Maude Charron finishes seventh at Weightlifting World Championships

Canadian weightlifter Maude Charron finished seventh in the under 61 kg category at the World Championships in Ningbo, China. After a strong start in the snatch portion, where she successfully lifted 99 kg, 102 kg, and 105 kg, Charron held a provisional fourth place.

However, she faced difficulties during the clean and jerk phase. While her first attempt of 126 kg was successful, she failed her subsequent two attempts at 130 kg. Charron ended the competition with a total of 231 kg, dropping three positions from her provisional ranking.

China's Pei Xinyi won the gold medal with a record total of 254 kg, setting a new world record in the clean and jerk with a lift of 142 kg. Yang Liuyue of China took silver with 249 kg, and Jin Hae Pak of North Korea earned bronze with 243 kg. This competition marks Charron's first appearance in the under 61 kg category, which is scheduled for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.