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    Nov 2021

    Last Updated: 27/11/2021
    Sport
    Sport

    Harrogate weightlifter competes for place at Commonwealth Games

    by Connor Creaghan

    | 27 Nov, 2021
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    Charlotte McGuinness is lifting in the women up to 50kg category at the event in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi today and tomorrow.

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    Charlotte McGuinness pictured competing in the World Cup.

    A 20-year-old Harrogate athlete is set to compete at the World Para Powerlifting this weekend when she has the chance to earn a place at the Commonwealth Games.

    Charlotte McGuinness is lifting in the women up to 50kg category at the event in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi today and tomorrow.

    While she is still unable to bring anyone with her due to coronavirus restrictions, her supporters are able to watch the competition on the Paralympic Games YouTube channel.

    She studies Sport and Exercise Science at Leeds Trinity University but Charlotte is from and lives in Harrogate and is proud to represent her home town.

    Her passion for the sport began while studying at St Aidan’s Church of England High School in Harrogate.



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    Earlier this year we reported on how she won a bronze medal for Team GB at the Para Powerlifting World Cup in March.

    That success in Manchester combined with a good result this weekend in Georgia would give Charlotte a good chance at qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham next year.

    She told the Stray Ferret ahead of the big day:

    "It would be amazing because it's a home Commonwealth Games, so that is my main aim.
    "To be able to be one of the paralympic representatives of the town is cool. I am proud to fly the flag for Harrogate.
    "I have had a couple of international experiences so I know what to expect now. With the event over two days recovery will be important. But I feel well prepared."