GB's Newson retires from Para-powerlifting
Para-powerlifter Zoe Newson, a three-time Paralympic medallist, has retired from the sport.Newson, who has retired on her 33rd birthday, represented Great Britain at four Paralympic Games.She won a bronze medal on her Paralympic debut in London in 2012, in the 40kg event.In 2016, Newson won another bronze in the 45kg event and, in her final Paralympic appearance last year in Paris, she claimed silver with a personal best lift of 109kg."I have made the final and hardest decision that I am retiring from powerlifting," Newson posted on X."I just think it's time for me to retire."Thank you everyone for your support. Goodbye powerlifting."Newson is also a two-time medallist at both the Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
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