Watch: Tenishia Thornton Smashes Another International Competition Despite Feeling Sick Just Days Before
Local weightlifter Tenishia Thornton went up and faced intense competition at the IWF Grand Prix in Qatar, a crucial Olympic qualifier, and secured a commendable 7th place with a total lift of 191kg despite feeling sick just days before.
This marks her best performance in qualification events to date.
The snatch segment saw Thornton open with a solid 83kg, followed by another successful lift at 86kg. Although narrowly missing her third attempt at 88kg, she demonstrated resilience heading into the Clean & Jerk phase. Starting with a successful 101kg, Thornton faced a setback with a failed 105kg attempt on her second try. However, she rebounded impressively, nailing the lift on her third and final attempt.
“What makes Thornton’s achievement even more noteworthy is that she felt sick just three days prior to the competition. Despite feeling unwell, she overcame the odds, underlining her commitment to the sport,” her team wrote.
The superstar athlete is gearing up for the Olympic Games qualification journey. Her next challenges include the European Championships in February and the final qualification event, the World Cup in Thailand, scheduled for April.
Thornton’s laser focus will not waver as she prepares and goes into these upcoming competitions.
Good luck and well done Tenishia!
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