Second Commonwealth Games medal for Chorley para powerlifter Olivia Broome

Olivia adds bronze in Glasgow to magnificent medal collection

Chorley's Olivia Broome has won her second Commonwealth Games medal in para powerlifting.

Olivia Broome with her Commonwealth Games bronze medal in Glasgowplaceholder image
Olivia Broome with her Commonwealth Games bronze medal in Glasgow | Getty Images

The 25-year-old won bronze in Glasgow, having gained silver in the same lightweight category at Birmingham four years ago.

A lift of 119kg secured Olivia's podium place on Friday with a total of 106.6 points.

It was England's second medal of these Games, after Mark Swan won gold in the equivalent men's competition.

Olivia finished behind two Nigerians, champion Esther Nworgu and Esther Oyema, while her England teammate Charlotte McGuinness took fifth place.

This second Commonwealth Games medal adds to Olivia's outstanding collection, which includes bronze at the last two Paralympics and world championship gold at senior and junior levels.

The lightweight category is for athletes with a body weight up to 61kg,

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