Record Lift for Little Master

Miriam Sinclair, captured in this picture in earnest mental preparation for the final step in a deadlift attempt on the big stage, is an accomplished powerlifter with international accolades.

South Africa’s Dr. Miriam Sinclair has returned home from the Czech Republic having placed second overall to win the silver medal in the World Masters Powerlifting Championships (40-49 yrs) in the under-52kg bodyweight class.

Sanctioned by the International Powerlifting Federation, the 16th World Masters Powerlifting Championships took place in Ostrava between 2 and 6 October, and a total of 275 lifters from 25 countries, including 66 women, took part in the competition.

Weighing in the lightest among the championship’s finalists at 49.1kg,  Sinclair lifted a total of 332.5 kg to win a bronze medal in the squat (120 kg lifted), place fourth in the bench press with a lift of 62.5kg, and deadlifted 150kg to earn a silver medal.

Sinclair’s deadlift also qualifies as a new South African record. More information and results may be viewed on the official International Powerlifting Federation website.