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Apr 2023
Harrogate woman qualifies for Para Powerlifting World Cup
A Harrogate woman has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Para Powerlifting World Cup.
Charlotte McGuinness will compete in the women’s 55kg category against some of the best para powerlifters from around the world.
Ms McGuinness, who is a student at Leeds Trinity University, found her love for the sport at The National Dwarf Games in 2019.
During her second competition, she was spotted lifting by Paralympics GB. The organisation invited her to train with it and placed her on the national development squad soon after.
The 22-year-old has since been awarded various international accolades, including ranking second and third in two divisions at the Manchester Para Powerlifting World Cup in 2021.
The 2023 World Cup selection process is based on “outstanding” performances, and the “ability to defend or attain Paris qualification rankings”, according to British Weightlifting.
Ms McGuinness told the Stray Ferret:
A good ranking in the competition later this month will bode well for her ahead of the World Championships in August.
The event will be held on Saturday, April 29, in Tbilisi, Georgia and will be streamed on the Paralympics Youtube Page.
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