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Grandma, 65, Becomes Powerlifting World Champion
17 Sep
Summary
- A 65-year-old grandmother achieved world champion status in powerlifting.
- She began the sport just two and a half years ago during lockdown.
- Martine Barons is now a three-time world champion in her age group.
Martine Barons, a 65-year-old grandmother from Stratford-upon-Avon, has achieved an incredible feat by becoming a three-time world champion in powerlifting. Her journey began a mere two and a half years ago, sparked by advice during the lockdown period.
She was encouraged to incorporate weightlifting, especially during menopause. A colleague at the University of Warwick, who is also a personal trainer, introduced her to deadlifting and recognized her immense talent.
This recognition led to Barons earning the nickname 'The Deadlifting Grandma.' On Monday, she secured her third world championship title at the AWPC World Powerlifting Championships in the 65 to 85 age category, a remarkable achievement from her initial casual participation in competitions.
