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The Deadlifting Grandma: 'I'm a world champion'

The Deadlifting Grandma: 'I'm a world champion'
BBC Health Thursday 17 September 2026, 05:37 UTC 1 min read
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Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.

Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.
Martine Barons (PERSON)
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