This year, the Tower Insurance Olympic Weightlifting NZ National Champs were hosted by Functional Strength Olympic in Auckland.

Shelby and Miniah were outstanding, representing Nation Barbell Club.

Shelby absolutely killed it!  She was the second-place junior and was the youngest competitor in this division by three years!

Snatch

52kg ✅
56kg ✅
59kg ✅ (6kg competition on and 1kg all-time pb)

Clean & Jerk
72kg ✅
76kg ✅
80kg ❌
Total 135kg (6kg pb)

It was also a fantastic competition for Miniah who was the first place Junior!

Snatch
70kg ✅
74kg ✅
79kg ❌ - an attempt at youth record

Clean & Jerk
87kg ✅
91kg ✅
97kg ❌ - an attempt at youth record
Total - 165kg

Congratulations to both girls!