Ruth Norton won third place in the Masters M2 category this morning with a personal best lift of 47.5 kg.
Co Armagh school teacher who took up powerlifting to combat symptoms of menopause has won silver medal in bench press at Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in South Africa. Ruth Norton lifted 47.5kg, Personal Best, in Masters M2 category to win place on the podium @rtenews pic.twitter.com/WdNJVKgwpy
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