Maude Charron has won another medal for Canada in Olympic weightlifting, this time silver in the women’s 59-kg category on Thursday.
It is Canada’s 20th medal at Paris 2024.
Charron’s first attempt in the snatch portion was successful at 101 kg after the Canadian needed a couple of steps to get her footing. She then easily completed her other two lifts at 104 kg and 106 kg.
The Sainte-Luce, Que., native sat behind Luo Shifang of China after the snatch portion, where she completed an Olympic record with a lift of 107 kg. The world record in the snatch category is 111 kg by Korean weightlifter Kim Il Gyong.
In her first attempt during the clean and jerk, Charron started off at 126 kg and then completed the 130-kg lift. Unfortunately, she could not complete her third attempt at 132 kg and finished with a final score of 236.
Charron won gold in Tokyo at 64 kg but had to move down to 59 kg after her weight class was removed from the schedule. She captured bronze in the 59-kg weight class at the 2023 World Championships.
Canadian weightlifter Maude Charron made history at the Tokyo Olympics by winning a silver medal in the women’s weightlifting competition. Charron, who hails from Rimouski, Quebec, put on a stellar performance in the 64kg category, lifting a total of 236kg.
Charron’s journey to Olympic success has been nothing short of impressive. The 28-year-old athlete started weightlifting at the age of 18 and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of Canada’s top weightlifters. She has consistently performed well in international competitions, earning multiple medals along the way.
In Tokyo, Charron faced tough competition from athletes representing countries like China, Indonesia, and the United States. However, she remained focused and determined throughout the competition, showcasing her strength and skill on the world stage.
Charron’s silver medal win is a significant achievement for Canadian weightlifting. She is only the second Canadian woman to win an Olympic medal in weightlifting, following in the footsteps of Christine Girard who won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.
Charron’s success at the Tokyo Olympics is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and perseverance. She has proven herself to be a formidable competitor and a true inspiration to aspiring weightlifters around the world.
As Charron celebrates her well-deserved silver medal win, Canadians everywhere are proud to call her one of their own. Her achievement serves as a reminder of the power of determination and passion in achieving one’s goals, no matter how challenging they may seem. Congratulations to Maude Charron on her incredible Olympic success!