Emily Campbell Wins Bronze in Weightlifting

Emily Campbell secured a bronze medal in the women's +81kg weightlifting event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making her the first British weightlifter in over 50 years to win two Olympic medals. She achieved a personal best of 288kg, finishing behind China's Li Wenwen and South Korea's Hyejeong Park. Despite a valiant effort for a higher placement, her last lift attempt fell short. Campbell celebrated her achievement with a cartwheel, delighting the crowd at the South Paris Arena. This medal contributed to Team GB's overall tally of 65 medals, surpassing their previous haul at the Tokyo Games. Campbell's journey from humble beginnings in Nottingham to Olympic success embodies resilience and determination.