for the sport, surprising herself with her rapid progress.
On September 14, Barons won the AWPC World Powerlifting Championships in the 65-to-85 age group, earning her the moniker 'the deadlift grandma.' The event featured over 450 competitors from 16 countries.
Barons now encourages others to engage in weight training, highlighting its positive impact on everyday life, from moving furniture to increased confidence and improved posture.
