A Champion at 65: One Year of Weightlifting
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Vocabulary
remarkable /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/ adjective
worthy of attention; unusual or impressive
Her achievement at age 65 is remarkable because she started training only one year ago.
barrier /ˈbæriər/ noun
something that blocks or prevents progress
Many people see age as a barrier to athletic success, but Barons proved them wrong.
competitive /kəmˈpɛtətɪv/ adjective
related to trying to win or be better than others
She entered competitive weightlifting and won against lifters from many countries.
Article
Martine Barons did not start lifting weights until she was 64 years old. Today, at 65, she holds three world champion titles in her sport. Her achievement is remarkable because she began her weightlifting journey only in 2024. Her success shows that age is not a barrier to becoming an athlete and winning at the highest level.
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